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The Weekly Florists^ Review. 



Aphil 30, 1003. 



ST. PAUL. 



Tlie spring has been cold and back- 

 ward and the leaves are just appearing 

 on the trees now. Spring trade in our 

 line has scarcely commenced, conse- 

 quently those who do not handle seeds, 

 bulbs and other side lines have ex- 

 perienced a little lull in sales since 

 Easter. 



There is a fair supply ot good stock, 

 though carnations are scarce. Prices 

 have declined somewhat, though good 

 roses easily sell at $1.50 and $2 per dozen 

 at retail. Carnations are retailing at 

 $1 to .$1.50 per dozen for fancy blooms. 

 I'uneral flowers have been in active de- 

 mand and shipping trade has been very 

 fine. 



The Ladies' Auxiliary to the N. W. 

 Manufacturers' Association has de- 

 cided to give a chrysanthemum exhibi- 

 tion November 10th to 13th, the place to 

 be decided later. Prizes aggregating 

 $500 or more will be distributed. A 

 meeting of all florists in the state who 

 are interested in the show is called for 

 Monday evening. May 4th. at the Cliam- 

 ber of Commerce, to arrange for the 

 distribution of the prizes. A full atten- 

 dance is requested. All who wish to 

 make an exhibit should apply at once 

 to Mrs. A. P. Moss, 313 Laurel avenue, 

 for entry blanks. 



Tlie Minneapolis florists all report 

 Kaster sales far ahead of previous rec- 

 ords. Donaldson & Co. handled several 

 thou.sand blooming plants and had an 

 extra (inc. display of lilies. Carl John- 

 son, of the Powers Merc. Co., reports 

 big sales, especially in blooming plants. 



The Minneapolis Floral Co. had an 

 extra fine stock of lilies, azaleas, etc., 

 which were all sold early in the week. 

 Mr. Monson has his new hoiLses com- 

 pleted and filled with spring bedding 

 stock. They will be planted to carna- 

 tions early and should grow fine stock. 



X. Y. Z. 



PORTLAND. ORE. 



Easter trade exceeded all expecta- 

 tions, with a general clean-up of all 

 good stock. Tlie weather was perfect 

 and for four days, including Easter 

 Sunday, the sun shone as bright as in 

 June (something rare for Oregon at this 

 season of the year), and instead of 

 using row boats and private yachts the 

 public were able to go shopping in their 

 automobiles and carriages. Tlie balmy, 

 springlike days in March brought on a 

 good supply of flowers, and all home- 

 grown stock was of the highest grade. 

 Violets were scarce and saw their finish 

 Easter Sunday. All bulbous stock was 

 finely done, especially Easter lilies and 

 hyacinths. In roses Testout, Carnot and 

 La France were on in splendid crop and 

 retailed at from $3 to .$5 per dozen. 

 Very few novelties or expensive ar- 

 rangements were noticed. Buyers had 

 the opportunity to get the best at 

 prices slightly in ajvance of those asked 

 during the winter months. 



H. J. M. 



Patersox, N. J. — Edward Sceery has 

 moved into his new quarters at 184 

 Main street. It is very handsomely 

 fitted up. 



Shawnee. Okla. — J. K. Postma, the 

 florist, while sinking <a well, struck a; 

 stratum of a fine quality of red lead, and 

 uses it for putty. The product comes 

 out in hard chunks, hut when soaked in 

 oil becomes pliant and adhesive. 



MINNESOTA GROWN 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL STOCK. 



3,000 Syring-as ( Philacielphiis) IS tn 30-in. 



and up, s fts. In the foU()\vinff varieties : 



Ovalifolia, Zeyheri, Granditlora, Lemoinei, 



Golden. 

 4000 Spiraeas, 24 to 30-in.. strong, 7 cts. 



In the followint? sorts: Douglas!. Van 



Houttei, Anthony Waterer. Billardii. Pruni- 



folia. 

 50O Clethra, i>r Sweet Pepper Bnsh, 



■J feet and ni'. 7 rts. 

 lOOO Flowerinif Currants, 24 to 30-in.. 



7 cts. 

 1500 Altheas, Is to 30 in., 10 cts. Choice 



Named Sorts, single and double. 

