. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 396 The American Florist. Mar. 2^, Louisville. Last week was very satisfactory in every respect. The thermometer was near the sixty mark all week, and nat- urally brought stock out very rapidly, but much to our satisfaction. St. Patrick's day brought quite a demand for green stock, and green colored car- nations went especially well, and were extensively advertised by some of the locals. Boses are of very good quality, but are a little short in quantity. Car- nations are in good demand. Violets of good quality hav
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 396 The American Florist. Mar. 2^, Louisville. Last week was very satisfactory in every respect. The thermometer was near the sixty mark all week, and nat- urally brought stock out very rapidly, but much to our satisfaction. St. Patrick's day brought quite a demand for green stock, and green colored car- nations went especially well, and were extensively advertised by some of the locals. Boses are of very good quality, but are a little short in quantity. Car- nations are in good demand. Violets of good quality have been heavily demanded, despite the enormous quan- tities obtainable. Mignonette of good quality can be had in quantities, with the demand good. Bulbous stock of good quality has become a little short, and the demand is brisk. Plants have sold unusually well, owing probably to the warm weather. William Walker is well satisfied with Mrs. T. W. Lawson carnation and will grow another big lot next year. Schulz had a blanket for a recent funeral containing' about 3,000 violets, also lily of the valley and forget-me- nots. CAENATION AM) KOSE SHOW. The Kentucky Society of Florists met March 7 at Nanz & Neuner's store, and in connection with the regu- lar meeting, held its regular carnation and rose show, which proved to be a great success. Many states were represented which can be seen from the following: The Chi- cago Carnation Company, Joliet, 111., made a grand exhibit of unusual merit, showing nine varieties: The Car- dinal, Mrs. Lawson, White Lawson, Dorothy Whitney, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Prosperity, Enchantress, Lady Bounti- ful and Harlowarden. The J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Company, Joliet, 111., made a much admired display consist- ing of Eobert Craig, The Belle, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Nelson Fisher, and Enchant- ress. The F. K. Pierson Company, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y., made a display of some good blooms, which were especially admired owing to the long journey they had, the
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