. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 438 The American Florist. Oct. 26, Cincinnati- TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.—FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS SELL WELL.—A BIG BANgDET DECORATION.—VARIOUS DOINGS. Business early in the week was a little slow, but it livened up later. Good stock is moving well, but the poor grades must be sold in job lots. Good chrysanthe- mums at present are scarce and those received are disposed of at a lair price. There are not many lancy carnations and buyers have to content themselves with the medium grade. Lily of the valley is plentiful but
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 438 The American Florist. Oct. 26, Cincinnati- TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT.—FANCY CHRYSANTHEMUMS SELL WELL.—A BIG BANgDET DECORATION.—VARIOUS DOINGS. Business early in the week was a little slow, but it livened up later. Good stock is moving well, but the poor grades must be sold in job lots. Good chrysanthe- mums at present are scarce and those received are disposed of at a lair price. There are not many lancy carnations and buyers have to content themselves with the medium grade. Lily of the valley is plentiful but moving rather slowly. Smilax and asparagus are very scarce. Hardesty & Company arranged a very unique decoration for the carriage and wagon manufacturers' banquet at the Armory October 24. On the tables were seventy-five vases of chrysanthemums, twelve blooms to a vase. Between the vases were small toy wagons and bug- gies filled with roses and carnations. This was one of the biggest jobs in the city this season, there being 700 guests present. C. J. Jones has booked the order forthe Mathews-Foraker wedding. This will be one of the largest decorations of the season. W. A. Mann spent the greater part of the past week visiting his customers in the blue-grass regions of Kentucky. J. A. Peterson has returned from a trip to Cleveland, Detroit, Richmond and Chicago. Miss White, of Lexington, was a caller this week. D. Queen Louise Garnation Being sold out of field-grown plants of this grand variety, we are now booking orders for rooted cuttings for early delivery. Price $ per 100; $45 00 per 1000. Verbenas We have increased our facilities and hope to fill all orders promptly this season. 20,000 rooted cuttings now ready of our 60 finest varieties. Price $ per 100. $ per 1000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Chicago Carnation Co.'s TWO FINEST CARNATIONS: MRS. POTTER PALMER, scarlet. MRS. n. N. niGINBOTHAM, light pink. Will be introduced the coming season. CHICAGO
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