. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 310 The American Florist. Aug. 26, Albert Jones, of the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co.'s force, is a believer in short summer hours. Wholesale places he claims should close at 3 p. m., as the business of the day is then prac- tically over, and one or tvv^o disap- pointments, in not being able to get the this or that flower wanted, would make the retailers carry more stock. The old established business of the Martin Store, 1725 Chestnut street, is for sale. S. S. Pennock, the trustee, who has it in charge, thinks it a f
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 310 The American Florist. Aug. 26, Albert Jones, of the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co.'s force, is a believer in short summer hours. Wholesale places he claims should close at 3 p. m., as the business of the day is then prac- tically over, and one or tvv^o disap- pointments, in not being able to get the this or that flower wanted, would make the retailers carry more stock. The old established business of the Martin Store, 1725 Chestnut street, is for sale. S. S. Pennock, the trustee, who has it in charge, thinks it a fine opening for enterprising men with moderate capital. It contains quite a stock and is well fitted for the business. Terms are very favorable. Robert Craig and a party of friends were guests at the Waretown summer retreat of Commodore Westcott, Aug- ust 18-19. There were no sharks this time, only lots of fun and flound- ers. A new commodious ice box has been installed in the Stuart Miller estab- lishment. This rising young whole- saler is paving the way for a good trade the coming winter. The Philadelphia Wholesale Florists Exchange is now settled in new quart- ers and carries quite a line of summer flowers. Business is reported very good for the season. Fine , really splendid flowers, were a feature of the Berger Brothers' market. Maryland roses and choice 'gladioli were also seen in high grade flowers. K. New Yofk. GOOD STOCK COMMANDS HIGH PRICES. The demand for cut flowers contin- ues light, but on account of the scarc- ity of good stock prices continue high for the season. There has been a slight increase in the supply of roses from the new crop. The late asters are now arriving, and better stock is seen than the early crop furnished, and it sells well. Some of the best have wholesaled at the rate of $4 per ICK), but the ruling prices are from $2 to $3. Orchids, lilies and lily of the val- ley are in light supply and prices are firm. Quite a sprinkling of chrysa
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