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The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



Januauv G. 1898. 



TELEGRAPH CODE. 



In telegraphing orders to an}' of the 

 wholesale dealers in cut flowers use the 

 following code: 



Assume — Di' not answer if cannot fill order. 



Abrogate— In case you caunut All order, telegraph 

 at oure. 



Anticipate— Answer at unce, stating wbethtr you 

 can nr cannot fill order. 



Ambition— If you can only partially fill order, do 

 Sit, anil ri'ply. stating what, 



Ailiiiiral— Order must be Bent on train mentioned 

 onlv. 



Anthiilanoe — Want all of order filled or none, and 

 prniiiiit answer back. 



Adjarent— If cannot send on train mentioned, next 

 one will do. 



Atfable— Send prepaid by baggage master. If no ex- 

 press messenger on train. 



Decorate — If cannot send all on train mentioned, 

 send all you cai , and send balance on next train. 



Admission— This order Is a substitute fur my 

 reguhir order. 



Dancing— If cannot fill order exactly as specified, 

 you may substitute according to your bejt judg- 

 ment. 



An< cstor— This order Is an addition to my regular 

 ordrr. 



Durable— Colored flowers must not be substituted 

 fur white. 



Affection— Fill if possible, even at extra expense. 



Fabricate— P'lowers ordered are to be re-shlpped 

 to a distance, therefore buds must be cut specially 

 close. 



Fortunate— Select extra stock and charge accord 

 lagly. 



Devotion— For cheap worlv, and can use second- 

 class flowers, if at reduced price. 



Flattery— If price has advanced since last quota- 

 tion, do not send goods, but telegraph. 



Forgery— This order countermands all prevluue 

 orders, 



Formation-Add these Hems to the order which 

 ymi already Inivr. but in <ase first order Is already 

 shipped, cancrl tlii--* addition. 



Flamingo — We arc in a bad pinch; send us some- 

 thing to hel|i us out. even it uf poor guallty. 



Flocking— Have seut mull order; If not yet re- 

 ceived, send fullowlug at once, and cancel mail or- 

 der when received. 



Foraging— This order includes all items previously 

 ordered and wanted for thl.s date. 



Superior— Can use something especially flue, and 

 am willing to pay accordingly. 



Skip — If you are out, buy the best you can; we ac- 

 cept risk of getting "pickled" stock. 



Corporal— If cannot send on night train, niurnlng 

 train will du. 



THE CODE BELOW WILL BE VSED 



IN ANSWERING YOU, WHEN 



NECESSARY. 



Elope— Cannot fill yuur order to-day. Stock is 

 sciiree. Have tried to buy at other houses for you. 



Lecture — Our store was closed yesterday when 

 yuur telegram came. Received it this morning. 

 Will ship by first train to-day, unless counter- 

 manded at once. 



Willing— Cannot ship on train mentioned. Will 

 send on next train possible to-day. 



Eclipse— Will send part of your order. Balance 

 scarce. Cannot get it at any price to-day. 



Artistic— Cannot fill order to-day, if you want or- 

 der filled (same order) to-morrow, wire us at 

 once. 



Favorite— Stock very poor, none better to be had. 

 Will ship unless countermanded by o'clock. 



Fundament— Stock named In this telegram has 

 been st-nt, and balance, unless countermanded by 

 telegram, will be sent on 



KEEP THE DEALERS POSTED. 



Keep the dealer from whom you order 

 flowers fully posted as to the sort of stock 

 for which you have the largest sale. 

 Write him as fully as possible when vou 

 have time to devote to the matter. Keep 

 him fully advised as to the needs of your 

 trade. He will then know nmch better 

 how to fill your telegraphic orders. He 

 will know whether to send you the best 

 in the market at the top price or to send 

 you a fair grade at a more moderate 

 price. The dealer is anxious to please 

 you but often his information is meagre. 

 Make this information as full as possible 

 by mail and your telegraphic orders will 

 be filled more to your satisfaction. 



COTTBROS.CQ 



Wholesale Cut Flowers 



AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 



88 WABASH AVENUE. 

 Carnations, Violets and Valley, Specialties. CHICAGO, ILL. 



Full Line of Wire Work. 



LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE 

 EXPRESS 466. 



WRITE US FOR 

 ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. 



GRADL 



FULL LINE OF WIRE DESIGNS 

 AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 



mmfiim 



Cut Flowers 



Properlv packed and promptly forwarded. 



21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 



500,000 

 FEET 

 OF 

 GLASS. 



im )m. 



WHOLESALE GROWERS OF CIT FLOWERS. 



\Vv .-an nil nil "nk-i-^ on ^hort notir^- with all leading: variefies 

 ut l^.^es and (';uniitions. Wf aiv hcadquai t.M;; lor tine AMEKI 

 CAN BEAUTIES. GiVf us a liiai ami . mtiv in.. ■ vuiii sell- 



Write for Prices on.... 



....Rose and Carnation Rooted Cuttings. 



51 WABASH AVENUE, CHICAGO. 



HARDY ROSES, 



C. H. JOOSTEN, Importer, 

 193 Greenwich St., NEW YORK. 



Etc., For the Garden and Greenhouse. See advrrtisrmtnt lliis p;i:Hr D.-c 2. ]>;it'i 



WHOLESALE 

 FLORIST 



C. A. KUEHN 



Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. 



Manufacturer of the Patent Wire Clamp Floral 



Designs. A full line of supp)ifS always on 



hand. Wiiti' for catalogue and i)rii'es. 



1122 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. 



..C. W. WORS.. 



Wholesale Florist 



2740 OLIVE STREET 



ST. LOUIS, MO 



FINE BOSES— Shipped Carefully to all 

 Parts of the Country. 



ALBERT J. BAttR, Pres. FRANK M. ELLIS, Mngr. 



MOUND CITYGUT FLOWER GO. 



Wholesale Commission Florists 



13 2 2 PINE ST. ST. LOUIS, MO. 



Consig'nmeuts Solicited. 



Special .attention paid to Shipping Orders. 



E. C. AMLING, 



Wholesale Cut Flowers 



Consignments soUe.itod. 

 Prompt attention to shipping orders. 



51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 



