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nusses and moss-like plants, and 39,263 fungi, lichens, and 
algae, says American Gardening. Prof. Saccardo estimates 
that the number of species existing is more than twice those 
yet known, or about 400 , 000 . The growth in number of 
species has not been due to the discovery of any essentially 
new type of plants, and the only extension of the bounds of 
the vegetable kingdom has been through the annexation of 
groups formerly assigned to zoology. The bacteria, discov¬ 
ered 200 years ago, form the most notable of such groups, 
having been regarded as infusorian animals until their affinity 
with the fungi was recognized by Cohn in 1853 . The figure 
given in any estima e of this nature will vary according to the 
botanist. If he be inclined to recognize as specific characters 
many points regarded by others as of only minor value, the 
estimate figure will be increased greatly.- 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. 
Besides the Clematis paniculata grown in the field, says 
loseph Meehan in Florists’ Exchange, nurserymen are adopt¬ 
ing the plan of growing many vines and other plants in pots. 
Not only does this afford the chance to dispose of the plants 
in summer when there is often a quiet demand for them, but 
at all times the pot plant is much more sure to grow. The 
honeysuckle, for instance, if it has a heavy top, is much the 
better for a heavy pruning if dug from the ground. The pot 
plant needs no cutting back. Clematis paniculata is now well 
known, and known, too, as one of the most useful of the 
genera. The large-flowered kinds will always be in demand 
for their lovely blooms, but when a vine for shading is 
required, we turn from them to the division so well repre¬ 
sented by C. paniculata. The lartter may be termed a much 
improved C. flammula. For years the last named was the only 
kind that could be sold as sweet-scented. It is sweet-scented 
but it has not the bushy growth, lustrous leaves and profusion 
of flowers that characterize C. paniculata. 
GROWING APPLE SEEDLINGS. 
A correspondent of the Iowa State Register asks: “ Is Prof. 
John Craig right in stating in the Register that dry apple seed 
will grow the first year if merely soaked in water for one day 
before planting?” Prof. J. L. Budd replied: 
Dry apple and pear seed treated in this way would rarely give a sin¬ 
gle seedling the first year. They require soaking as early as February. 
They are then mixed with sand and put outside to freeze solidly. 
When thawed, the seed and sand are put in shallow boxes and set on 
the north side of a building. When again frozen, cover with straw to 
keep them frozen as long as possible. By planting seed and sand to¬ 
gether as soon as four inches of the soil has thawed we get a perfect 
stand of seedlings. This applies to the very dry commercial seed we 
get at the West. If not allowed to get dry, the soaking for one day 
is all right. 
A BLESSING TO EVERY NURSERYMAN. 
Alonzo Lowe, Janesville, Cal., Jan. 7, 1901 —“ I have received 
several numbers of your journal. When I got the first number I soon 
decided to subscribe for it; but I have been away from home for sev¬ 
eral months and that is why I did not subscribe sooner. I want to take 
it as long as I grow and handle nursery stock. I think it is a blessing 
to every nurseryman who subscribes for it. I didn’t know there was 
such a journal published until you sent it to me. I enclose money 
order for $1 for one year’s subscription, commencing with the January 
issue.” 
Hmong Growers anb IDealers. 
Harry Papworth has purchased 150 acres near New Orleans for nur¬ 
sery purposes. 
Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., is president of the Peninsula Horti 
cultural Society. 
The Hawks Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y., announces capital stock 
$10,500, fully paid; assets, $13,350; liabilities, $1,000. 
J. I. and A. W. Newson, proprietors of the Cumberland Nurseries 
have made a voluntary assignment to the Nashville Trust Company. 
The California naval lemon, possessing the characteristics of the 
naval orange, has been produced by Dr. Woodbridge, South Pasadena. 
The firm of F. H. Hunt & Co., the junior partner being John V. 
Sprague, has been formed to deal in nursery stock at Hammondsport 
N. Y. 
The Western New York Nursery Co., Rochester, N. Y., announces 
capital stock $15,000, of which $12,000 has been issued; assets, $12,000; 
liabilities, $200. 
P. S. Peterson & Co. have received the contract for the landscape 
embellishment of the middle parkway on Douglass boulevard, Chicago. 
Contract price $10,850. 
Hoopes Brother & Thomas will open an office in the Stephen Girard 
building, Philadelphia. Charles L. Cattell, for several years with the 
R. G. Chase Co., will be the manager. 
II. C. Ward of Michigan has bought 15,000 apple trees, says the 
Fruitman. He plans to start one of the biggest orchards in the 
country on the pine stump lands of North Michigan. 
A half interest in the Williamsburg, Iowa, Nursery has been sold to 
A. Baumhoefener, and the business will be continued under the firm 
name of H. Harrington & Co. They report that trade is good. 
Silva & Bergtholdt Co. are agents, and Louis Ames is superintendent 
of the Lincoln Nurseries, successors to C. N. Silva & Son, Newcastle, 
Cal. They are getting straightened around after the fire in their plant, 
having rebuilt the buildings. 
The Shady Hill Nursery Co., Boston, has entered a suit against 
John Waterer & Sons, Ltd., for the breach of an agreement to deliver 
rhododendrons, says the Boston Advertiser. In the lower court a ver¬ 
dict was ordered for Waterer & Sons and the Shady Hill Co. excepts. 
Transcontinental railroads are said to be backing the general irriga¬ 
tion movement outlined at the recent irrigation congress in Chicago. 
They will unite in efforts to have the arid lands in Arizona, Nevada, 
New Mexico and other States west of Mississippi transformed into fer¬ 
tility. 
M. J. Wragg, Waukee, la., president of the Iowa Horticultural 
Society, writes: “ When I look at my desk piled up with fruit journals 
from every corner of the country, with many of them unopened, I 
often think what a waste of money in taking them; but I cannot afford 
to do business without your journal.” 
Abner Branson, New Sharon, la., established the West Branch Nur¬ 
sery in 1867. This he managed for fifteen years, when he removed to 
his present location and started another nursery. He is one of the 
original members of the Southeast Iowa Society, and has been for 
eight years a director of the State Society. 
*The liabilities of Alexander Pullen, Milford, Del., the well-known 
nurseryman, have been declared to be nearly $12,000. Mr. Pullen 
made an assignment to his son, William Pullen, to whom he had given 
a bond for $4,000, but his creditors have decided to push the case 
through bankruptcy. The assets will probably reach $8,000, and 
include about $2,000 of nursery stock, a farm and a large residence.— 
Philadelphia Times. 
The Euclid Avenue Nursery Co., East Cleveland, Ohio, began busi- 
ness a year ago February 1st Office and specimen grounds are located 
about three miles east of Cleveland on Euclid avenue, and nursery at 
Painesville, Ohio. C. W. Metcalf, the manager, has been engaged in 
landscape work for about 15 years and Henry Kohankie, the superin¬ 
tendent, has had 25 years experience with the Storrs & Harrison Co., 
Painesville. Special attention will be given to the growth of orna¬ 
mental stock and contract work. 
