. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 138 The American Florist. Eeb. 12, Fancy Leaved Caladiums. An unexcelled collection of more than 150 varieties, including many of the newest Brazilian sorts, which are now offered for the first time. SPECIAL SELECTIONS. Per doz. Per 100 Choice Standard Varieties $ $ New or Rare Varieties Selected New and Rare Varieties For the most complete list of Seasonable Bulbs, such as Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Etc. See our current wholesale list. The above prices are intended for the trade only
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 138 The American Florist. Eeb. 12, Fancy Leaved Caladiums. An unexcelled collection of more than 150 varieties, including many of the newest Brazilian sorts, which are now offered for the first time. SPECIAL SELECTIONS. Per doz. Per 100 Choice Standard Varieties $ $ New or Rare Varieties Selected New and Rare Varieties For the most complete list of Seasonable Bulbs, such as Tuberous Rooted Begonias, Etc. See our current wholesale list. The above prices are intended for the trade only. Henry A. Dreer, 7i4 Chestnut st Philadelphia, Pa. Disease Among: Gladioli. I never had any trouble with glad- ioli until this year, when I found that a good portion of the stock I ob- tained from the east (and this in- cludes the "west" as far as Colorado, for they are all east of us), either entirely failed to start growth, or else died before reaching the blooming stage. I found that some succumbed even during the period of infloresc- Where the plants were above ground, I noticed that the leaves or stalks, or both, would turn yellow and soon rot near the ground. Investiga- tion below the surface of the soil re- vealed the fact that the bulb or corm, was in a bad state of decay. I am told that this is the "black rot," though I think it should be called the brown rot, as the color is more brown than black. In one grower's stock I bought, I noticed that there were many corms more or less decayed; I did not think much of it at the time, though I dis- carded all corms that showed much deterioration. If I knew as much about the disease then as I do now, I should never have accepted the con- signment. This was not the only lot I received in such condition; some of another lot were slightly affected too. One corm seemed so bad when I re- ceived it that I at once planted it in a select situation, in hopes that I would save it. It grew well and flow- ered;
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