. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. \.tK7 ^^^0 ?\.0\NtR OT ?)iGO<*\N S\ \.t^i ov \k Wi. CH^RR^^ ways to be expected bein g the fruits of an abundant first crop with no extra outlet. A short time ago I made a visit to some of the leading florists' establishments in this vicinity and made a few observations which I trust will prove of some interest to the many readers of the Am. Florist. The extensive place of Jlr. Edwin Lonsdale at Chestnut Hill was first vis- ited, and here may be seen a verj- fine lot of palml suitable for commercia
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. \.tK7 ^^^0 ?\.0\NtR OT ?)iGO<*\N S\ \.t^i ov \k Wi. CH^RR^^ ways to be expected bein g the fruits of an abundant first crop with no extra outlet. A short time ago I made a visit to some of the leading florists' establishments in this vicinity and made a few observations which I trust will prove of some interest to the many readers of the Am. Florist. The extensive place of Jlr. Edwin Lonsdale at Chestnut Hill was first vis- ited, and here may be seen a verj- fine lot of palml suitable for commercial pur- poses, among which were Latania bor- bonica in S inch pots, kentias and .Vreca lutescens, and some Soo Pandanus utilis in 6 inch pots. All of these were in good shape and were developing char- acter. The last named, Pandanus utilis, is one of the most s^tisfactgry house plants we have, and if water is kept from t the heart of the plant it will last a long time and keep in good shape too. Mr. Lonsdale is also growing quite a quantity of ferns, some of which are planted out to produce fronds for cutting during the winter. Adiantum cuneatum and .V. decorum are the varieties I can recall, and of the latter quite a number were in 6-inch pots. Mr. Lonsdale has an en- viable reputation as a grower of that superb rose, the American Beauty, and early in the season he had some planted in a solid bed and they have made a most gigantic growth, greater than I have ever seen before. Among the roses on trial are to be found Mme. Hoste, Duchess of Albany and Wootton; the latter have made a vigorous growth and are the largest plants I have yet seen. Of Cypripedium Lawrenceanum some 51X) are receiving particular attention. A lot of cannas were planted outside and made a grand display. It is strange that more of these plants are not grown by florists, as they are fine for decorative purposes, and they are among the easiest to grow. A handsome stone residence is being erected for Mr. Lonsda
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