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The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



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July 22, 1909. 



PACIFIC COAST, 



ROOT-PRUNING OF EVERGREENS- 



This is an admirable season of the year 

 for California nurserymen to root-prune 

 large evergrtt'ii trees that are intended 

 for sale in the coming fall or winter. The 

 complaint is often made that conifers, 

 palms and evergreens do not trainsplani 

 easily after the weather becomes cold or 

 frosty, even when tlierc is plenty of 

 moisture in tlie ground. Much trouble 

 could be avoided along these lines if the 

 growers would get in the habit of root- 

 pruning all such stock at this season. 

 There is absolutely no danger at this time 

 to the tree, and but little at a later time, 

 when it is transplanted. 



If the trees are growing in nursery 

 rows, the best plan is to soak the ground 

 well around them and dig a trench on 

 each side, cutting in considerably closer 

 to the roots than would be done if it was 

 intended to take the tree from the ground. 

 Cut under completely, so that the tap 

 root is severed, if it has such a thing, 

 but do not dig between each individual 

 tree. Leave enough lateraLs so that the 

 check will not be sufficient to cause either 

 a falling of the foliage or a stunting of 

 the tree itself. The trench should be dug 

 parallel to the row in which the trees are 

 growing and should afterward be filled 

 and a good soaking given. This is also 

 a good time to remove any excess of top 

 or unruly branches that may offend. 



If this plan were followed by our tree 

 growers, there would be far less com- 

 plaint from those Avho pur(dia.se largely of 

 specimen trees and shrubs, as the chances 

 for their immediate growing, without the 

 customary check, arc increased fully fifty 

 per cent. Certain it is that it is a good 

 deal of work to undertake and the first 

 cost of it is considerable, especially at the 

 time of year when sales are few and far 

 between, but it will much more than pay 

 for the trouble when the first assortment 

 of trees is balled next winter. The usual 

 complaint lodged by the planter, that sev- 

 eral of his trees are dead, will probably 

 not be forthcoming. G. 



PORTLAND, ORE. 



The Market 



Business for the last fortnight has 

 been somewhat slow. Summer prices pre- 

 vail everywhere. Carnations and sweet 

 peas are plentiful, but the quality of the 

 stock is deteriorating. Roses are of nor- 

 mal supply and fair quality. A few as- 

 ters are to be had and their quality is 

 excellent, but they move slowly. New- 

 crop ferns are plentiful, but a little too 

 soft to withstand shipping. ^ 



An unusual rain of several days ' dura- 

 tion has caused a general smile among the 

 growers, as it has been quite an addi- 

 tional expense to pump wat^r for the out- 

 door stock. The bedding season is about 

 over, but there is an occasional call for 

 hanging baskets and outdoor arrange- 

 ments. 



Various Notes. 



H. M. Clemmens, of Newberg, Ore., is 

 shipping some fine sweet peas, which are 

 disposed of with profit. In addition, he 

 finds growing strawberries and tomatoes 

 under glass a profitable side line. 



The Swiss Floral Co., which does a gen- 

 eral retail business, is rebuilding its range 

 at 412 East Seventh street, north, where 



Calla Lily Bulbs 



Per 100 Per looo 



1 inch to m inch In diameter $3.00 f. ^oo 



1>4 inch to I's inch in diameter 5.00 o'gQ 



1^ inch to 1% inch in diameter 6.00 ,'OJ(m 



2 inch to 2^ inch in diameter 8.00 ' o.oo 



Also Narcissus Alba Grandiflora Bulbs pVr mo 



(250 at 1000 rate.) 

 When cash is sent with order, we prepay the fre «ht 

 and guarantee safe arrival. 



A. MiniNG CALLA LILY BULB CO. 



Lock Box 880, SANTA CRUZ, CAL. 



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Araucaria Excelsa 



From 2 inch pots, 5 to 6 inches blRb, younfc, 

 healthy ket dlings with two tiers, at 916.00 per 100; 

 $160 per 1000; 500 and over at the thousand rate. 



F. LUDEMANN 



3041 Baker St., Picific Nuritrict. San Francisco, Cal. 



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ASPARAGUS PLUmOSUS 

 NANUS SEED 



Fresh, lath bouse Krown. $1.25 per 1000. 



