. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 98 7-T rr. The Florists* Review 'A. Z>ECBUBEB 2, 1915. FITTSBUBGH. The Market. Thanksgiving trade was good, much better than last year. There were plenty of flowers, with many more chrysanthe- mums than we have had so late in the season for some' years. Orchids were not in evidence at all and it was hoped violets would get the call instead, but they were not helped much. There were plenty of good roses and carnations to supply all demands, except in white roses, which are not usually so much in demand at this season of the year, but when they we
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 98 7-T rr. The Florists* Review 'A. Z>ECBUBEB 2, 1915. FITTSBUBGH. The Market. Thanksgiving trade was good, much better than last year. There were plenty of flowers, with many more chrysanthe- mums than we have had so late in the season for some' years. Orchids were not in evidence at all and it was hoped violets would get the call instead, but they were not helped much. There were plenty of good roses and carnations to supply all demands, except in white roses, which are not usually so much in demand at this season of the year, but when they were not to be had everyone wanted them. The wholesale houses look bare this week, as chrysanthemums are done and there is nothing large to take their place, except lilies, which will come into their own again. Good sweet peas would be quite acceptable, but there are few coming in at present. Society do- ings have taken a spurt and a number of good-sized affairs have called for special stock. The retail stores all look busy, and, now that Thanksgiving is past, one can see evidences of get- ting ready for Christmas. Various Notes. George Marshall, of the McCallum Co., is soon to become a benedict. He has not made known the date, but he has the girl and she has said "Yes" and he is looking pleasant. Fred Burki has been called to jury duty, but will be through with it in time to look after the ^Christmas cut. The Florists' Club will meet Tuesday evening, December 7, at the Fort Pitt hotel. There will be reports from the various flower shows by members who attended them, and there will also be exhibits of Christmas plants and deco- rative materials. A splendid meeting is assured. Among the out-of-town people who have been here to look for Christmas novelties were Mr. McGrath, of Fischer & McGrath, New Castle, Pa., and Thomas Fitzgerald, of Beaver, Pa. "While trade in nearly all lines is booming in the lower Ohio valley, the florists complain that they are not get-
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