. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 96 The Florists' Review March 6. 1919 rialize. It is inconceivable that this condition can long continue. "Reserve stocks in the hands of con- sumers are daily growing smaller. And speaking of reserve stocks, it is rather mystifying how the so-called nonessen- tial industries, which were presumably receiving no coal whatever during the critical period, were discovered with large accumulations of fuel when the armistice was signed. But why uncover the family skeleton? Reserve stocks cannot last forever. Already many of the well-informed in the
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 96 The Florists' Review March 6. 1919 rialize. It is inconceivable that this condition can long continue. "Reserve stocks in the hands of con- sumers are daily growing smaller. And speaking of reserve stocks, it is rather mystifying how the so-called nonessen- tial industries, which were presumably receiving no coal whatever during the critical period, were discovered with large accumulations of fuel when the armistice was signed. But why uncover the family skeleton? Reserve stocks cannot last forever. Already many of the well-informed in the bituminous branch of the coal industry profess to see a rift in the clouds, and a feeling of optimism is fast dispelling the gloom. "It cannot be denied that the closing down of the soft coal mines, with the consequent decrease in output, has served immeasurably to pull together the strings on what promised to be a loose market. Prices are holding well to the former government maximums, and there is not the slightest indication whatever of a definite price-cutting policy. Most of the coal moving is in fulfillment of contracts made many months ago, few purchases of spot coal being reported. "The hard coal industry is still grop- ing in darkness. In spite of the fact that many of the anthracite collieries have shut down, while others are work- ing only part time, considerably more coal than the market can absorb is reaching tidewater. Domestic sizes are plentiful, thanks to an open winter, while the small steam sizes are glutting the ; Pleasant Hill, Mo.—P. A. Manson, of the Pinehurst Gardens, says the busi- ness of this concern requires twice as much glass as it now operates. Beloit, Kan.—C. Drury is located at the Riverview Greenhouses, near here, following the wrecking of his green- houses at Leoti, Kan., by an explosion. WHY SIT UP and WATCH BOILER? Install one that LETS THE FLORIST SLEEP Ask for our Catalague. GIBLIN & CO., UTICA, N. Y. Mention
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