 2O0O Climbing Honeysuckles, strong. 



■J years old, ,S i-ts. .Scarlet Tnnnpet, Hall's 



.Japan. Chinese Twining, Monthly Fragrant. 

 200O Matrimony Vines, extra strong 



and heavy, 5 cts. 



503 Golden Elder, J feet, strong. Sets. 



lOOO Purple Berberis, 18 to 24 in., very 



tine, s cts. 



lOOO Deutzias, l.Sto24in. and up, strong 

 and stocky, 7 cts. Candidissima, Oreuata, 

 (.Tracilis, Pride of Rochester, Waterer. 



500 Upright Honeysuckles, red and 



white, 3 to .5 feet, 10 cts. 



1000 Hydrangea Paniculata Orandi- 

 flora, IS to 20 in. and up, 10 cts. 



2000 Oolden Qlow, strong, field-grown, 



3 cts. 



HABDY HEDQINO- 



2100Caraganas, or Siberian Pea Tree, 



4 to s in., Ic 

 2200 Bussian Olive, 4 to i 



in., Ic. 



The above stock is dug and cellared ready for immediate shipment. 

 FINE FOR LANDSCAPE WORK. 



L. L MAY & CO. S£ St. Paul, Minn. 



Mention the Review when you write. 



CANNAS! 



Why buy dry roots ^\ hen started plants can be had for the same price? We have a large stock 

 of Cannas started, ready for pots, which we are offering at the following favorable terms. Those in 

 the left hand column, excepting Philadelphia, we can furnish by the 1000. 



Pennsylvania (Orchid Flowering), Crimson' 

 sliaded orange, S.'i.no per 100. 

 Oscar Dennecker, orange, $2.00 per 100. 

 Pres. Myer, crimson, S5.00 per 100' 

 C Orevet. orange crimson. jf.OO per 100. 

 Chas. Molin, flesh color, $1.00 per 100. 



Chas. Henderson, Crimson Bedder, 

 Depute Ravarin, Mme. Louise Druz, 

 Philadelphia, crimson, $1.50 per 100. 



Pierson's Premier, Mme. Crozy, Grim 

 son. gilt edge. $1.50 per 100. 

 ARUHDO DONAX VARIECATA, strong started crowns, ready for 5-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. 

 For other Seasonable Stock, see Florists' Review, page :H9. issue of April 23rd, 



NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. 



Mrntir.ii. till"- Rpvi'-w \^ hi'ii yii ;\ritr. 



Geraniums. 



10 varieties, standard, 3H-in. pots.. $1.00 



Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. pots 2. CO 



Asparagus Plumosns, from 2-in. pots, 



ready in June 3.00 



Centaurea Gymnocarpa 2.00 



Smilax, 2 in., June 1.50 



Asparagus Plnmosus Seed, $7.00 per 1000. 



Per 



100 



Coleus. 



Per 

 100 



16 standard varieties $2.00 



Seedling Petunias, 2}^-in. pots 3.00 



Verbenas, 2?^ in. pots. May 10 2.00 



Vinca Vines, 2 in. pots 2.50 



8 var. Cannas. May 1st 5.00 



Alternantharas, red and yellow, May 1st, 

 per 100, $2 00. 



CASH, PLEASE. 



JOS. H. CUNNINGHAIV1, 



Delaware, Ohio. 



Montlnn The Rih-Ipw w]ii>n yon writp. 



Wpp|ip|JAQ We are the largest growers of Verbenas in the country and those who buy of us 

 V CnDCIlHOt are sure to get plants and R. Cs.perfectly healthy and free from rust. 60 varieties. 

 Rooted Cuttings. 60c per 100; $5.00 per 1000 ; $45.00 per 10.000. Plants, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. 

 pniirTrn QnCCC Our Grafted Roses are fine, bushy plants and grown in 3 and SK-in, 

 UnHr I CU nUOCO. pots, orders taken now for delivery in May, June and July. 



Bridesmaid, Bride, Golden Gate, Kaiserin, $15.00 per 100. Ivory, Liberty, $18.00 per 100. 



Send for circular 



J. L DILLON, BLOOMSBURC, PA. 



^ jt jt jt Always mention the Flofists' RcvicW when writing advertisers. .5« J» 



