. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 220 The American Florist. Aug. 14, DREER'S ARAUCARIAS. Only partial imports of Araucarias were received from Bel- gium the past spring, not sufficient to cover the usual season's requirements, and even if shipments should come through this fall (which at present does not appear likely) newly imported stock would not be available for this season's sales as it takes fully three months for this stock to become established and be fit to sell after its trip across the Atlantic. We are pleased to state that we have a sp
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 220 The American Florist. Aug. 14, DREER'S ARAUCARIAS. Only partial imports of Araucarias were received from Bel- gium the past spring, not sufficient to cover the usual season's requirements, and even if shipments should come through this fall (which at present does not appear likely) newly imported stock would not be available for this season's sales as it takes fully three months for this stock to become established and be fit to sell after its trip across the Atlantic. We are pleased to state that we have a splendid stock, not sufficient to last the season out, but we offer as long as the stock iasts exceptional values as below. Araucaria Excelsa Each. 5 to 6 inches high, 2 tiers $0 30 4-inch pots, 5 5 6 6 7 8" 10 10 " 12 12 " 16 16 to 18 18 to 20 3 3 3 to 4 4 4 to 5 40 60 75 1 00 1 25 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca 6-inch pots, 8 inches high, 2 tiers 0 75 7 A 12 to 14 " 3 to 4 tiers 125 Araucaria Robusta Compacta 6-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, 2 tiers 1 00 6 " 12 to 14 " 3 " 1 25 7 " 14 to 16 " 3 " 1 50 For a complete line of Palms, Decorative Plants and all Seasonable Stock see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER 714 and 716 Chestnut Street PHILADELPHIA, PA. The above prices are intended for the trade only. Hollyhock Rust Remedies. The potassium permanganate solu- tion for hollyhock rust is as follows: Potassium permanganate ... 1 part Soap 2 parts Water 100 parts On account of its expense this prepa- ration can be profitably used only on greenhouse or a limited number of garden plants. Bordeaux mixture is the prepare! tion usually recommended for control- ling this disease, but entirely satisfac- tory results have not always followed its use. The modified bordeaux, known as 5-5-50, is the one to be used in this case, the formula being Copper sulphate 5 pounds Lime 5 pounds Water to make 50 gallons One experienced gardener has
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