. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 56 ThcWeekly Florists* Review. December 28, 1911. BO mauy people remember the departed ones by bringing cut flowers, holly and other wreaths. Walter M. Maas & Co. secured two extra stores for their Christmas trade, which they filled up with blooming and other plants. There wasn't a thing left after the rush and, with a good de- mand for cut flowers, they feel more than satisfied. The M. A. McKenney Co. was so busy Christmas noon that it was not advis- able to ask many questions; both plant and cut flower trade were fine. The Currie Bros. Co. ha
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 56 ThcWeekly Florists* Review. December 28, 1911. BO mauy people remember the departed ones by bringing cut flowers, holly and other wreaths. Walter M. Maas & Co. secured two extra stores for their Christmas trade, which they filled up with blooming and other plants. There wasn't a thing left after the rush and, with a good de- mand for cut flowers, they feel more than satisfied. The M. A. McKenney Co. was so busy Christmas noon that it was not advis- able to ask many questions; both plant and cut flower trade were fine. The Currie Bros. Co. had a fine selec- tion of stock at their greenhouses for the event, but when called upon they said that business was enormous and that they were sold out. Made-up tubs of crotons, dracsenas and ferns played an important role at J. M. Fox & Son's store. This is not saying that was all they offered, for every possible nook was utilized in try- ing to place the large quantities of well grown blooming and foliage plants. The cut flower trade with them also was brisk. The force of the Edlefsen-Leidiger Co. looked rather tired Christmas morn- ing, and when questioned as to the vol- ume of business done, claimed it was the best yet. Their large supply of stock cleaned out in great shape. Gust. Eusch & Co. said that business was fine and away ahead of expecta- tions. Their store was jammed full in the morning, but night found them cleaned up in great shape. "Better than ever," was the report of the Holton & Hunkel Co., who moved large quantities of finely grown pot plants at their Humboldt avenue place, and roses, especially Pink Killarney, from the Brown Deer place. Their sup- ply of American Beauties was far from satisfactory, but they were much pleased with the way violets moved. "Very, very fine; could not have been better," were the comments heard at the salesrooms of the C. C. Pollworth Co. December 25. The carnations and roses were right in crop at
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