. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Carnation VUaui^* AKEHURST IN 1915 BY S. S. Pennock-Neehan Co. Mention The B«TtPw when ynn writ* ing will be held at the home of "Wil- liam Knees, in Moline, III., Mtiy 7. W. G. DETROIT. The Market. "When these few lines reach our read- ers all indications are that Detroit flo- rists will be in the midst of the best Easter business ever experienced. All kinds of cut flowers probably will be found equal to the demand except per- haps sweet peas and small rosebuds for corsage purposes. Good violets also will sell readily. The finest snaps e
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Carnation VUaui^* AKEHURST IN 1915 BY S. S. Pennock-Neehan Co. Mention The B«TtPw when ynn writ* ing will be held at the home of "Wil- liam Knees, in Moline, III., Mtiy 7. W. G. DETROIT. The Market. "When these few lines reach our read- ers all indications are that Detroit flo- rists will be in the midst of the best Easter business ever experienced. All kinds of cut flowers probably will be found equal to the demand except per- haps sweet peas and small rosebuds for corsage purposes. Good violets also will sell readily. The finest snaps ever seen are available. In plants the market is well supplied. In several instances lilies came with short stems, but other growers had more than the required number. Rho- dodendrons will play an important part this Easter, many beautiful specimens being seen in the stores. Azaleas also are of excellent quality. Bulbous stock is plentiful and in most instances the quality is good. Many splendid rose plants of various kinds are available. Various Notes. The writer recently paid a visit to the florists in the extreme western part of the city and found them all busy preparing for Easter. Gus. Knoch, Ohas. Warncke and John Warncke were visited and much fine stock was seen. A trade show was held in the new quarters of the Michigan. Cut Flower Exchange April 1, the building prov- ing as well adapted for show purposes as it is for a wholesale house. The lighting facilities nrezgood. John Din- ser had a fine lot of bulbous stock, his daffodils being exceptionally fine. His lilies and azaleas also were much com- mented upon by other growers. Fred Miesel showed some fine genistas and primroses. Beard Bros, showed roses, bottle brush and acacia of excellent quality. Fred Breitmeyer was on hand with an attractive lot of Japanese ma- ples and a fine vase of Philadelphia carnation. Chas Plumb, one of our largest plant growers, was equal to the first priztf bn genistas, lilies and aza- leas,
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