THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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ends of the alleys, thus furnishing circulation where it is 
required most. You will be surprised what this method of 
ventilating will do for you. 
Storage roofs have given all of us considerable trouble. 
We went over this matter very thoroughly and finally decided 
to use a Monitor-shaped roof. While ours has had the 
exposure of but one winter, we are positive it will give equally 
as good satisfaction for many years,- because we have ample 
light and a roof that will not leak. 
The building in question being 8o feet in width, it was 
thought best to make the lantern, so called, 20 feet wide, 
running the full length of the storage with almost a con¬ 
tinuous row of windows on either side, having inside blinds 
operated with cord and pulleys to shut out light when so 
desired. 
The roof slopes at a pitch of one inch to each foot, there 
being no cupolas, gutters or obstructions of any kind, which 
means it is simply impossible for it to cause trouble—if there 
has been a good job of roofing done.' It is beyond any 
question decidedly better than the saw-tooth form. 
The nurserymen here are all very busy shipping. How¬ 
ever, we believe there is not as great an amount of trees to be 
shipped from Dansville this year as last season. 
Dansville, N. Y. Maloney Bros. & Wells Co. 
We have had the most unusual season that we have ever 
experienced. Right after our spring planting, we had some 
hot, dry weather and no rains for over six weeks. This was 
hard on grape cuttings and small fruit plants, and much less 
than the average amount of stock grew. This gave what 
stock did start plenty of room, and with the splendid rains 
later in the season the vines have made a strong, vigorous 
growth both in root and top. It is early to say what trade 
will be, but from the present outlook, we think there is going 
to be a good demand for vines, especially in all lines of small 
fruit plants, such as currants, gooseberries, and blackberries. 
Among the newer varieties of cmrants, the President Wilder 
is receiving much attention, and it is deserving. Th('- bush is 
a strong, upright grower and very productive. One excellent 
point is that the fruit hangs on for weeks without shriveling 
after it is ripe. Good plants can be bought at reasonable 
prices, and varieties like Red Dutch and Victoria should be 
discarded, in favor of the President Wilder. 
Fredonia, N. Y. T. S. Hubbard Co. 
One and two year stock has made about its usual growth, 
notwithstanding the drouth during the early part of the 
season. It showed its effect on the spring planting, but I 
beheve that is general. Trade has been very good with us 
this far, and all stock seems to be in good demand, especially 
apples and peaches; and from piesent inquiries, it seems as 
though almost all lines will be picked up closely. 
Geneva, N. Y. Rice Bros. Co. 
The early part of the season was very dry and retarded the 
growth of peaches especially. Likewise the extreme hot 
weather prevented the salesmen from doing the average 
amount of business during these months. Apples and 
peaches seem to sell more easily than any of the other fruit 
stock. We don’t think we have much to say on the other 
questions except that our storage plant works very well, and 
there don’t seem to be many new varieties which sell to any 
extent. 
Geneva, N. Y. The R. G. Chase Company. 
We are glad to be able to say that stock has made good 
growth and is looking well, in spite of the fact that June and 
July were very dry. 
We are also glad to state that trade conditions are thor¬ 
oughly satisfactory. That is, the volume of business we are 
receiving is somewhat greater, and this in spite of the fact 
that we have reduced the sale of apple trees more than 60%. 
We have always made a strong effort on ornamental stock, 
hence our sales of this class are always much larger than that 
of fruit trees. 
Rochester, N. Y. Glen Bros., Inc. 
CONDITIONS IN PENNSYLVANIA 
We had a very backward spring—cold and windy during 
April, followed by a fortnight of very dry, hot weather in 
early May, causing vegetation to start slowly. 
After the dry spell and the real start of spring, we had a 
very fine season with slightly under normal rainfall until 
about September; since when we have had a little more than 
the average rainfall; but all stock has made an excellent 
growth, healthy and vigorous. • 
Trade conditions at this time are very satisfactory. 
Apple and peach, especially the latter, are in heavy 
demand. There are also gratifying inquiries for grapes and 
small fruits. 
Any new implement or tool of merit offered is immediately 
added to our very complete equipment. We greatly increased 
our plantings last spring and doubled our peach area this faff. 
Are just completing a modern storage house and will enlarge 
our business throughout every department. 
We believe in as careful, conservative, honorable manage¬ 
ment of the nursery business as is given to the banking busi¬ 
ness; exercising care to recommend only such articles as are 
of proven value; keeping cost and other records properly. 
The following new fruits give promise of great value; 
Pure Gold Peach; U. S. Standard, Money Maker and Sun¬ 
shine Plums, all of northwestern Pennsylvania origin. Very 
hardy and productive; of excellent quality. 
We appreciate The National Nurseryman and consider 
it of great value to the nursery interests. 
Girard. Pa. Pennsylvania Nursery Co. 
Too Many Varieties 
We had no rain in the month of May until the 31st and 
the thermometer ranged from 85 to 90 every day. This was 
the hardest season on transplanted stock that we remember. 
The loss was very heavy on small stock that was not strong 
and well rooted, although we got a good growth on every¬ 
thing that was planted previous to last spring. 
From present appearances, there seems to be about the 
usual demand for nursery stock, although our trade is prin¬ 
cipally in the spring. There is a great demand for apples and 
peaches, as they appear to be a short crop in the country; 
other kinds of fruits have a rather duff sale. 
We find each year that we have to increase our buildings to 
accommodate the increasing business. 
We do not know of anything new to state in the hints on 
nursery management or new varieties of fruits. Our list of 
old varieties is too long and we try to decrease it every year, 
but it is difficult to lay off any of the old standard sorts. 
West Chester, Pa. Hoopes Bro. & Thomas Co. 
The early part of the season with us was very dry, but by 
careful planting we managed to get about an 80% stand of 
practically everything that was set out, some items doing 
very much better than this. 
Visitors to our nurseries say they look in splendid shape 
and the stock strong and clean. 
So far as the trade is concerned, the tendency with us 
seems to be a good demand, though we have not in any way 
attempted to raise prices. We have a larger stock of shrub¬ 
bery than ever, and especially of hardy roses. 
Also we find among nurserymen and especially park 
superintendents the demand for Ganna Lilies definitely and 
strongly on the increase. We are expecting to introduce 
