. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. s> The Florists'Review NOVBMBBB 7, 1912. ST. PAUL. Tlie Market. The last week's business drew heav- ily on the florists. A number of debu- tantes' receptions and other social af- fairs proved profitable for the retailers. Carnations continue to come in soft and the demand is much heavier than the supply. Pompons and the small- flowered mums are much in demand and the larger mums are also holding up well. Eoses are fine and sell readily. Preparations for the Show. The preparations for the flower show are rapidly nearing completion. It will be imp
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. s> The Florists'Review NOVBMBBB 7, 1912. ST. PAUL. Tlie Market. The last week's business drew heav- ily on the florists. A number of debu- tantes' receptions and other social af- fairs proved profitable for the retailers. Carnations continue to come in soft and the demand is much heavier than the supply. Pompons and the small- flowered mums are much in demand and the larger mums are also holding up well. Eoses are fine and sell readily. Preparations for the Show. The preparations for the flower show are rapidly nearing completion. It will be impossible to get into the Audito- rium until Wednesday, November 6, and as the show opens on Friday, Novem- ber 8, that means a great deal of work to be accomplished in the two days. On Sunday, November 3, the leading newspapers had a special section de- voted to the flower show, and that, no doubt, helped considerably in the way of publicity. A good idea being carried out by the committee is the placing of blooming chrysanthemums in the show windows of the leading business houses and calling attention to the flower show. The trophies, which have been tempo- rarily on exhibition at Holm & Olson's, have been placed in a window of the Boston Clothing House for exhibition. Various Notes. Hoffman & Sullivan, the new firm that recently located at 18 West Sixth street, will hold their formal opening next week. Though the firm is new to St. Paul, both members have been with L. L. May & Co. for a number of years. Their location is advantageous and, as they are both hustlers, they should build a good business. y^ L. L. May, O. J. Olson antf Charles Vogt have been appointed as a commit- tee to arrange for a banquet to be held on Monday, November 11, to visitors and local florists. C. R. F. Carthage, ni.—Robert C. Crum has had an active fall business, including decorations for college banquets and a good amount of funeral trade, and the weather has been favorable to the sup- p
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