. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 732 The American Florist. Oct. 26, Montreal. BUSINESS GOOD. Business at present is good and every- body busj-. Cut flowers sell well as prac- tically all outdoor stock is killed by frost. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are worth $;j per dozen and the price for other varieties is higher. Carnations are not up to the standard yet and are selling 60 to 75 cents per doz. Violets are in. The chry- santhemum is the most important flower on the market and is in great demand. The early ones will soon be over and those which u
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 732 The American Florist. Oct. 26, Montreal. BUSINESS GOOD. Business at present is good and every- body busj-. Cut flowers sell well as prac- tically all outdoor stock is killed by frost. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are worth $;j per dozen and the price for other varieties is higher. Carnations are not up to the standard yet and are selling 60 to 75 cents per doz. Violets are in. The chry- santhemum is the most important flower on the market and is in great demand. The early ones will soon be over and those which used to be early have to be classed raidseason now. Opah was very good this year, in fact this seems to have been an ideal chrysanthemum season. The oag as usual nipped many a promising bloom. The center of the bench is his favorite hiding place as he is safer here from the reach of the grower; hand kill- ing is the only remedy known so far. Pot grown plants are not in yet but are in good condition. NOTES. At the last monthly meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club the final arrangements were completed for the com- ing chrysanthemum show; the members were quite enthusiastic and a good show is assured. A. C. Wilshire read a paper on Dutch and French bulbs; it contained numerous valuable hints and produced a lively discussion. Hall & Robinson had their big carnation house so far completed that they could turn on a run of steam during the recent cold nights. Their carnations are some- what late but remarkably healthy. F. C. Smith, gardener to Sir William Van Home, mourns the loss of his wife, who had been a sufferer from rheumatism for years. Luck. Buffalo, N. Y.—Many fine floral de- vices were used at the opening of the New Columbia National Bank October 14. Paul Pavelchik's Sons, Manufacturers of Wire Floral Designs ^Vr| ^;,tK °' Made to Order at the Lowest price. 3301 and 3303 S. Hoyne Ave., cor. 33rd St. Two blocks from Ai cher Ave. or 3tth St. c^rs. 'Phone, Yards 1
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