THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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unreasonable price for fruit trees even under pre-war 
conditions. 
It is prices (hat gives the grower and distributor an 
opportunity to deliver goods that will give satisfactory 
results and get a jn'otit which was impossible when they 
were offered at $6.00 or $10.00 per hundred. 
he will he able to get a full supply in any kind and prices 
are not likely to drop. 
Among the ornamental or forest trees, white pine and 
red pine seed are very scarce and it is very difficult to 
get any report at all on the prospects of obtaining any 
kind of seed. 
bituary. 
THE LATE LUDWIG IIEYN 
After a short illness death took away the well-known 
sole iirojirietor of Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, 
Gouneillor of Commerce, Mr. Ludwig Heyn, on July 
IStli, 1919. 
Mr. Heyn was in his 61st year and entered the bus¬ 
iness of his father and uncle on July 1st, 1888—31 years 
ago. His world-wide experience in the seed trade has 
enabled him to rise the firm into highest repute, and he 
always applied his entire energy and interest to the bus¬ 
iness. His thorough knowledge and remarkable business 
ability was well known in the trade. 
Conrad Apj)ers business was established in 1789 by the 
Great-Grandfather of Mr. Heyn, and from small propor¬ 
tions it gradually increased to its present high standing 
and world-wide reputation. 
He is survived by his widow, and the business is trans¬ 
ferred to his nephew and son of his only sister, Mr. Paul 
Anding, who has taken charge of the affairs on August 
12th, 1919, and who will continue the business in the 
same style as before. Appel now belongs to the same 
family in the fifth generation. 
THEE SEED 
By Thomas Lane, Dreshe7% Pa. 
The tree seed business is in a very uncertain condi¬ 
tion. Quarantine No. 37 has without question caused 
many nurserymen to sit up and figure where future sup- 
jilies are coming from. This has had its effect on the 
demand for all kinds of seed. The demand is undoubtedly 
good hut all conditions iieitaining to the jirocuring of the 
seeds are very unsatisfactory. 
Take for instance, one section, reports, no crop, an¬ 
other section, poor crop, another one, fair crop hut labor 
scarce and high, therefore, unable to arrange for collect¬ 
ing. The indications are that practically all kinds of 
tree seeds will he short from one cause or another. 
Mahaleh Cherry seed, according to reports will be ap¬ 
proximately a one-half crop. Myroholan Plum is re¬ 
ported, no cro]), of European seed. 
French Crab iVpple seed promises a fairly good supply. 
French Pear is doubtful as yet. Kieffer Pear and Jap¬ 
anese pear seed promises a good crop. Prices, of course 
will he higher as labor, transportation and all things that 
enter into the business arc advanced. 
Those who want to buy seeds this year should place 
their orders early with reliable collectors or dealers and 
not allow prices to deter them as it is hardly likely that 
PHELIMINARY REPORT 
On the Prospects of the new Crop of the Principal 
Deciduous and Evergreen Tree Seeds in Germany 
Sent hy Conrad Appel, Darmstadt. 
Although it is still somewhat early to give a complete report 
on the results of the various species of Forest Tree Seeds, it 
will certainly be of great interest to the Nursery Trade to he 
posted as early as possible on the prospects of the crop, on the 
quantities and stocks available of seeds of satisfactory quality, 
and for this reason I herewith beg to report as follows: 
Acer phaanoiUes and Acer Pseiidoplatanus, Norway Maple and 
Sycamore, promise a medium yield. The same refers to Fraxi- 
nm cxcelftinr. Common Ash. Bctula alha, Common Birch, has near¬ 
ly a failure, while Aliiiis (ihitinoxa and Alnits incami, Red and White 
Alder, can be supplied this season in fair qualities; Garpirms 
Betuhifi, -Hornbeam, fails entirely. Of Roinnia Psendacacia, Black 
Locust or Acacia, I hope to be able to offer a parcel of good value. 
In regard to Fpartium scoparium, Broom, and View ewropaeus, 
Corse or Whin, it is too early to give a report. Of Tilia grcmdi- 
folia and Tilia parrifoUa, Summer and Winter Lime, small crops 
can be expected. Fagiis siilrotica, Beech, has a perfect failure. 
Concerning the principal Evergreen Tree Seeds I beg to men¬ 
tion that Pinas Btrohiis, Weymouth or White Pine, will have a small 
crop and will be in strong demand. Of Aides pectinata, Silver 
Fir, no cones could be gathered this year. Larix enropaea, Euro¬ 
pean or Tyrolese Larch, is yielding very small quantities of 
cones, of tyrolese seed very little will be obtainable. Picea 
excclsa, Common -Spruce, new seed fails entirely. The small 
stocks of reliable quality carried over from last season will soon 
be disposed of. Early ordering will be advisable. Pinus sylves- 
Iris, Scotch Fir, brings a medium crop. The quantity of new 
seed available is depending on the collectors, whether they will 
be able to secure all cones grown in the various districts. Of 
course high prices have to be granted for the gathering, and the 
seed will be accordingly high. The demand will be heavy and 
soon take up the limited stocks on hand. In regard to Pinas aas- 
triaca, Austrian or Black Pine, Pinas maritima, Maritime Pine, 
and Pinaus Laricio, Corsican Pine, it is too early to say anything 
definite. 
A further report will follow in due course; prices for my most 
reliable seed with guaranteed germinative power can be obtain¬ 
ed upon application. 
Darmstadt, September 9th, 1919. Conrad Appel. 
APPLE CROP OF NOVA SCOTIA 
Consul General Evan E. Young reports from Halifax, 
Nova Scotia, that estimates in regard to the apple crop 
show a decrease from earlier predictions. It is now ex¬ 
pected that the crop will he approximately 1,300.000 bar¬ 
rels, a marked increase over that of last year which was 
about 460,000 barrels. 
WANTED 
507 Houston Street 
^ WANTED —Thoroughly reliable young to middle aged man, ' 
familiar with names and habits of ornamental trees, shrubs, 
evergreens and roses, with practical knowledge of Land¬ 
scape work and a SALESMAN. A permanent position to 
the right man with reasonable salary and every chance for 
advancement. 
DRUMM SEED 85 FLORAL CO., 
Ft. Worth, Texas 
