. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & 1NK[L CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE P\(KIXll A large wholesaler was sponkins "f the shortsightedness of many growers, who under the qreat handicap of the extreme hisrh jirices of coal, labor
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. EVERYTHING in the line of Cut Flowers, Plants and Florists' Supplies. \ MILWAUKEE, WIS. HOLTON & 1NK[L CO. 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Wholesalers and Growers of Choice Cut Flowers and Greens H. Bayersdorfer & Co. The Wholesale Supply House of EVERYTHING THE BEST IN FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 1127 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. THE P\(KIXll A large wholesaler was sponkins "f the shortsightedness of many growers, who under the qreat handicap of the extreme hisrh jirices of coal, labor and all kinds of greenhouse material and sujiplies. had still produced Kood How- ers. and then in order to save a nickel or two on proper sized boxes, packed the stock so closely that when opened up, it was found so damaged as to re- duce its selling value from 20 to ;) per cent Comparatively few growers real- ize the importance rjf the proper han- dling of their cut flowers. There are far too many DO per cent got/1 growers, but lacking the final puncii that puts theii- stock over the top. In roses, there would be some too open and others too It is the same with cainations. snapdragons, calen- dulas, violets, etc. All flowers should he cut just riglit. according to the season, and the man who does not know liow, should come to the market, notice the way in which the flowers ar- rive, .get the of his commission dealers as to cutting, handling and packing. Then take a look around some of the stores and talk with those who meet the ultimate consumers. The\ will get ideis. lots of them, and .a better knowledge or viewpoint of the business than they ever had before Growers should keep in close t-)uch with their dealers all the time. A dime or a quarter sjient in telephoning will often be of great mnterial benefit Their stock represents their labor and should rfceive as much care in its guarding as the money into which it is converted. NOTES. S
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