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Garden and Forest. 



[March 28, 1888. 



The interest on annually paid expenses is supposed to be 

 offset by increase in value of stump land. 



It is not to be supposed that proper protection and attention 

 will not greatly increase the above profit. These figures rep- 

 resent the present vahies, depreciated by the results of neg- 

 lect, and the uncertainty and loss caused by fires. 



Monsieur Viette, the French Minister of Agriculture, by a 

 recent decree has reduced the Forest School at Nancy to a 

 subordinate branch of the National Agricultural Institute, an 

 arrangement which not only destroys all independence in the 

 management of the school, but compels its pupils to pass an 

 examination in the theory and practice of agriculture — an un- 

 necessary waste of time, it is claimed. 



This radical and apparently unwise measure calls forth a 

 loud protest from all the friends of the forest administration in 

 France, who see in it a serious blow to the efficiency both of 

 the school and the management of the forests. This famous 

 school was established by the French Government in 1827. In 

 it have been trained the officers who have made French for- 

 ests and French forestry what they are, and here have been 

 educated a large part of the Englishmen who have so ably 

 seconded Dr. Brandis and his successors in their Indian forest 

 administration. Any official interference that will impair the 

 value of the Nancy school is a misfortune whicli must be felt 

 far beyond the limits of France. 



Recent Plant Portraits. 



Botanical Magasine, February. 



Amorphophalhis virostts, t. 6978 ; a native of Siam. 



Ccelogyne Massangcana, t. 6979 ; a native of Assam and 

 closely allied to the Bornean C. aspirata, which it resembles 

 in its large showy flowers borne in drooping racemes a foot 

 long. 



Salvia scapaformis, t. 6980 ; a native of Formosa, with rather 

 small, clear blue flowers. 



Aloe Hildeyhrandtii, t. 6981 ; a native of east tropical Africa. 



Oncidiiiin Jonesianum, t. 6982 ; a native of Paraguay and 

 Considered by Sir Joseph Hooker " by far the handsomest 

 species of the small group to which it belongs and of which the 

 type may be considered to be the long-known O. Cebolleta of 

 the Spanish Main." 



March. 



I'anda Sandcriana, t. 6983 ; a free flowering, showv species 

 from the Philippine Islands. 



Primula geranifolia, t. 6984 ; a neat si^ecies with small 

 pur].ile flowers, perfectly hardy at Kew. 



JSlcsembryanthemuin Bro-wjiii, t. 6985. 



Heloniopsis Japonica, t. 6986 ; a dwarf, hardv, liliaceous 

 plant, a native of Japan and Corea, with the habit of a large- 

 flowered Scilla, and drooping, racemose, deep pink- flowers. 



Onosma pyramidalis, t. 6987 ; a native of the western Him- 

 alayas, " a very handsome plant, conspicuous for the bright 

 scariet of the flowers, which turn of a mauve-purple as they 

 wither ; " not hardy at Kew. 



Massachusetts Horticultural Societ)-. 



'T'HE Spring Exhibition of this Society was held at Boston last 

 week and was most successful in the abundance and qual- 

 ity of the bulbous plants and flowei's displayed, owing to the 

 medals and special prizes offered to promote the cultivation of 

 this class of plants. In form and color these flowers distinctly 

 excelled the exhibits of former years. Cut blooms of Roses of 

 all classes made another strikingfeature, and with them were a 

 few well grown plants in bloom of the beautiful but scentless 

 " Her Majesty." Orchids were not so numerously shown as at 

 some former exhibitions, although there were some notable 

 specimens in the collection. A fine Dendrobiuin nobile, exhib- 

 ited by Norton Brothers, showed more than 800 flowers An 

 Appleton medal was awarded to this vigorous plant C M 

 Atkinson, gardener of Mr. J. M. Gardner, contributed a Cat- 

 tleya intermedia with forty flowers, and W. A. Manda sent a 

 Dendrochiluiii glumaceuni with as many spilces. A few exam- 

 ples of the late and rare Odontoglossum Pescatoria came from 

 the collection of Mr. H. H. Hunniwell, as did a strikino- plant of 

 Gloneriajasminijiora. The Heaths and Azaleas were especially 

 good. Complaint was made of insufficient room for the proper 

 display of contributions, but the plants and flowers were 

 tastefully arranged, so far as the accommodations would 

 permit. 



Flower Market. 



New York, Marth sjd. 



The dullness in trade, and glut of cut fluwers early this week, is 

 almost unprecedented in the experience of Metropolitan florists. 

 American Beauty Roses have been sold at 6 cts. each wholesale, and 

 retailed for 25 cts. Jacqueminots were sold for 2 cts. wholesale. This, 

 of course, was not "for selected stock. Syringa, Mountain Laurel and 

 Heath, growing in pots, are brought in for Easter novelties. Rhodo- 

 dendrons, Azaleas and Genesta of great beauty also appear. Plants of 

 Mountain Laurel cost $3; Heath, from S2.50 to $c;; Genesta, $2.50, and 

 Rhododendrons, noticeably Cunningham's White, are 64. Beauty of 

 Waltham Roses have been added to the galaxy of hybrids ; they are 

 S5 a dozen. Fine La France Roses sell for that price, but this Rose 

 daily declines in favor. Puritans have impro\'ed, and are very large 

 and perfect. They cost 50 and 75 cts. each. Jacqueminots, selected, 

 bring from $1 to $3 a dozen. Hybrids sell from S3 to S5 a dozen, ac- 

 cording to quality. Gardenias are in good demand at 25 cts. each. 

