. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. rSgo. TIIF. A llfER I X F L O R J S T. 251. VCG V\\.\.iQ \N\1H OKCH\QS FOStS KHO KO\lvH"\Vi>A ^tRNS. Holly with berries was Ycr_v scarce and sold lor a u;ood price. Indianapolis, Ind.—About 20percent larger than last year, the increased sales being mainly of cheaper flow^crs. such as bulbous bloom. Prices obtained were about the same as last year, but we had less kicking. Prices paid were higher. Supply was sufficient and quality much better. The comjietition in the sale of Christmas greens was very ke
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. rSgo. TIIF. A llfER I X F L O R J S T. 251. VCG V\\.\.iQ \N\1H OKCH\QS FOStS KHO KO\lvH"\Vi>A ^tRNS. Holly with berries was Ycr_v scarce and sold lor a u;ood price. Indianapolis, Ind.—About 20percent larger than last year, the increased sales being mainly of cheaper flow^crs. such as bulbous bloom. Prices obtained were about the same as last year, but we had less kicking. Prices paid were higher. Supply was sufficient and quality much better. The comjietition in the sale of Christmas greens was very keen, and on account of warm weather it was unsatis- factory to handle it. Wouldn't it be a good idea to hang up in every store a ])rinted statement of the reasons why prices are so high at the holidays. It would save a good deal of explaining to customers. Alpanv, N. Y.—.\bout onefourth larger than last year. I'ossibly an increased demand for violets. Prices obtained were about the same as last year, prices paid were somewhat higher for roses. The SHjiply was not equal to demand, tjuality of flowers about the average. Trade in Christmas greens was larger than last year. The dull weather caused many Pedes to be malformed. Porti-and, Mr.—Holiday trade about one third less than last year and prices lower. Possibly an call for roses and violets. Sujiply was not equal to demand, (piality not as good as last year. Had no trade in Christmas greens this ye;ir; 10 years ago our retail trade the dav before Christmas run from $250 to $300. New —Holiday sales were 50 ]K'r cent larger than last year. Roses lead any other flower in demand. Had plenty of bulbous flowers from home grown stock. The large demand and consc(|iient good prices m.'iy be attributed to some extent to the large nmnber of strangers in the city. There was a good snjiply of Mowers of excellent quality owing to the favorable weather. Holly and mistletoe is the only green in demand here
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