. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 52 The Florists'Review May 29, 1913. their best. Coreopsis, gaillardias, stocks, cjki^flowers, statics, candytitfI >'alii sev- eral varieties of everlasting flowers are much in evidence. Outside roses, owing to the favorable turn of the weather, are good and are largely used for ship- ping. Trade in town is not as good as might be wished, though there is con- siderable doing in the funeral line. Various Notes. It is with regret that the trade in the vicinity of San Francisco hear of the death of G. L. Grant, at Soquel, Cal. Mr. Grant made variou
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 52 The Florists'Review May 29, 1913. their best. Coreopsis, gaillardias, stocks, cjki^flowers, statics, candytitfI >'alii sev- eral varieties of everlasting flowers are much in evidence. Outside roses, owing to the favorable turn of the weather, are good and are largely used for ship- ping. Trade in town is not as good as might be wished, though there is con- siderable doing in the funeral line. Various Notes. It is with regret that the trade in the vicinity of San Francisco hear of the death of G. L. Grant, at Soquel, Cal. Mr. Grant made various trips to San Francisco and was well acquainted with many members of the craft here. The Thorsted Floral Co. will open a new retail establishment on Broadway, near Fourteenth Street, about June 1. The directors of the Panama-Pacific international exhibition have appointed G. A. Dennison as chief of the depart- ment of horticulture in place of George C. Roeding, who resigned. Chief Deputy Merrill has been sus- pended by A. J. Cook, chief of the de- partment of plant iǤpection for the state of California. The showing of calceolarias in the conservatory at Golden Gate park is at its best now and attracts much atten- tion. A new glass compartment, filled with a collection of cattleyas, also makes a good showing. G. POBTLAND, OBE. The Market. Business is all that could be expected. In fact, the store forces are always busy and they report a daily clean-up. Carnations have shortened up consid- erably, partly on account of the cloudy weather. The entire supply is used lo- cally. Roses are also in great demand. Kaiserins are coming in nicely, but are rather soft for the shipping trade. Maids, Brides, Richmonds and Beauties are better adapted for that purpose. There is a scarcity of lilies, but there seems to be plenty of miscellaneous flowers, such as stocks, sweet peas, gla- dioli, mignonette and snapdragons. Or- chids move slowly, yet the standard of prices is maintained. Apparen
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