. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 142 The American Florist. A ho;, jo. St. Louis. BUSINESS DULL. The weather, although somewhat cooler, has not helped trade to any ex- tent. There is nothing doing, funeral work being the only visible outlet for flowers. Young stock in roses is arriv- ing and some cool nights will help ma- terially to improve their quality. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are sold readily, as the supply and quality of carnations is far below the average. But little out- door stock in carnations has yet ap- peared. A few Fisher are in, b
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 142 The American Florist. A ho;, jo. St. Louis. BUSINESS DULL. The weather, although somewhat cooler, has not helped trade to any ex- tent. There is nothing doing, funeral work being the only visible outlet for flowers. Young stock in roses is arriv- ing and some cool nights will help ma- terially to improve their quality. Bride and Bridesmaid roses are sold readily, as the supply and quality of carnations is far below the average. But little out- door stock in carnations has yet ap- peared. A few Fisher are in, but so small and poor they are practically use- less. Gladioli in quantity are in. Light colors prove the best sellers, as they can be used more effectively. Good Ameri- can Beauty roses are in demand. Double tuberoses are in, also quite a few Lilium auratum. NOTES. Henry Kahrs, secretary of Grimm & Gorley, had a serious misfortune in los- ing his wife while on a visit to Buffalo, N. Y., where she had gone for the bene- fit of her healtli. Her remains will bo brought here for burial. The sympathy of the trade is extended to him and his family. Alex. Siegel has returned from the northern lakes looking the picture of health. Alex, was around the market Monday looking for bargains to try to move things. After looking over the situation carefully he wished he had re- mained at the lakes another month. J. Young, who has full charge of the down-town store of C. Young & Sons Co., Fourteenth and Olive streets, takes great pride in his attractive show win- dows, which are this week decorated with Lilium auratum in pots. S. H. Hibbert & Son, of De Soto, were in town today, Monday. Mr. Hib- bert does not shin any surplus, as he can- not now raise sufficient for his retail trade at De Soto. He has to buy at times in this city. The Florists' Club will meet at Shaw's Garden next Thursday. Election of of- ficers and final arrangements for those who will attend the convention of the
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