 Narcissus fofticus is $2 a dozen. Dutch Hyacinths cost from $1.25 to 

 Si.50adozen. Lilacs are $1.25 and Si. 50 a bunch of the best stock. 

 Neapolitan Violets are plentiful, and cost from 75 cts. to Si a hundred. 

 Marie Louise and White Violets sell for from $1 to $1.50 a hundred. 

 Mignonette costs from $1.20 to $1.50 a dozen spikes. Smilax is 40 and 

 50 cts. a string. Asparagus plumosus is Si a string, and A. tenuissi- 

 niits 75 cts. a string. There are few or no orders for flesigns for Easter 

 offerings or memorial tokens for the altar. Boxes of cut bloom are 

 preferred for gifts, and expressive arrangements of plants and flowers 

 on the altar in ?neiitoriam will be the rule. 



Philadelphia, March 2jd. 



From one part of the city comes the report that the past two weeks 

 has been the dullest known for many years. Happily this does not 

 represent the state of the trade in general. The demand for flowers, 

 thougli not excessi\'e, has been satisfactory. Some \'ery large, fine 

 and highly-colored Magna Charta Roses are to be seen in the florists' 

 windows ; also a few exquisitely formed and tinted Captain Christys. 

 It is surprising there are not more of the latter grown, for it certainly 

 is one of the most beautiful varieties. A seedling Rose of European 

 origin is on trial in this city, wiiich promises to be widely known if it 

 can be grown generally as well as a specimen flower which was ex- 

 hibited here a few days ago. It is said to be a true Tea ; but if the 

 flower itself ^vere seen without foliage no one would suspect a drop of 

 Tea blood in it except perhaps from its color. It is rather a ditificult 

 tint to describe, reminding one — without an opportunity for close 

 comparison — of Bourbon Queen. In form it is almost perfect, being 

 cup-shaped, similar to Baroness Rothschild, opening regularly and 

 full to the centre. It is very large, and altogether a remarkable Tea 

 Rose. Tulips are in demand at$i per dozen, as also are Lilies-of-the- 

 Valley, and Daffodils at same price. Extra fine Mignonette sells at $3 

 per dozen. This comes from Summit, N. J. Primula obconica is of- 

 fered in limited quantities at 75 cts. per dozen. This is quite new 

 here as a cut flower. Smilax has become scarce. A supply from 

 other cities will have to be obtained for Easter. Orchids are grown in 

 very limited quantities in this city. The stock carried by the leading 

 florists is obtained from New York and Boston. Of Roses, Md. 

 Gabriel Luizet sells from $6 to $9 per dozen ; Captain Christy and 

 Magna Charta, $4 to $6 per dozen ; Mrs. John Laing, S4 per dozen. 

 Heath, per dozen sprays, $3. Jacqueminots are good, and sell from 

 $3 to $5 per dozen. American Beauties are impro\'ing in quality, and 

 are not dispilaced by the hybrid Remontants, as was predicted would 

 be the case at this season of the year. They sell at from $3 to $6 per 

 dozen. Longer stems are being cut of the Beautyfhan can be cut 

 with the Remontants. Fine Puritans are better than the best Mer- 

 veiUe de Lyons just now. Spring flowers generally are very popular. 

 A few bunches of Trailing Arbutus were noticed in some stores. It is 

 a great favorite in this city. 



Boston, March 2jd. 



The severe storm had a demoralizing effect on the cut flower trade 

 here and the florists here have found it a rather dull time ever since. 

 Prices ha\e not changed much since last report, some \-arieties being 

 quoted at a slight reduction. By the time this reportappears it is pro- 

 bable that Easter prices will be more acceptable than those of the pre- 

 sent moment. Lilies of various kinds will be fairly abundant and 

 quality will be of the best. Harris's Lilies and " Longiilorums" will cost 

 from $5.00 to $6.00 per dozen on long stems. Ascension Lilies (L. candi- 

 diim), from $2.00 to $3.00 per dozen. The price of Lilies-of-the-Val- 

 ley. Tulips, Narcissus and similar flowers will increase but little, from 

 Si. 00 to ,^i.50per dozen being the price now asked in ad\'ance. Cal- 

 las have been blooming very heavily and the prospect is not encour- 

 aging for a large supply. Florists are now asking $6. 00 per doz. for 

 Easter delivery. In roses there will be a magnificent supply. Some 

 of the best growers of Jacqueminots and other hybrids have timed their 

 houses to bring the height of the crop in at Easter, and there will be 

 no lack of good material for Rose fanciers to select from. Those who 

 are regardless of expense will find fancy varieties as high as $10.00 to 

 §12. 00 per dozen while more modest customers can get Bon Silene, 

 Safrano, Niphetos and other fragrant and pretty kinds for $1.00 to 

 Si. 50 per dozen. Large Ferns, Massive Palm foliage, Laurel, Smilax 

 and other greens will be used largely for decorative purposes. The 

 usual supply of Marguerites, Mignonette, Carnations, Forget-me-nots, 

 Pansies, Violets, etc., for mixing with assortments of cut flowers, will 

 be oft'ered in abundance. 



