THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
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In order of flowering season, the tree peony should be 
mentioned next, but classifying them according to habit of 
growth the peony, Peonia albiflora, should have first mention. 
This is a conglomerate group, perhaps the result of natural 
hybridization. The blooming season extends from the first of 
June into July. In this group we have single as well as double 
varieties. These forms close the peony season giving a 
flowering period of at least six weeks beginning with Paeonia 
tenuifolia. 
A distinctive form of peony is what is known as Peonia 
Moutan, ordinarily called the tree peony, having a more or 
less woody stem. It is probably a native of Eastern 
Europe but thus far it has not been discovered in a wild state. 
This is a handsome form but not as hardy as the herbaceous 
types, for the reason that it is not so completely protected in 
winter. It is propagated by grafting on its own stock, or on 
albiflora, or on the officinalis stock. The method of grafting 
appears to be quite simple. Either veneer or the cleft graft¬ 
ing style is used, commonly the latter. The root is spliced, a 
scion inserted, the union tied and covered with grafting wax. 
Peony propagators now usually pot the grafts singly and 
plunge in cold frames. The work is done in September and 
the pots are propagated in this frame throughout the winter 
and set out the following spring. Having them in pots, 
removal can be made without seriously disturbing the plant. 
On account of the hardiness of this plant, its adaptability 
to dry soils as well as moist conditions, its general ability to 
take care of itself, and the fact that it may remain undis¬ 
turbed in the same position for a number of years, peculiar 
value is given our old garden friend. Herbaceous peonies 
are hardy practically everywhere. 
If given a little protection in the way of a mulch in the fall, 
t hey can be grown even in Manitoba and the Canadian North¬ 
west Territories. The Tree peony is grown at Ottawa 
Canada, with satisfaction and without difficulty. It should 
be protected by mulching in the autumn. 
The American Peony Society will hold its annual meeting 
in Chicago just before, or after the session of the Association 
of American Nurserymen at West Baden Springs, June 14-16. 
—Chicago markets were overstocked with Florida grape fruit during 
the early part of March. 
—The Escambia Fruit Company, of Brewton, Md., has been incorpor¬ 
ated with a capital stock of $25,000. About two hundred acres of land 
are to be planted with fruit trees. The incorporators are John T. Shana¬ 
han, L. E. Winne, J. H. Pool, and William Davis. 
—It is announced that more than 300,000 peach trees will be set out 
in the vicinity af Barnesville, Ga., this spring. This added to the 
number already planted will bring the total up to 1,000,000 trees in that 
immediate vicinity. Conservative estimates of the Georgia peach crop 
for 1905 bring it down to about one-half of that of last year. The 
Central Georgia Railway carried 2,213 cars of peaches in 1904, and it is 
expected that 1200 or 1400 cars will supply the demand the coming 
season. 
THE CONSUMPTION OF BANANAS IN THE UNITED STATES. 
Very few people realize how steadily the consumption of bananas 
i s increasing in the United States. This is very remarkable in the face 
of the fact that the production of American fruits is advancing with 
astonishing rapidity. In 1902, bananas to the value of $7,097,037 were 
imported; in 1903, the imports increased to $8,754,514, showing an 
increase of $1,657,477. The British West Indies have contributed 
about nearly half of the total amount. Costa Rica stands next as an 
exporting region. 
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. 
At West Baden, Indiana. 
June 14th, 1905 
For the above occasion we have arranged to 
run a special Pullman Sleeping Car through (without change) 
from Rochester to West Baden, Indiana at rate of $4.00 per 
berth, and room at $14.00 via New York Central; Lake Shore 
and Michigan Southern; Big Four Route and Monon Route. 
June 12th, 1905. 
Leave Rochester, 9:45 P. M. 
Arrive West Baden, Indiana, 5:55 P. M., June 13th. 
For rates, Sleeping Car reservations or any other informa¬ 
tion, apply to Mr. J. C. Kalbfleisch, D. P. A., N. Y. Central, 
Rochester, N. Y., or to Mr. Chas. L. Yates, care of National 
Nurseryman, Room 205 Cox Building, Rochester. N. Y. 
SHIPMENT OF FRUIT FROM CALIFORNIA FOR THE YEAR 1903 
Duiing the year 1903 a total of 69,696 cars of fruits (not including 
vegetables) were shipped out of the State by rail and sea. The figures 
thereon are computed into carloads of ten tons each, as follows: 
*Per 10-ton cars. 
Fresh Deciduous Fruits. 10, 420 
Citrus Fruits. 29, 962 
Dried Fruits. 14, 953 
Raisins. 3, 996 
Nuts... 938 
Canned Fruits. 9, 420 
*These calendar figures in 10-tons should not be confused with the 
“seasonal output” figured in carloads of 360 boxes. 
Pacific Fruit World. 
A BIG PEACH SCHEME. 
At Huntsville, Alabama, W. A. Newsom, a nurseryman, and several 
associates are planning to establish orchards aggregating 100,000 peach 
trees in various portions of Madison County. Those on those lands 
the trees will be planted will own a half interest in the orchards, but 
Mr. Newson will have charge of marketing the entire crop. 
THE CO-OPERATIVE SPIRIT. 
A. H. Hews k Co., Inc., Pa. 
We like to see evidences of good fellowship and cordiality between 
employer and employee. An example of this kind was recently given 
by Mrs. A. H. Hews, widow of the former owner of the above concern. 
Mrs. Hews recently entertained at dinner and afterwards with music 
and addresses one hundred and thirty members of the employees and 
their families. The wives of the officers served the dinner and the affair 
was most enjoyable and harmonious to all concerned. Such occurr¬ 
ences are much too rare. 
TIME REDUCED 
NINETEEN AND ONE-HALF HOURS 
TO MEXICO. 
Wasbash Line trains make close connections at St. Louis with trains 
via the Iron Mountain Railway and Laredo Route carrying through 
Palace Sleeping cars to the City of Mexico. Time is less than three days 
from St. Louis. Two Trains Daily. You can leave St. Louis at 2:21 
P. M. and arrive at City of Mexico 10:50 A. M. the third morning or 
you can leave St. Louis at 8:20 P. M. and arrive City of Mexico 7:30 
P. M. the third evening. Mexico is a delightful and healthful winter 
resort. Your nearest Ticket Agent will give you full information or 
write R. F. Kelley, G. A. P, D. or James Gass, N. Y. S. P. A., 287 Main 
Street, Buffalo, N. Y. 
