. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. rrn Pat. Oct. 80, 1919 ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Market. All unusually quiet period was noticed during the first part of last week and business in the stores was practically at a standstill. With the exception of a little funeral work, which created some demand, the wholesale business was par- ticularly quiet. The first real frost of the season was a good one and Wednes- day, October 26, practically everything was blackened. A slight frost the night following just about finished the outdoor stock, except such as was sheltered. Not for many years has the
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. rrn Pat. Oct. 80, 1919 ROCHESTER, N. Y. The Market. All unusually quiet period was noticed during the first part of last week and business in the stores was practically at a standstill. With the exception of a little funeral work, which created some demand, the wholesale business was par- ticularly quiet. The first real frost of the season was a good one and Wednes- day, October 26, practically everything was blackened. A slight frost the night following just about finished the outdoor stock, except such as was sheltered. Not for many years has the frost held off until such a late date. Stock is reaching us in good supply and is in excellent condition, but tlie poor demand has some- what lowered the prices. Previous to this condition, prices were holding up wonderfully well. Business for Hal- loween, however, showed some change, but the demand was not as large as might be expected. Chrysanthemums arc the most popular of all flowers just now and the supply is becoming larger each day. Of the varieties seen, Oconto and Golden Glow are in the biggest domand. Smith's Advance is almost gone for the season. Extra fine pompons are seen and sell well. Violets, during the few colder days, have been much improved and sell better. Easter and calla lilies are not in big supply, but there is a good demand. Roses are especially ])lcntiful and prices are a little lower. The varie- ties include Ophelia, Columbia, Premier, Ward, Maryland, the Killarnoys, Cru- sader and Butterfly. The sui)ply of orchids and valley is larger than the ilemand at times, but they are generally in good demand. The crop of carnations is gradually on the increase and good stock is seen. Pink varieties are in heavier demand. A few gladioli and cal- endulas are seen, but the supply is lim- ited. Stevia and gypsoi)hila are also seen, but not in any quantity. Various Notes. Halloween window decorations were much in vogue last week and some ex- ceedingly showy and pl
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