. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. November 6, 1913. The Florists'Review 19 Poor Market for Mums. I feel that the demand for the chrys- anthemum is just as large as it ever was, or even larger, but this year in the large eastern wholesale markets the thousands, nay millions, of dahlia blooms brought into the markets formed a staggering load for the chrysanthe- mum to overcome, since the dahlia can be and is sold so cheaply. We can, of course, have no argument with the dahlia grower, for he, like ourselves, is entitled to make what he can from his business and enjoy the fruits of the
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. November 6, 1913. The Florists'Review 19 Poor Market for Mums. I feel that the demand for the chrys- anthemum is just as large as it ever was, or even larger, but this year in the large eastern wholesale markets the thousands, nay millions, of dahlia blooms brought into the markets formed a staggering load for the chrysanthe- mum to overcome, since the dahlia can be and is sold so cheaply. We can, of course, have no argument with the dahlia grower, for he, like ourselves, is entitled to make what he can from his business and enjoy the fruits of the earth, but it does seem as though the problem of distribution to the masses could be better accomplished than by crowding the wholesale markets to such an extent that nothing can be sold at a remunerative figure. We have the varieties, we have the culture and skill, but in a season such as this last one we certainly have not had the market to dispose of the stock. If there is anyone who knows of a way to overcome this condition, I should be glad to have him mention it or have the matter threshed out in a meeting by the members present. Had provi- dence intervened with a good, sharp frost or two during the last days of September, as it frequently does, there would have been a different story to tell. One good result, however, of the beautiful fall we have had has been the marvelous display of outdoor early flowering mums. In our own case sev- eral acres that we planted have been a wonderful sight since the last week in September and even today are ex- traordinarily fine in spite of the drench- ing rains and heavy fogs. Can the market for chrysanthemum blooms be increased? I think it can by growers broadening out their list and not confining themsrives to the eternal Ivory, Bonnaffon, and one or two other kinds. When onr, is shipping to a wholesale market, the varieties that will ship well must be the first consid- eration and, of course, take precedence, but it will be noted in
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