. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 52 The Weekly Florists' Review* Februaby 22, 1012. Eecord breakingr business for this sea- son is reported by C. Morton, of the Los Angeles Flower Market. Daffodils and other spring flowers are most in evidence just now and these are most successfully shipped in all directions. The sympathy of all his friends in the trade will be with Albert Knopf, of the Eedondo Floral Co., in the death of his brother, Fred. Although he had been ailing some time, the end came rather suddenly February 13. Albert, we are glad to report, was feeling much better. At a
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 52 The Weekly Florists' Review* Februaby 22, 1012. Eecord breakingr business for this sea- son is reported by C. Morton, of the Los Angeles Flower Market. Daffodils and other spring flowers are most in evidence just now and these are most successfully shipped in all directions. The sympathy of all his friends in the trade will be with Albert Knopf, of the Eedondo Floral Co., in the death of his brother, Fred. Although he had been ailing some time, the end came rather suddenly February 13. Albert, we are glad to report, was feeling much better. At a hastily summoned meeting of the Los Angeles County Horticultural Society, February 10, a resolution en- dorsing Wm. Woods as the successor to the late A. K. Meserve as horticultural commissioner was adopted. If merits count, Mr. Woods' knowledge of local conditions and his experience gained as state quarantine officer, as well as his oft shown reluctance to put the trade to inconvenience in the perfor- mance of his duties, should insure his obtaining the post. Visitors: Martin Eeukauf, represent- ing Bayersdorfer & Co., of Philadel- phia; D. MacEorie and J. McClellan, of San Francisco; T. Smith, of Cleve- land, O. H. E. Eichards. PORTLAND, ORE. St. Valentine's was ,4ii^,»urprise to everyone. While there was plenty of stock on hand, the way it was cleaned up was unexpected. Violets, red roses, carnations and tulips were the best sellers. Azalea and tulip pans also moved well. Chinese New Year also creates a demand for flowers, but only for Eomans and azaleas; it seems im- possible to sell the Chinese anything else. A batch of azaleas is specially grown for the occasion. Spring flow- ers are more abundant, which readily accounts for the surplus of carnations and general stock. E. C. Cook has been in the hospital for several weeks, but is reported to be improving slowly. E. E. C. TACOMA, WASH. The Market. The weather during the last few weeks has been favorable—indeed, too
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