. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 668 The American Florist. Nov. ^7, New Orleans. THE FIRST DAY OF THB MONTH BROUGHT MUCH BUSINESS AND MANY BOXES OF NORTHERN FLOWERS. All Saint's day is past and as usual the decorations at the cemeteries were very elaborate, the larger part being natural flowers. Our local chrysanthemums did not turn out very well. Many were behind time and good buds of early sorts were spoiled by unfavorable weather. Some very good stock came from Missis- sippi but the larger quantity came from Chicago. About 300 boxes were recei
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 668 The American Florist. Nov. ^7, New Orleans. THE FIRST DAY OF THB MONTH BROUGHT MUCH BUSINESS AND MANY BOXES OF NORTHERN FLOWERS. All Saint's day is past and as usual the decorations at the cemeteries were very elaborate, the larger part being natural flowers. Our local chrysanthemums did not turn out very well. Many were behind time and good buds of early sorts were spoiled by unfavorable weather. Some very good stock came from Missis- sippi but the larger quantity came from Chicago. About 300 boxes were received on November 1 to supply the diflerent florists. Good chrysanthemums retailed at from $4 to $5 per dozen. J. B. Heiss, of Dayton, Ohio, is in town with a lot of foliage plants and roses as samples. He is very well satisfied with his sales, with good prospects for the future. M. M. L. Teree Haute, Ind—George E. Hunt has been sick for some days but is now improving. La Crosse, Wis—It is reported that Mrs. A. Guillaume will start a branch flower store at Madison. Bangor, Me.—A. J. Loder has his new greenhouse well stocked and is in busi- ness on a much larger scale than hereto- fore. Galesbueg, III.—I. L. Pillsbury has been giving a chrysanthemum show this week. He induced the street railway people to light his greenhouses for him during the show for the fares they would get from the attendance, he doing con- siderable advertising. Kansas City, Mo —W. L. Rock gave a chrysanthemum show and an exposition of "the best that grows in cut flowers" at his store, 1116 Walnut street, Novem- ber 8 to 10. He issued very neat invita- tions and was rewarded with large attendance and good business. KELLER BROS., _ Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pota, red m color, equal to the best on the market; are 16 miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec- tions. We give special attention to mail orders and make special sizes to
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