. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 280 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Chlcas:o. Out-of-town demand showed a slight spurt the last few days, acting as a sort of harbinger of the coming season's busi- ness. The continued aster glut, how- ever, has a depressing effect on prices of other stock, and it is not likely that this market will assume a healthy feeling until a good frost causes outdoor stuff to be a thing of the past. American Beauty and Liberty are showing up in goodly numbers, the latter being rather small as yet. Dealers do not experience
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 280 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Chlcas:o. Out-of-town demand showed a slight spurt the last few days, acting as a sort of harbinger of the coming season's busi- ness. The continued aster glut, how- ever, has a depressing effect on prices of other stock, and it is not likely that this market will assume a healthy feeling until a good frost causes outdoor stuff to be a thing of the past. American Beauty and Liberty are showing up in goodly numbers, the latter being rather small as yet. Dealers do not experience any trouble in moving these favorite roses, although frequently at a price below market quotations. Carna- tions continue to improve in quality, most shippers having blooms that should stand distance shipping reasona- bly well. At the regular meeting of the Florists' Club, held September 15, James Harts- home occupied the chair in the absence of the president. In a discussion of the recent convention P. J. Hauswirth again called attention to the fact that it is not possible to hold a national convention of the best character in an exposition city. Messrs. Rudd, Vaughan and Coatsworth were appointed a committee to prepare sketches for club badges. J. A. Peterson was a welcome visitor this week, and is offering a choice line of Christmas specialties in plants. Refer- ring to the eastern war Mr. Peterson insists that his sympathies are with the Japanese and proves the statement by showing the initials J A P on his shirt and as near his heart as he can get them. The flower and vegetable exhibit of the Luxemburger Society, held at Kars- hauser Summer garden, Ridge avenue, September 4 and 5, was a great success. Wietor Brothers were awarded first prize, M. Winandy second and Sinner Brothers third for cut flowers. A. Then received first prize for best general display. J. Sanstrom, of Momence, 111., was a visitor this week, and states that corn within a radius of many miles of his plac
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