. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 84 The Florists^ Review NOVKMHKII 14, 1918. the call has been for the better-class stock, of which this store makes a spe- cialty. On account of the epidemic, stores have been forced to close at 3:30 p. m. and open at 9 a. m. While this has de- creased the counter trade, it gfives the florists a chance to get out the funeral or- ders. H. K. SAN FRANCISCO. The Market. Though the number of deaths from in- fluenza is on the decline in this vicinity, it still runs enough above normal to continue the rush at the florists' estab lishments. From the flori
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 84 The Florists^ Review NOVKMHKII 14, 1918. the call has been for the better-class stock, of which this store makes a spe- cialty. On account of the epidemic, stores have been forced to close at 3:30 p. m. and open at 9 a. m. While this has de- creased the counter trade, it gfives the florists a chance to get out the funeral or- ders. H. K. SAN FRANCISCO. The Market. Though the number of deaths from in- fluenza is on the decline in this vicinity, it still runs enough above normal to continue the rush at the florists' estab lishments. From the florists' stand- point, it is interesting to note that the amount of funeral work for the victims of the influenza epidemic has averaged high, many funerals calling for expen- sive palls and elaborate floral pieces. As far as stock is concerned, there is no acute shortage here, but more flow- ers could be disposed of to good advan- tage, were the supply larger. The short- ening up of chrysanthemum arrivals has called a halt on the acceptance of ship- ping orders for this particular flower. Enough stock continues to reach the market each day, however, to supply the local demand fairly well. The mums now in evidence are not up to the high standard maintained a while back, when the Japanese growers were bringing in quantities of large, fancy varieties. Now practically all the chrysanthemums arriving are being brought in by the Chinese growers, who do not produce such perfect blooms as do the Japanese, one reason probably being that the Jap- anese grow their mums under cheese- cloth, for the most part, while the Chi- nese stock is grown in the open. With little competition, the Chinese mums clean up without difficulty, regardless of their not showing the quality of the of- ferings of a fortnight ago. There was some rain during the week, but not enough to do much damage to the mums. On the other hand, it is expected to help the violets, the supply of which to date has been below requirem
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