. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 918 The American J^lorist. July /p, Minneapolis. ACTIVE CALL FOR FtlNBEAL FLOWEBS.— GOOD HOSES SCARCE.—A PICNIC PLANNED. —VARIOUS PERSONAL NOTES. Trade has been exceedingly brisk dur- ing the week, caused by the death of some prominent citizens. White flowers were scarce and in heavy demand. There are hardly any first-class roses to be had, and mildew is affecting most of the stock. On the other band, some excellent carna- tion blooms are being sent in and bring a good price. Sweet peas are in surplus, althoagh th
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 918 The American J^lorist. July /p, Minneapolis. ACTIVE CALL FOR FtlNBEAL FLOWEBS.— GOOD HOSES SCARCE.—A PICNIC PLANNED. —VARIOUS PERSONAL NOTES. Trade has been exceedingly brisk dur- ing the week, caused by the death of some prominent citizens. White flowers were scarce and in heavy demand. There are hardly any first-class roses to be had, and mildew is affecting most of the stock. On the other band, some excellent carna- tion blooms are being sent in and bring a good price. Sweet peas are in surplus, althoagh there is a good call ior them. The carnation Frances Joost is showing np fine this hot weather. The committees on florists' picnic have abont completed arrangements for this event, which will be held on July 24-. All stores will close, and any visiting trades- people are invited to attend. A small fire which started in range of R. Wessling, on Thirty-sixth street, was subdued before any damage was done. The Lakewood Cemetery Association is figuring on an additional range of glass. N C. Hansen is cutting sweet peas by the thousands. Rice Brothers handle the cut. Wm. Donaldson & Company had some prize-winner gloxinias last week. Almost all the growers will cut from grafted stock the coming season. C. F. R. Bryn Mawr, Pa. The plot of ground in front of the Pennsylvania Railroad Station in this town is to be converted into a public park through the generosity of the rail- \yay company and the Citizen's Com- mittee of Bryn Mawr. The improvement will add very materially to the appear- ance of this section of the town, and its central location is ideal for the benefits intended. It may be interesting to learn the contract for laying out the same has been awarded to John G. Gardner, of the Montgomery Nurseries, Villa Nova, Pa. Mr. Gardner is now engaged with many important operations. F. C. BEGONIfl GLOIRE DE LORRAINE, 2X-lnch pots, $ per 100. Write for prices on large lot
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