. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 764 The American Florist. May 3, New York. PMCES SUFIiER RAPID DROP. The usual after-Easter reaction pre- vailed during the past week. Prices went down taster than they rose for the Easter business and all stocks moved slowly—if they moved at all. To make matters worse, a cold wave swooped down on this state on the night of April 2-i, brmging a sharp frost. The weather bureau has stated that April 25 was the coldest day of similar date that its records show. At t) a. m., the temperature was 28 de- grees, and the a
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 764 The American Florist. May 3, New York. PMCES SUFIiER RAPID DROP. The usual after-Easter reaction pre- vailed during the past week. Prices went down taster than they rose for the Easter business and all stocks moved slowly—if they moved at all. To make matters worse, a cold wave swooped down on this state on the night of April 2-i, brmging a sharp frost. The weather bureau has stated that April 25 was the coldest day of similar date that its records show. At t) a. m., the temperature was 28 de- grees, and the average temperature for the day was 34, with a strong wind. Up state and New Jersey districts re- port heavy damage to fruit blossoms and young plants in the fields and gardens. Making allowance for the usual , there can be no doubt that damage has resulted. April 20, so far as weather was concerned, was little improvement over the 25th. The cut flower trade was particu- larly slow on both days. The cold snap is sure to reduce the supply, which will bring some relief to the market. Ameiican Beauty roses, spe- cials, dropped to the rate of $50 per lOL' and tea roses in like proportion; cai-nations and sweet peas shared a similar fate. If suggestions that have been made relating to Mothers' day are followed, that is, to feature all cut flowers and plants, there will be plenty of stock. April 28.—The market is stagnant. In addition to the after-Easter reac- tion, the activities in pushing the Vic- tory loan Irow the best buyers of flowers into that worthy enterprise. As the florists have had a good season, they can stand a little dullness and are expected, in addition, to place good subscriptions for the loan. Special roses are particularly slow. In the morning, a little fresh stock moves at moderate prices, but does not clean up, and what goes over to the next day, goes for a song. In American Beauties, there is a considerable stock of short stems on the market,
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