Special low price la qusntllies. 



— Cash. 



OAK GROVfc NURSERIES 



Office, 404 N. Los Angeles SL, Los Angeles, Cal. 



Montif n The Keview when you wnrt- 



it will have a better location and facili- 

 ties for handling an increasing trade. 



R. Riegelmann, on Macadam road, is 

 supplying the market with choice strains 

 of sweet peas and realizes top prices. 



Joseph Huserik, the wire man, is mak- 

 ing an extensive eastern trip, including 

 St. Louis and Chicago, to secure machin- 

 ery to facilitate the wire business. 



C. W. Jolly, representing S. W. Farber, 

 of New York city, called on the trade 

 last week, with an extensive line of brass 

 goods. He reports business on the in- 

 crease. 



Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Kipp, of the Spo- 

 kane Floral Co., passed a few days in this 

 city, en route to California, on a pleasure 

 trip. 



Frank Shibeley, of San Francisco, was 

 a week-end caller. He reports business 

 quiet in the Bay City. 



James Forbes has taken advantage of 

 the quiet season to recuperate and is 

 spending several weeks in California. 



Geo. Betz, Sr., has been confined to his 

 home for several weeks with typhoid 

 fever. From the favorable reports, we 

 expect to see him in his old haunts soon. 



W. T. Symonds, of Decorah, Iowa, is 

 spending several weeks in the northwest. 

 He dropped in to say a good word for the 

 Review. E. R. C. 



SEATTLE. 



The Market. 



After a month of comparative idleness, 

 except for several large decorations, it 

 was with satisfaction and new vigor that 

 we greeted the present month and its 

 gradual increase of business. 



Flowers of all kinds are to be had in 

 quantities, from comparatively fancy 

 roses to sweet peas. The prices of me- 

 dium and fancy quality roses, as well as 

 the other now outside flowers, would no 

 doubt be a revelation to the trade in the 

 east. Roses can be had in different qual- 

 ities, from IVi cents to 3 cents, and they 



■ IlLU r lAIM Io Btrongandbealtiiy. 

 We offer the following, F. O. B. Loomls: 



Enchantress per 100, $( .00 



Koae.FInk Ifinchantresa (i.OO 



Wlnsor " (i.OO 



R«d Lawson " 5.00 



Robert Craig " 6.00 



Nelson fisher " .1.00 



Asparagras Plumosns Nanns Seedlings, fine, 



healthy stock. SIO 00 per lOOO. f. o. b. Loomis. 

 A few Pterls Blayll left. Prices on application. 



LOOMIS CABNATION CONPAN¥, I oomls, Csl. 



D. F. Roddan & Son. Proprietors. 



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Carnation Plants 



Field- grow^n. 3000 Victory, $5.00 per 100: 

 also other varieties. Extra good 3-in. Asp. 

 plumosus nanus, ,5c each. 2'9-in. (:>revillea Ro- 

 bubta. 4c each. 



BASSETT'S FLORAL GARDENS 

 Carnation Ave., LOOMIS, CAL. 



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fischer's 

 gra.no 



FREESIA 



PURITY 



The unequaled white decorative Freeala. 

 For sale by the leading Florists. 



RUDOLPH FISCHER 



R. F. D.. SAN GABRlKL, CAL. 



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CyclameD Giganteom 



Dry bulbs, 1 to 1^-in. diameter. . .per 100, 9 7.50 



Aaparacua Sprengerl, Mn 16.00 



AsparaKus Sprengerl, 4iD 8.00 



Asparagus PlumoBua, '.2 in 2.00 



FRED CROHE, Santa Rosa, Cal. 



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Palms, Araucarias, Ferns 



Mums, leading varieties, rooted cuttings, 

 2^-incb potn. Ask for prices. 



RAHN ft HERBERT 



WHOLESALE GROWERS 

 Portland, Ore., 'Vlt. Tabor P. C . 



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are good stock at that. Sweet peas ar 

 a glut on the market, bringing as low a 

 75 cents per thousand for a far bette' 

 grade than is obtainable in the east. 

 Quantities of other flowers are daib 



