. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 70 The American Florist. Aug. ij, WITH THE GROWERS At H. A. Dreer's, Riverton, N. J. When anything that grows is wanted try Dreer first, or, if you have in- quired the courtry over without result, then try Dreer, and you will be pretty sure to have your mind relieved by obtaining the stock needed. The nur- series and grounds at Riverton, N. J., are always worthy of a visit, no matter at what time of year the call is made. But to see this great place in all its glory, spring and summer is the best, for then, from e
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 70 The American Florist. Aug. ij, WITH THE GROWERS At H. A. Dreer's, Riverton, N. J. When anything that grows is wanted try Dreer first, or, if you have in- quired the courtry over without result, then try Dreer, and you will be pretty sure to have your mind relieved by obtaining the stock needed. The nur- series and grounds at Riverton, N. J., are always worthy of a visit, no matter at what time of year the call is made. But to see this great place in all its glory, spring and summer is the best, for then, from early spring until frost, there is such a succession of bloom on the out- side grounds and so much to see that many things are sure to be overlooked even in a whole day's inspection. "The demand for herbaceous plants has increased so the last few years that we are severely taxed to keep up with it," said Jacob D. Eisele, the manager and lhainspring of the establishment, by whom I was fortunate enough to be piloted about. Mr. Eisele is a veritable walking encyclopedia in matters pertain- ing to the business. Nothing seems to escape him, and it is never too much trouble to give his auditor all the inform- ation wanted. I ventured to sav, while going through the nursery, that I did not see how it was possible for him to remem- ber the names ot so many plants. He said: "Oh, I have but little trouble. I am fascinated with herbaceous plants and have lately taken charge of this de- partment myself and tried to straighten out the nomenclature, which was sadly mixed. I find it necessary to know the local or popular as well as the botanical names ot almost all plants in the collec- tion, as often only one name is given, and as there are frequently two or more popular names for the same plant, one has to be well versed in order to fill orders satisfactorily. There is a consid- erable change in the appearance of the various groups about every ten days, as the different variet
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