. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1080 The American Florist. June IS, Kansas City. BUSINESS GOOD. Never before in the history of the city was the vokime of business trans- acted on Memorial day as large as this year. The demand for flowers was so far beyond expectations that the aver- age shops on Wednesday evening pre- sented a very barren appearance. The scarcity of outdoor flowers this season was the chief cause of the heavy de- mand. Carnations were without doubt the most important factoi, and an im- mense number were disposed of. Peonies were
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1080 The American Florist. June IS, Kansas City. BUSINESS GOOD. Never before in the history of the city was the vokime of business trans- acted on Memorial day as large as this year. The demand for flowers was so far beyond expectations that the aver- age shops on Wednesday evening pre- sented a very barren appearance. The scarcity of outdoor flowers this season was the chief cause of the heavy de- mand. Carnations were without doubt the most important factoi, and an im- mense number were disposed of. Peonies were in light supply and sold at retail for $ and $2. Shipping trade was far ahead of any Memorial day on rec- ord. Rain, which fell all day Thursday, cut short the receipts of those establish- ments near the cemeteries. The popu- larity of prepared wreaths, those com- posed of galax and immortelles, was very much in evidence. The windows of several stores were appropriately dressed with wreaths, flags and other patriotic emblems. Irises, gladioli, sweet peas and other seasonable items were on the market. Green goods were never so scarce, especially fancy ferns. The advent of the commencement season has been especially instrumental in stimulat- ing trade. One noticeable feature this season is the increasing demand for choice stock. June weddings are very much in evidence, some very good or- ders having been handled. Funeral work is well up to the usual proportions. Weather conditions have been the best since carnation planting time and the plants are in splendid condition. The egress of the best patrons to other lands is being plainly felt, and a larger num- ber are on the lists this year than ever before. Field daises are in and meet- ing with a very good demand. NOTES. The attendance at the regular monthly meeting of the Missouri Valley Horticul- tural Society, held at Swope park, June IS, was the largest this season. L. A. Goodman delivered an interesting ad- dress regarding
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