. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Mention the 4. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK ST. LO0IS. can Florist ivhenivriting. LOGAN POTS ARE BEST BT TKST Wrlt« ns for Catalog and Diaeountf. Ths Logan Pottery Co., LOGAN, OHIO. '.canFlorist v)hen writino Nashville, Tenn. FUNERAL DEMAND VERY GOOD. This section has passed through tlie hottest and dryest period, and as far as the floral world is concerned, finds itself at the opening of a new sea- son, a little disfigured, perhaps, taut "still in the ring:." On the whole, tausi-


. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Mention the 4. NIKOTEEN For Spraying. APHIS PUNK ST. LO0IS. can Florist ivhenivriting. LOGAN POTS ARE BEST BT TKST Wrlt« ns for Catalog and Diaeountf. Ths Logan Pottery Co., LOGAN, OHIO. '.canFlorist v)hen writino Nashville, Tenn. FUNERAL DEMAND VERY GOOD. This section has passed through tlie hottest and dryest period, and as far as the floral world is concerned, finds itself at the opening of a new sea- son, a little disfigured, perhaps, taut "still in the ring:." On the whole, tausi- ness has been good. It is true, more so with funeral work than in any other branch of the trade, and this has kept tip splendidly. The supply has been limited throughout the season, but still enough to keep up with the demand, and such flowers as have been on hand, are all the more beautiful by force of contrast with the burnt up and parched condition of the rest of the country. Asters have come in to some extent, but are nothing to brag about, being rather small and insignificant. Gladioli is the only thing that has kept luxuri- ous, and it has served many a purpose. There are some lilies, and a few carna- tions are being cut from the new stock, but mostly with short stems. Some of the growers .are having good .success with the Columbia rose, which is giving good satisfaction and promises to be- come a favorite, both with the grower and the buyer. To meet extra calls, some flowers are being shipped in. a,sters, carnations and roses. Chrysan- themums are in good shape for the opening up of trade and everybody seems to be very forehanded with these choicest autumn flowers. Other plants and flowers are in good condition, and other conditions being favorable, por- tend a successful season. The location of the million dollar "powder plant" in this locality has loosed a lot of dollars in the community, which has indirectly helped the florists, for prices are good. But in


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