. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. February 18, 1915. The Florists' Review 21 calendulas, primroses, forget-me-nots and wall-flowers. Various Notes. Little Dan Cupid was busy last week in florist circles. The marriages of James Tierman and Miss Laura Pfeiflfer and R. C. Witterstaetter and Miss Agatha Hopp were solemnized. C. E. Critchell reports valentine busi- ness as by far the best he has ever had. George Klotter has been sending L. H. Kyrk some fine single violets. Wm. Murphy's many friends will be pleased to learn of his steady gain in strength after his long illness. Visitors:
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. February 18, 1915. The Florists' Review 21 calendulas, primroses, forget-me-nots and wall-flowers. Various Notes. Little Dan Cupid was busy last week in florist circles. The marriages of James Tierman and Miss Laura Pfeiflfer and R. C. Witterstaetter and Miss Agatha Hopp were solemnized. C. E. Critchell reports valentine busi- ness as by far the best he has ever had. George Klotter has been sending L. H. Kyrk some fine single violets. Wm. Murphy's many friends will be pleased to learn of his steady gain in strength after his long illness. Visitors: E. G. Hill, Eichmond, Ind.; Walter Mott, representing the Ham- mond Paint & Slug Shot Works, Bea- con, N. Y.; I. Bayersdorfer, of H. Bay- ersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia. E. G. Gillett had 12,000 single violets from Grand Rapids for St. Valentine's day. C. H. H. PITTSBURGH, PA. The Market. Pittsburgh has had a week of mild weather, most of it murky and wet. Roses and carnations were short in supply, especially roses, of which there were not nearly enough to go around. St. Valentine's day has developed into an important flower day, especially for corsages, bouquets and boxes of flowers. The business this year was greater than ever before. In fact, it was the first time that there was an unusual demand for violets, which were used with or- chids, valley, roses and sweet peas. Sweet peas were scarce, the supply be- ing short of the demand. Cattleyas were quite plentiful and found a ready sale at fair prices. Local growers have been short on lilies. Golden Spurs, Paper Whites and tulips were in good supply. Beauties are getting scarcer every day, and prices continue to climb. The retail stores made special efforts for St. Valentine's day, and the results show the importance of advertising flower holidays, as people need only en- couragement to persuade them to buy. Various Notes. Mrs. E. A. Williams' window display of valentine boxes, decorated and tied with the prettiest of
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