. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ^OMB d, 1915. The Florists'Review 21 NEW YOBK. The Market. The cut flower market certainly felt the uplift of Memorial day in New York. There was a general demand on Saturday, May 29, which left the market about as completely bare as it has been at any week end this year. The demand for out-of-town shipments was encouraging, the supply of carna- tions was light and prices were in advance of last season. The local de- mand was fully up to expectations. Everything of quality was sold out be- fore noon Sunday, May 30. The cold weather of last week bro
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ^OMB d, 1915. The Florists'Review 21 NEW YOBK. The Market. The cut flower market certainly felt the uplift of Memorial day in New York. There was a general demand on Saturday, May 29, which left the market about as completely bare as it has been at any week end this year. The demand for out-of-town shipments was encouraging, the supply of carna- tions was light and prices were in advance of last season. The local de- mand was fully up to expectations. Everything of quality was sold out be- fore noon Sunday, May 30. The cold weather of last week broke all records for May; at some places not many miles from New York, the tem- perature fell below freezing. Boses are increasing in supply and improving in quality. There are few good American Beauties. The best touched $25 per hundred Saturday, May 29. Most of the flowers, however, are far below this level. The best Hadley sell higher than Beauties, and Mrs. Kus- sell. Sunburst and Double Pink Killar- ney grow rapidly in favor. White carnations sold last week at $4 to $5 per hundred, and nothing worth while in any color sold below $3. Sat- urday prices were firm, and the supply was limited. There will be plenty be- fore another week passes, and at lower figures. Orchids are at their best, and their continued low price is a surprise. Even the best Cattleya gigas did not go above $35 per hundred. Mossise are down to $10 and $15. The supply is heavy, and many of the wholesale stores now receive them daily. White peonies keep the price of lilies down, or they would not be selling at from $5 per hundred down, for the supply is much lower than anticipated. Many thousands of peonies have been sold in the last ten days. Valley is also in better demand and higher in price, notwithstanding the growing quantity of outdoor stock. One dollar per dozen continues top for the best gardenias and for callas also. There is a great abundance of gladioli, iris, sweet peas and pansies. The supply o
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