. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 100-2 The American Florist. May 77, Pittsburg. The regular meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club occurred May there were not enough members for a quorum, so those present adjourned. The warm weather has had its effect on trade. Bedding plants are in abundance; reports are that business is not lively. A walk through the markets convinced me that the wholesalers did not fare well, but the retailers fared better. Things are going well on an average, considering the dull times. Cut flower trade is dull an
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 100-2 The American Florist. May 77, Pittsburg. The regular meeting of the Florists' and Gardeners' Club occurred May there were not enough members for a quorum, so those present adjourned. The warm weather has had its effect on trade. Bedding plants are in abundance; reports are that business is not lively. A walk through the markets convinced me that the wholesalers did not fare well, but the retailers fared better. Things are going well on an average, considering the dull times. Cut flower trade is dull and very unsatisfactory; prices are very low and stock abundant. F. Burki has had a fine lot of sweet peas, and in quantity. Blanche Ferry seems to take best and sell at a reasona- ble price. Elliott & Ulam and Patterson Bros, seemed to be quite busy on Saturday last. .Allegheny and Schenley Parks and the conservatories draw large crowds of vis- itors. The leaves of the Victoria regia at Phipps Conservatories at Schenley lack a few inches of six feet and are showing flower, k house of Rhododendron Ca- tawbiense varieties attracts a great deal of attention. Messrs. Jacob F. Foster, superintend- ent of South Park system, Chicago; Fred- erick Kanst, superintendent of Floricult- ural Department; and Mr. Atwood, of Chicago, visited Schenley Park on Satur- day, inspecting the Phipps Conserva- tories (with a view to building in Wash- ington Park. Chicago) and went away more than pleased, vowing they would never sav a word against Pittsburg again. Panther Hollow, at Schenley Park, carried them completely away; tbev were also delighted with Highland Park. A. J. E. Pittsfield, Mass. The regular meeting of the Berkshire County Gardeners' and Florists' Club was held Wednesday, May 9, Mr. T. T. Connors presiding. There was a fair at- tendance present and considerable rout- ine business was gone through. The recent death of a member proved to be a lively subject for discussion. The sentime
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