. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Apeii- 17, 1913, The Florists' Review 61 liilo., is in town with the intention of lo' ating permanently in this section if hi finds a suitable opening. G. SEATTLE, WASH. The Market. The fine spring weather seema to have stimulated business, for trade in all lilies is good and sales above the aver- aj:e. Carnations are of fine quality, aii'l, though some misguided individuals eiKleavor to increase their output by advertising cut prices, the majority gf tho best stores are selling at 75 cents pov dozen and handling just as many flowers as usual. Daff
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Apeii- 17, 1913, The Florists' Review 61 liilo., is in town with the intention of lo' ating permanently in this section if hi finds a suitable opening. G. SEATTLE, WASH. The Market. The fine spring weather seema to have stimulated business, for trade in all lilies is good and sales above the aver- aj:e. Carnations are of fine quality, aii'l, though some misguided individuals eiKleavor to increase their output by advertising cut prices, the majority gf tho best stores are selling at 75 cents pov dozen and handling just as many flowers as usual. Daffodils are plenti- ful, but still good blooms bring good prices. Eoses are moving satisfacto- rily and some fine stock is offered. The small flowered gladioli make a pleasing variety and are being used up for dec- orations. Callas are more plentiful than usual and are selling well. Pot plants are not much in evidence, but some roses, well grown and flowered, are attractive. Various Notes. The Seattle Florists' Club gave a dance April 2 for the benefit of the flood sufferers. The committee in charge of the benefit included Felix Rosaia, Joseph Stuber, Frank Bell, Carl Melby, T. B. Pritchard and Thomas Wylie. H. B. Slauson has a house of Brun- ners coming into crop and it is a fine sight. The second year of these plants in solid benches evidently is profitable. Mrs. Holze now has an assistant in the store of the Queen City Floral Co. The retail department of the business has improved since the completion of the new building. The florists' bowling team in the city league has completed its series, with one victory to its credit. Lambert E. Pedersen, of the East Seattle Floral Co., has been confined with a serious attack of lumbago. T. W. PORTLAND, ORE. The Market. The weather in the last few days has undergone a sudden change, which has brought the stock out wonderfully. Carnations are showing the effects plainly. Enchantress carnations, espe- cially, are soft and prove to be poor k
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