. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 600 The American Florist. April 21, tions, roses and tulips. Mr. Brown adds: "This place, from its rapid growth, has changed from a 30 cent town to a city with an increased demand for flowers of all kinds. My trade is growing with each ; Br-\mpton, Ont.—T. W. Duggan, nianag;er of the estate of H. Dale, of this city, reports that trade conditions this year were about the same as last year. The supply of cut flowers was equal to the demand, bulbous stock being less called for and roses and car- nation
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 600 The American Florist. April 21, tions, roses and tulips. Mr. Brown adds: "This place, from its rapid growth, has changed from a 30 cent town to a city with an increased demand for flowers of all kinds. My trade is growing with each ; Br-\mpton, Ont.—T. W. Duggan, nianag;er of the estate of H. Dale, of this city, reports that trade conditions this year were about the same as last year. The supply of cut flowers was equal to the demand, bulbous stock being less called for and roses and car- nations being most in demand. Birmingham, Ala.—Lindsay, the Florist, reports prices for first-class stock better than heretofore and sales one-third larger than last j'ear. The supply of flowering plants was not nearly equal to the demand and cut flowers were also scarce. Azaleas and spireas were in great demand, but hya- cinths moved slowly. Some "pickled" stock was a source of loss to this firm, and surprise was expressed that it came from a supposedly reputable grower. Lincoln, Neb.—C. H. Frey reports Easter business as being about 35 per cent better than last year. Better prices were obtained for lilies this year, but other stock sold at about the same fig- ures as last year. The supply of cut flowers was equal to the demand with the exception of lilies, more of which could have been used. Lilies, Crimson Rambler and Baby Rambler roses were largely called foi as were carnations, tulips and violets; bulbous stock and foliage plants did not have a heavy de- mand. There was less call for stock for church decoration this year than formerly. Some Easter Displays at Chicago Stores. The amount of business done by the retail stores this Easter was largely in excess of former years and everyone was kept busy filling orders. Friday and Saturday the majority of the busi- ness was done, as the buyers always wait until the last moment in order to have plants and flowers as fre
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