. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 72 The Florists' Review October 11, 1917. now on the wane, as also are marigolds and batchelor 's buttons. Carnations are to be had, but the quality is poor. Of lilies, rubrums are plentiful, but the quality is not up to standard. Aura- turns are scarce, with a fair demand. Callas are arriving sparingly. Gypso- philas are off the market. This necessi- tates the use of extra greeiis, of which there is not an overabundance. A few early cyclamens and ferns, with some begonias and other foliage plants, have put in an appearance. They receive an active
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 72 The Florists' Review October 11, 1917. now on the wane, as also are marigolds and batchelor 's buttons. Carnations are to be had, but the quality is poor. Of lilies, rubrums are plentiful, but the quality is not up to standard. Aura- turns are scarce, with a fair demand. Callas are arriving sparingly. Gypso- philas are off the market. This necessi- tates the use of extra greeiis, of which there is not an overabundance. A few early cyclamens and ferns, with some begonias and other foliage plants, have put in an appearance. They receive an active demand. Roses are arriving from local greenhouses in insufficient quanti- ties, with promise of a good cut later in the season, when prices for choice stock will be better. Various Notes James Simpson, of tho Acme Floral Co., is coaxing along some fine roses and poinsettias for the^inter trade. The Tacoma Whotesale Floral Co., formerly the Van Slyke & Seamons Co., will be ready to cur the first of the mums next weeki_,^ fine house of car- nations is comi/fg on. B. G. PORTLAND, ORE. The Market. The bright fall weather, with continu- ous sunshine, has brought carnations, roses and chrysanthemums into bloom and there is an oversupply in the mar- ket, while the growers are doing their best to hold the stock back, fearing a shortage later in the season. So far there has been no frost, and garden flowers are still abundant. The presence of dahlias and chrysanthemums gives the stores an appearance of fall. Violets are coming in and find a ready sale. Zinnias, asters, and gladioli are about out of the market. Cosmos are plenti- ful, and with the hardy asters make up the supply of outdoor stock. In pot plants a few cyclamens have come in, and celosias are appearing. The Min- nie Burgle dahlia is- much in favor among the retailers, it being about the only good dahlia in the market with a strong stem. Pampas grass is being dis- played in the stores and sells well. Various Notes. The 8
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