. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 82 The Rorists* Review Max 24, 1917. PROVIDENCE, R. SEASONABLE STOCK The Market. Tlie growers and storekeepers are find- ing little fault with the Warmer weath- er, as the indications are that there will be an unusual scarcity of outdoor flowers for Memorial day. Already many orders are being booked for that occasion. As has been the custom for a number of years, the demand is large- ly for potted plants. A slight stiffening in prices is already noticeable. Of cut flowers there is a good supply, with prices ranging about normal. Various Notes.
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 82 The Rorists* Review Max 24, 1917. PROVIDENCE, R. SEASONABLE STOCK The Market. Tlie growers and storekeepers are find- ing little fault with the Warmer weath- er, as the indications are that there will be an unusual scarcity of outdoor flowers for Memorial day. Already many orders are being booked for that occasion. As has been the custom for a number of years, the demand is large- ly for potted plants. A slight stiffening in prices is already noticeable. Of cut flowers there is a good supply, with prices ranging about normal. Various Notes. The question of an adequate supply of coal for the coming fall and winter is holding the attention of the green- housemen. It is a serious proposition. "How to Fertilize the Home Gar- den," wag the subject on which Philip Wessels, of the Ehode Island State Col- lege, addressed the Rhode Island Hor- ticultural Society at the monthly meet- ing held last week. William H. Sawyer has removed his store from 1920 to 1911 Westminster street, directly across the square from the old stand. The June exhibition of roses, straw- berries and early vegetables of the Rhode Island Horticultural Society will be held at the Narragansett hotel June 16. Thomas Callahan, who came here a few days ago from New York to enter the employ of the J. A. Budlong & Son Co., at Auburn, was taken to the hospi- tal May 13, following a sudden attack of illness. Conrad Schultz, of Westerly, was in the city last week, while on his way to Boston. O. H. Williams is turning much of his land to gardening this year. In the big greenhouses, where for several seasons at this period sweet peas were grown, thousands of tomato plants are flourish- ing. W. H. M. ChiUicothe, Mo.—The recent "flower banquet" of the local business college called for one of the largest decorations of the season. Sefton & Son say the late, cold spring has retarded the growth of bedding stock in this locality, but with
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