. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Alexander McConnell, 571 Fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship* or elsewhere receive special attention. relephone CalUs 487 ewd 488 38<h St. Cable address: Alexconnell. Western UoioD Code. Toronto. TEADE BETTEE. There has been considerable more volume to business the past week, which, with continued dull weather, has
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Alexander McConnell, 571 Fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship* or elsewhere receive special attention. relephone CalUs 487 ewd 488 38<h St. Cable address: Alexconnell. Western UoioD Code. Toronto. TEADE BETTEE. There has been considerable more volume to business the past week, which, with continued dull weather, has created a demand for stock which at times was difficult to locate. Roses continue in the best of shape and are fairly plentiful but carnations seem very short with all growers and many orders for these go unfilled. The horse show was responsible for a heavy run on yellow flowers and the visit of the governor general has caused a flurry to social circles, for which the retailers are truly thankful. Cattleyas are plentiful and moving well as is also valley while sweet peas have been at a premium NOTES. Special windows have been featured this week, Dunlop's having a most artistic effect in daffodils with yellow ribbons and shower effect of bebe ribbon which elicited much admira- tion. J. S. Simmons showed a model of a horse in his window, with crossed whips and riding crop, horseshoes, with a groom attending, which proved a drawing card to the curious. While many daffodils were used up in win- dow decoration they were not plenti- ful enough to fill orders. W. E. Mackay is going to remodel his place and will extend his conser- vatories to the street line to prove more enticing to the retail trade. A new residence is also contemplated which should make a fine improve- ment to his business. Grobba & Wandrey have purchased the orchid collection which Wm. Hill has been accumulating. Thos. Manton has some specimen bougainvilleas which prove attractive in the store windows. The
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