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The Rorists' Review 



February 3, 1914. 



GLADIOLI 



I have a surplus of Gladiolus America of my own stock that I am offering to 



the trade at the low price of 



$12.00 per 1000 lor first size $10.00 per 1000 for li to liin. $8.00 per 1000 for 1 to li in. 



5% for cash with order. Wholesalo list off 80 varistlos for the asking 



E. E. STEWART, 



BROOKLYN, MICH. 



l)utting seeds and plants in the parcel 

 })ost. Originally seeds were kept out 

 of the zone system because of the in- 

 sistence of a committee of the Ameri- 

 can Seed Trade Association. Some 

 seeilsmen who then were in favor of 

 the old flat rate are now in favor of 

 the zone system and rates. Without a 

 doubt the trade can get consideration if 

 there is a unanimous demand, but if 

 seedsmen are asking for such a variety 

 of things as to show that there is no 

 agreement as to just how the trade's 

 interests will be best served, the result 

 will be in doubt. 



The Review suggests that the seed 

 trade unite in the request that seeds, 

 plants, etc., be admitted to the parcel 

 post on the same basis that catalogues 

 will be after March 15. This will per- 

 mit mailing eight ounces of seed any 

 distance for 4 cents, and shipments 

 heavier than eight ounces will take the 

 same zone rates as other lines of mer- 

 chandise. If all letters on the subject 

 sent to the postbffice committee of 

 either house of Congress make this re- 

 quest it will be certain of serious con- 

 sideration. 



THE McQIIiLICUDDY BILL. 



The full text of the McGillicuddy 

 bill, introduced January 27, referred to 

 in last week's Review, is as follows: 



A BILL. 11. R. 124C8 



ExtentliiiK the iirivllottes of tlif parrel post sys- 

 tem to Include seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, 

 Bcious. and plants. 



Be It enacted b.v the Senate and House of 

 Representatives of the I'nited States of America 

 In Congress nssenible«l. That from and after the 

 passage of this .\ct the privileges of the parcel 

 I>08t system lie. and the same are hereby, ex- 

 tended to iiu'liidc seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, 

 scions, and plants. 



Sec. 2. That all laws and parts of laws In 

 conflict witli this Act are hereby repealed. 



This is not the only bill that has 



been introduced for this purpose, but 



if this becomes law it will leave the 



postmaster general free to make rates 



and rules on seeds, the same as on 



books, subject to the approval of the 



Interstate Commerce Commission. 



A NEW SEED HOUSE. 



Albert Lea, Minn., says a newspaper 

 of that city, is soon to have an extensive 

 and first-class wholesale and retail seed 

 house, and it will be established under 

 auspices that not only assure its success 

 but which are a guarantee of its relia- 

 bility. It will be established, the news- 

 paper continues, by Robert H. Black, of 

 Independence, la., whose father's seed 

 house there is one of the largest and 

 most reputable in the west, and who, 

 except when pursuing his advanced 

 studies in the business, has spent his 

 life in the work with his father at the 

 Independence jilant. Mr. Black is a 

 graduate of the Upper Iowa University 

 and since has taken thorough courses at 



5 Northern Grown 



Especially For Forcing 



Florists' failure in forcing Gladiolus Bulbs 



was due to a large portion being imported or grown 



in sections where seasons were long and Bulbs did not 



mature properly. May's Minnesota Gladiolus Bulbs are 



World Renowned and Famous for their robust habit, luxuriant 

 growth and exquisite beauty; grown in a cold climate and short 

 season, they force easily everywhere with greatest satisfaction. 

 May's Minnesota Grown Bulbs Lead The World. 



FIRST SIZE SECOND SIZE 



AUGUSTA. PER 1000 $13.00 912.00 



AMERICA. • 15.50 12.00 



MRS. FRANCIS KING, " 16.50 12.50 



And many other leading and popular sorts. Prompt shipment. 



Saint Paul 

 Minnesota 



L. L. MAY & CO. 



RARE OFFER OF 



High-grade Gladiolus Bulbs 



I offer my Surplus Stock for earl.v Spring delivery at the following attractive prices : 



10,000 America, first size f 7.50 per 1000 



5.00U Mrs. Francis Kins, first size 10.00 per 1000 



lU.OOO Whlta and Llytit Mlxturs, first size 12.00 per lOUO 



10.000 Rad INIxtura, first size 10.00 per 1000 



The Light and Wdite, and the Red Mixtures are made up of the Gold Medal and the 

 World's Fair sections of Groff's Hybrids, and are strictly high-grade stock. Order 

 early, as these very low prices will certainly move the stock quickly. 



Five per cent off for all orders accompanied by cash. 



E. A. HIGGINS, fkiS'JSh^4 Avoca, N. Y. 



Burpee 's famous seed house in Philadel- 

 phia and in other eastern houses, an^J 

 thus is thoroughly equipped in seed 

 science as well as in the practical phases 

 of the business. 



Mr. Black has leased quarters tempo- 

 rarily at 138 East William street and 

 has j)ut in a stock of garden and flower 

 seeds, some grains and a stock of Mon- 

 tana alfalfa seed. He expects to in- 

 crease his stock of farm seeds in the 

 near future and develop the business 

 until it is complete in all departments. 



MAULE'S BEOBGANIZED. 



Since the death of William Henry 

 Maule the business conducted by him 

 for many years at 1711 Filbert street, 

 Philadelphia, and since his death con- 

 ducted by his executors, has been incor- 

 porated with a full paid capital stock 

 of $150,000. The officers are: Presi- 

 dent, M. H. Maule; vice-president. 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 

 NANUS SEED 



Raady March-April 



Plump, hand-picked, per- 

 fect seed, highest germina- 

 tion. 



1000. ...$1.50 2,000....$ 2.75 

 6000.... 6.00 10,000.... 10.00 



Special quotations on larger 

 lots. Ordar aarly. We fill 

 orders in rotation. 



H. H. BERGER & CO., 70 Wukb St.NEWYORK 



Mention The Reylew when you write. 

 NEW CROP 



ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS 



Wisconsin Greenhouse Grown Seed 



Not to be compared with the Inferior California and 



Florida outdoor grown seed. 



1000 seeds. $3.00; 6000, $14.00; 10,000, $27.00 



AMPARAGrS 8PB£NG£KI, 1000 seeds, 700; 



6000 seeds, $3.00. 



G. H. Hunkel Co., Seedsmen, Nilwankee, Wis. 



Mention The Review when you write. 



