. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 36 The Florists^ Review May 31, 1917. down from their high estate to $5 per hundred and under. The market has been carrying a large supply of longi- florum lilies and a big supply was left over May 26. On orders for the pres- ent week, nevertheless, prices were har- dening and $8 to $10 seems a probable range for Memorial day supplies. The southern lilac is done, but the local cut is on and great quantities are being disposed of. Shipments from farther north will help to prolong the season. In fact, the temperature is not yet even springlike, so wh
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 36 The Florists^ Review May 31, 1917. down from their high estate to $5 per hundred and under. The market has been carrying a large supply of longi- florum lilies and a big supply was left over May 26. On orders for the pres- ent week, nevertheless, prices were har- dening and $8 to $10 seems a probable range for Memorial day supplies. The southern lilac is done, but the local cut is on and great quantities are being disposed of. Shipments from farther north will help to prolong the season. In fact, the temperature is not yet even springlike, so what was good for the lilac was detrimental to the peonies and there were -few good ones for Memorial day. Callas profited by the shortage of peonies and there were plenty of them, the best being worth $8 per hundred. Daffodils seem to have received a new lease of life and are of good quality. There is no end of irises and sweet peas. Baby gladioli are popular. Daisies, calendulas, pansies and stocks are abundant. Many wholesale cut flower houses are displaying flowering plants, especially geraniums. Wholesalers Organize. A meeting of wholesale florists was held May 26, on the second floor of the Coogan building, thirty-four being pres- ent. A permanent organization was formed under the name "Wholesale Cut Flower and Allied Trades Association. Eugene Dailledouze was elected presi- dent; W. G. Badgley, vice-president; Charles Schenck, treasurer, and P. B. Rigby, secretary. Various committees were appointed and it was decided to commence closing Sundays on the first Sunday in July. Various Notes. A. J. Guttman states that Guttman & Raynor, Inc., have leased adequate space in the well equipped and commo- dious store of the United Cut Flower Co., Ill West Twenty-eighth street, which arrangement takes effect June 1. This move is a clear manifestation of the trend of the times toward practical economy and the attainment of maxi- mum efficiency, while at the same time bringing
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