. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. SHORT ROOF SECTION AT WM. CLARK'S, COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. and then every second year the houses are painted throughout. The chrysanthemum houses have been of more than passing interest this season for, in addition to a very full representa- tion of the year's introductions a large number of seedlings have been under test and of these there are several that are candidates beyond any question for next year's first class. A new crimson carna- tion with flower as large as Lawson is to be sent out next season under the
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. SHORT ROOF SECTION AT WM. CLARK'S, COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. and then every second year the houses are painted throughout. The chrysanthemum houses have been of more than passing interest this season for, in addition to a very full representa- tion of the year's introductions a large number of seedlings have been under test and of these there are several that are candidates beyond any question for next year's first class. A new crimson carna- tion with flower as large as Lawson is to be sent out next season under the name of Daheim. Ames Estate, North Easton, Mass. For an exquisite bit of landscape under the very best care, with all the eye could wish or the heart desire, commend me to the Gov. Ames estate in beautiful North Easton. Situated about midway between Providence and Boston, it is reached by trolly from Mansfield, some seven miles being traversed before the fine stretch of rolling land is reached, with its array of many tree varieties, each botanically described by inscriptions painted on nearby rocks. The grounds comprise about 600 acres with 125 of them under direct cultivation. The working force numbers twelve to twenty, according to the season, and is under the super^'ision of the head gardener, W. N. Craig, a gentleman of ability and courteous to the last degree. He has full charge of the orchid houses with their wealth of tropical beauties, rare and magnificent. Over 3,000 of these plants are exhibited, including 800 to 1,000 separate varieties, some with flower spikes of exceptional fullness. It would be a lengthy task to tabulate precise descriptions of the diSerent denrobiums, odontoglossums and cypripediums one sees in an afternoon's visit, but it suffices to mention the impressive efiect gained by a close inspection of the wonderfully fine colorings. In addition to the regular florist work there is maintained a forced fruit department where are grown peaches, Japanese
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