. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 38 The Florists^ Review Januabt 20, 1921 passed, or nearly so, as have Soleil d'Or. Sweet peas are coming stronger with the strengthening sun and a large supply is in early prospect. Violets also are more plentiful, as are cattleyas. The price of the best cattleyas has fallen in the absence of last winter's strong de- mand for them. Stevia is more plentiful, temporarily. Both callas and giganteums are scarce at the moment, but a new batch of the latter is about ready, sev- eral houses report. There is nothing new in greens, except that ferns arrivi
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 38 The Florists^ Review Januabt 20, 1921 passed, or nearly so, as have Soleil d'Or. Sweet peas are coming stronger with the strengthening sun and a large supply is in early prospect. Violets also are more plentiful, as are cattleyas. The price of the best cattleyas has fallen in the absence of last winter's strong de- mand for them. Stevia is more plentiful, temporarily. Both callas and giganteums are scarce at the moment, but a new batch of the latter is about ready, sev- eral houses report. There is nothing new in greens, except that ferns arriving from the east are deteriorating and orders are being can- celed because of unsatisfactory quality, out of keeping with price. Mr. Wietor, the Banker. Nicholas J. Wietor, florist, has become Mr. Wietor, the banker. He is a director and second vice-president of the new Devon Trust & Savings Bank, which opened for business January 15. The bank has a capital of $100,000 and a paid-in surplus of $20,000. Every old- time florist knows its location, the build- ing at the southwest corner of Clark street and Devon avenue, a short dis- tance east of the Wietor greenhouses. In the early days of the Rogers Park greenhouse community transportation ended there and the site was occupied for many years by an establishment known as "The Last Chance," affording the ultimate opportunity for the north- bound traveler to obtain refreshments. Mr. Wietor was not present at tlie opening of his bank, being in Florida with his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Reinberg, but there were many flowers. Frauenfelder's to Change Hands. One of the interesting topics of con- versation in the market the last few days has been the report that the old- established Frauenfelder stand on West Madison street is about to pass into younger hands. C. Frauenfelder did a highly prosperous business for many years, and since his death the store has been conducted successfully by his wife and daughter. Recently Mrs. Fr
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