. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1210 The American Florist. Dec. 28, New York. LIGHT ARRIVALS OF CUT STOCK. The most noticeable feature of the week's business was tlie gradual decrease in the supply of cut stock arriving in the wholesale district. A few growers who dropped in said that stock was scarce. If they meant that it was scarce in Twenty- eighth street and the Coogan building they were right. The knowing ones of afore- said marts look mysterious and wink the other eye. Witli such light arrivals, in some lines there was scarcely enough sto
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1210 The American Florist. Dec. 28, New York. LIGHT ARRIVALS OF CUT STOCK. The most noticeable feature of the week's business was tlie gradual decrease in the supply of cut stock arriving in the wholesale district. A few growers who dropped in said that stock was scarce. If they meant that it was scarce in Twenty- eighth street and the Coogan building they were right. The knowing ones of afore- said marts look mysterious and wink the other eye. Witli such light arrivals, in some lines there was scarcely enough stock to supply the norijial demand; with Christmas drawing near it was certain that prices must go up and up they went. On Saturday special American Beauty roses climbed to 60 cents, Bride and Bridesmaid to 12 and 15 cents, and Rich- mond to 15 and 20 cents. Carnations of the best grades ran from 6 to 10 cents. The best violets sold at $1 per 100. Paper White narcissi and stevia were about the only stocks that were plentiful, and they were in abundance. NOTES. At the Warendorff store in the Ansonla, Seventy-third street and Broadway, a unique window effect has been secured witli a company of cupids (they look like cupids) suspended over the large show window. In a setting of red flowers, rib- bon and bells the effect is pleasing. Other features of the window are fine eypriped- lums, poinsettias and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The work in combinations and decora- | tions at George M. Stumpp's is on a par With the established reputation of his store for showing tlie public novel, inter- esting and beautiful effects. Having in the person of Stumpp, Jr., a decorator with original ideas, tliey can be looked to for something out of the ordinary when the holidays come around. Mengham & Westwood recently opened a store at 422 Columbus avenue, and have been doing a very satisfactory business, both members being tlioroughly trained designers and decorators with years of experience with
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