. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 82 The Florists^ Review marcb c tei« Walter Armaeost & Co. have secured all the pipe and fittings for the five houses, each 36x300 feet, that will form the first unit of the new construction. Mr. Armacost says that greenhouse building at present puts an awful crimp in the bank roll, but he believes that it will pay to be among the early ones. Among the items showing the high cost of building are boilers at $3,000 each which a few years ago were quoted at $900. The L. A. Floral Co. is branching out considerably in plant shipments and there has a
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 82 The Florists^ Review marcb c tei« Walter Armaeost & Co. have secured all the pipe and fittings for the five houses, each 36x300 feet, that will form the first unit of the new construction. Mr. Armacost says that greenhouse building at present puts an awful crimp in the bank roll, but he believes that it will pay to be among the early ones. Among the items showing the high cost of building are boilers at $3,000 each which a few years ago were quoted at $900. The L. A. Floral Co. is branching out considerably in plant shipments and there has also been a good local demand for some excellent stock of Primula malacoides in large pans. In addition, the cut flower shipments are holding up well. Frank Lichtenberg reports a lot of table and other decorations that are taking the place of funeral work—a good sign. H. E. Eichards. SAN FRANCISCO. The Market. Arrivals of roses and certain other flowers increased during the last week, but the passing of the early crop of daffodils and a falling off in the supply of freesias and carnations tended to keep the aggregate about the same. The roses generally show excellent qual- ity and more could still be used on cer- tain days, as there is an active shipping demand in addition to a seasonably brisk local call. Prices have receded slightly, but the market is firm for this time of the year. Hadley roses show up particularly well at present and clean up easily, and the same may be said of Eussell and Ophelia. American Beauties leave nothing to be desired. A nice cut of baby roses finds a ready market. Daffodils are missed, the early crop having gone off abruptly a week or two before the later varieties are due. The limited offerings have been bringing $ and as high as $2 a hun- dred, whereas the best blooms to be had sold for 40 and 50 cents a week ago. Though in lighter supply, carnations have not advanced, the best grades bringing 75 cents a bunch. Freesias also remain at the
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