. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. T^m flortota whos* eards appear — Urom otber florists lor local deliTery on the usual and Crusader roses, which, with some flne Bussell, Premier, Columbia, Ophelia, Bichmond and Wards, make up a good collection of roses for the florist. Harvey Sheaff, of the E. A. Williams Co., Inc., spent last week in the east looking up novelties for the winter sea- son. This company has been having a showy window of dahlias arranged in baskets. The McClements Co., which has been making a specialty of fruit baskets combined with garden flowers, is show- i
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. T^m flortota whos* eards appear — Urom otber florists lor local deliTery on the usual and Crusader roses, which, with some flne Bussell, Premier, Columbia, Ophelia, Bichmond and Wards, make up a good collection of roses for the florist. Harvey Sheaff, of the E. A. Williams Co., Inc., spent last week in the east looking up novelties for the winter sea- son. This company has been having a showy window of dahlias arranged in baskets. The McClements Co., which has been making a specialty of fruit baskets combined with garden flowers, is show- ing some people the uses that can be made of the common flowers when ar- ranged artistically. The ooal situation has not eased up, so far, right here in the heart of the coal district. The trouble seems to be the lack of cars for shipping, and a number of local florists are still without even a start on their winter's supply. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Corbin, Barnes- ville, O., visited the wholesale supply houses in this city. H. A. Frishkom, western representa- tive of the Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co., has just returned from a successful trip. He reports the western florists much worried over the coal situation. The Pittsburgh Cut Flower Co. had a banquet for its sales force Thursday evening, September 23. Afterwards matters pertaining to business were dis- cussed. H. J. H. SCBANTON, PA. The Market. Business during the last week has been good in all lines. There were a number of weddings during the week, which kept the stores busy. The cold weather, with the help of the rains, has decreased outdoor stock a little. Dahlias are in big demand, especially the larger varieties. Boses are plenti- ful, with the supply larger than the demand. Carnations, as usual, find a ready call; they are good for the first of the season. A few mums are seen in some stores. Greens of all kinds are plentiful. Various Notes. A. L. Besancon & Co. report a busy week in wedding decorations. Funeral work has
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