. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Everything Eirst-Class Uth and H Sfreefe EL PASCTEX. "THE FLOWER SHOP" 0. C. HARTMANN, Prop. BOSTON. The Market. Chrysanthemums nov? dominate the market. They are arriving in increas- ing numbers and values on them have taken a decided drop. The leading va- rieties are Oconto, Pacific Supreme, Tint of Gold, Unaka, Polly Eose, Chrysolora, Comoleta and Alice Byron. There is an increased suppjy of pom- pons, which continue to sell well. Eoses are in somewhat reduced supply and, while they are dragging a little, they hold last week's prices p
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Everything Eirst-Class Uth and H Sfreefe EL PASCTEX. "THE FLOWER SHOP" 0. C. HARTMANN, Prop. BOSTON. The Market. Chrysanthemums nov? dominate the market. They are arriving in increas- ing numbers and values on them have taken a decided drop. The leading va- rieties are Oconto, Pacific Supreme, Tint of Gold, Unaka, Polly Eose, Chrysolora, Comoleta and Alice Byron. There is an increased suppjy of pom- pons, which continue to sell well. Eoses are in somewhat reduced supply and, while they are dragging a little, they hold last week's prices pretty well. Beauties are rather more abundant. Of other roses Ophelia still is easily the leader. Eussell is coming in more heav- ily and sells well; so do Hoosier Beauty, Francis Scott Key, Hadley, Stanley and Double White Killarney. Carnations are a little lower in price, as is always the case when mums are in season. Sin- gle violets as yet are somewhat small. Cooler weather is needed to give them size, color and stem. A few straggling asters and gladioli are seen, but outdoor flowers now are practically done. Valley has sold well, as weddings have been numerous. Lilies continue to clean up nicely. Pansies are arriving more freely and bunches of separate colors are in demand. Cat- tleyas are much lower in price, C. labiata, as a rule, not going beyond $3 per dozen. Of other orchids, such as oncidiums, Dendrobium formosum and cypripediums, there is a good supply. Snapdragons, especially pink ones, are selling well. Yellbw marguerites move quickly, but white ones drag. Sweet peas grown indoors are as yet rather short-stemmed. Asparagus and smilax are selling well. Market Banquet. The annual meeting of the Boston Co- operative Flower Market was held at the Quincy House October 21, with a large attendance of stallholders, stock- holders and salesmen. The financial re- ports showed the market to be in a flourishing condition. The following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing
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