THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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Philadelphia 
The Convenlmi Cifu of the Ameriran Association of 
Aarserijinen. 
Christ Church. 
The illustration above is that of Christ P. E. Church, 
Second street, above Market, in Philadelphia. No other 
building devoted to worship in America is more widely 
known than this one, with the possible exception of 
another Philadelphia Church,—the Glorei Dei, or Old 
Swedes’ Church at Second and Swanson streets. Christ 
Church was designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was 
built in the early days of the Colony and has been in 
continuous use for worship ever since. The pew oc¬ 
cupied by George Washington while living in Philadel¬ 
phia as President of the United States is here. Although 
once in the heart of the exclusive residential section of 
the city, the historic church now stands amid the marts 
of trade. However services are still conducted in it 
and it has a large congregation. 
Because of its historic associations, great care is taken 
by the City authorities to protect the Church from damage 
by fire. The building has been well preserved and is 
one of the finest examples of church architecture of the 
early days in the city. 
Founded in 1682 by the great Quaker, William Penn, 
as a city where religious freedom might obtain, Phila¬ 
delphia grew rapidly and a large number of churches 
were erected. But the main feature of the city’s growth 
has been in the line of homes and “the City of Brotherly 
Love” now boasts also of being the “City of Homes.” 
Development in this direction has kept pace with the 
commercial and manufacturing growth of Philadelphia 
and th(‘ slogan “The World’s Greatest Workshop” has 
(*ome to he recognized as the fitting and projier designa¬ 
tion for the BiiUiplace of the Nation. 
APPLE SPRAY SCHEDULE 
Boiled down, the inlorniation on apple spraying reads 
like this: 
Belore buds start—dormant spray: lime-sulfur 1 to 8, 
for scale and blister mite. 
When leaves of blossom buds are out to V 2 inch— 
delayed dormant spray: lime-sulfur 1 to 8 for scale and 
blister mite; “black leaf 40” % pt. in 100 gal. for aphis; 
arsenate of lead 6-6 pounds in 100 gallons for leaf roller 
and case bearers. (If this spray is applied it will not 
be necessary to make the “dormant” application). 
When blossoms show' pink—blossom-pink spray: lime 
sulfur 1 to 40 for scab; arsenate of lead 6-6 pounds in 
100 gallons for bud moth, case bearers, etc.; “black leaf 
40” 1 pint in 100 gallons for dark apple red-bug. 
When the last of the petals are falling—calyx spray, 
lime-sulfur 1 to 40 for scab; arsenate of lead 6-6 pounds 
in 100 gallons for codling moth; “black leaf 40” 1 pint in 
100 gallons for bright apple red-bug. 
Later sprays to be determined by weather conditions 
and control of scab: lime-sulfur 1 to 40 for scab; arsen¬ 
ate of lead 6-6 pounds in 100 gallons for codling moth 
and other caterpillars. 
Copies of a card containing this information, with pic¬ 
tures of the buds and blossoms to show graphically just 
when to spray have been sent to a comprehensive list of 
apple growers in New York, but anyone who wants a 
card to tack on the inside cover of his spray-rig tool-box 
can secure one by wTiting to the state college of agricul¬ 
ture at Ithaca.— From the Neiv York Slate College of 
Agriculture at Cornell University. 
THE NEW ZEALAND MOUNTAIN LILY 
S. L. Watkins, Pleasant Valley, California. 
Ranunculus Lyalli, (The Shepherds or Mountain Lily). 
This is the largest and one of the most singularly beauti¬ 
ful ranunculus in the world. The most graphic descrip¬ 
tion would fail to convey any adequate idea of its mar¬ 
velous beauty; the leaves are of enormous size, a deep 
glossy green; the massive flowers appear on tall stems, 
and are over four inches in diameter, wdth beautiful waxy 
white petals and a yellow^ disc; the white of the petals be¬ 
ing of the most intense snowy wdiiteness, and the yellow 
the most intense glistening golden yellow; this plant is a 
luxuriant bloomer, and its blooming propensities can be 
continued greatly by occasional irrigatings in dry sec¬ 
tions. It is highly fragrant. 
This plant has a bold, striking tropical appearance, and 
stands three to four feet in height in its blooming season, 
with a spread of leaves of from three to four feet. It is 
indigenous to the high mountains of New^ Zealand, and is 
perfectly hardy in most all climates. 
