. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 416 The a mer ica n Fl o r ist. Aprils, Toronto. CLOUDS AWAY FROM THE EASTER SKIES AND STOCK IS WELL CLEARED OUT.—AGGREGATE OF SALES A LITTLE AHEAD OF LAST YEAR.—CUT FLOWERS AND BLOOMING PLANTS ON EQUAL FOOT- ING. All the florists are rejoicing over the Easter business. Saturday morning brought rain and hearts were heavy, bnt towards noon the sun shone and the rush began. The aggregate of sales was about twelve per cent higher than last year. Probably never before at Easter has there been better stock. Rose
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 416 The a mer ica n Fl o r ist. Aprils, Toronto. CLOUDS AWAY FROM THE EASTER SKIES AND STOCK IS WELL CLEARED OUT.—AGGREGATE OF SALES A LITTLE AHEAD OF LAST YEAR.—CUT FLOWERS AND BLOOMING PLANTS ON EQUAL FOOT- ING. All the florists are rejoicing over the Easter business. Saturday morning brought rain and hearts were heavy, bnt towards noon the sun shone and the rush began. The aggregate of sales was about twelve per cent higher than last year. Probably never before at Easter has there been better stock. Roses, except Beauties, were plentiful and, though selects sold at $4 per dozen, most of the others went at $3. Carnations were not over-plentiful, but some splen- did fancies were seen. A few Prosperity realized $2 per dozen but the general price was $ per dozen for selects and $1 for ordinary stock Lily of the valley was much in demand at $1 per dozen and violets sold at $3 per dozen. Bulbous stock was not much in demand, but lilies brought 25 cents each in the good stores. In plants we have never had a better var- iety and most of them sold at good prices. Crimson Ramblers were scarce but azaleas, lilacs, spiraeas, rho- dodendrons, hydrangeas and pot lilies all sold well. Genistas were not wanted. The stores never looked better. Dun- lop had a very pretty window of two speci- men Bougainvillea Sanderiana, a large vase of cymbidiums and lily of the val- ley. Tidy had some very select roses and plant baskets in his window, while his conservatory and store were well stocked with good plants. W. Jay & Son had a nice display of plants and cut flowers. Their greenhouse at the end of the store was a splendid sight. J Simmons and had nice stock. Thos. Plumb's new store looked well and for the short time he has been in it, is making rapid progress. H. G. D. California Carnations. Our cuttings are rooted without fire heat and are strong, hardy and well rooted. The
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