November 23, 1918 



HORTICULTURE 



517 



DEEDS-NOT— WORDS 



WE ARE ALIVE IN REALTY— NOT FANCY 



Business either progresses or stands still, or gradually slips back in the "also ran" 

 class. Our Business Progress distinctly proves that we are of a Progressive Type, which 

 is exemplified by our Beautiful New Store and modern improvements we have installed. 



The B. A. Snyder Co. was founded on Quality, Service and Right Prices; nothing 

 spectacular ever entered in our methods. 



Our original idea of Quality, Service and Price to our many customers has earned for 

 us the cognomen as the House of Quality, with a square deal to all. 



So, that today with the most modem store in New England, we cannot refrain from 

 rejoicing over the fact that it is our pleasure to offer our numerous customers throughout 

 the country our Service and Facilities unsurpassed by none for you to command. 



TRY US ONCE YOU WILL AGAIN 



B. A. SNYDER CO., 



Wholesale Florists 



21-23-25 Otis Street, BOSTON, MASS. 



Telephone*. Fort Hill 1083-1084—1085 



Flower Market Reports 



Business has dragged a 

 BOSTON little during the past 



few days and this, to- 

 gether with the crest of the chrysan- 

 themum wave and the heavy increase 

 in the carnation cut, has had some 

 depressing eiTect upon market values 

 but not to the extent of any stampede, 

 and there will now be no further re- 

 cessions aa Thanksgiving is expected 

 to create a good active demand. All 

 thoughts now are centered on the 

 supply and the probable demand for 

 the great celebration and considerably 

 higher values on first-class stock are 

 now in prospect, especially if season- 

 able cold weather should follow on 

 the present high temperatures. All 

 the usual material available at this 

 date may be found in the markets but 

 quality has suffered froan the extend- 

 ed "miugginess" and stuff is soft and 

 lacking in substance. Growers will 

 show a wise sagacity and avoid later 

 recrimination and loss by avoiding the 

 mistake of withholding from the im- 

 mediate market for Thanksgiving Day 

 requirements any stock that is now 

 matured. In the long run this is al- 

 ways the better policy, tending to a 

 healthier market in ever>' way. 



The chrysanthemum is 

 CHICAGO still the queen of the 

 hour, but her reign 

 shows signs of nearing the end. Not 

 that there will not be blooms left 

 for some time to come, but prices are 

 fluctuating more and there is by no 

 means a unity of opinion as to the 

 amount of stock to be counted on for 

 Thanksgiving. Buyers should place 

 orders early if they wooild not run the 

 chances of disappointment. Carna- 

 tions are still scarce and from appear- 



WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKETS - ™^"«'^"-/o''D'liLERs only 



Rosea 



Am. Beauty, Special 



" ** Fancy and Extra 



" " No. I and culls 



Russell 



Hadley 



Euler, Mock 



Arenbcrg, Hoosier Beauty 



Ward, Hillingdon 



Killaniey, Key, Taft 



Ophelia. Sunburst 



C«mationft 



Cattleyu 



Lilies, Lonffiflonun 



Lilies, Speciosum 



LUy of the VaUey 



Snapdragon 



Violets 



DaUias 



Calondula 



Chrysanthemuins 



Gardenias 



Adiantnna 



Smilaz 



AsparainsPla.&Spren. (looBhs.) 



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BUFFALO 



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ances they are likely to remain so. 

 The fact that most growers reduced 

 their stock and planted chrysantlie- 

 mums instead, on account of the fuel 

 difficulties of last year, makes it more 

 than probable that carnations will not 

 be in excess of demand for many 

 months, if at all this year, and with 

 the passing of pompons the need for 

 them will be even greater. The rose 

 market is in excellent condition. Sup- 

 ply of all varieties is good and every- 

 thing sells at fair prices. The weath- 

 er is still too warm for violets. Cal- 

 endulas are as good as ever and sell 

 readily, their bright color and excel- 

 lent keeping qualities making them 

 popular through all seasons of the 

 year. Lilies are scarce. Lily of the 

 valley is in small supply but the de- 

 mand is light. 



Business is very 

 CINCINNATI good and the ad- 

 vance demand for 

 Thanksgiving is very heavy. The 

 wholesalers, however, are going very 



easy on accepting orders for that day 

 because of a possible shortness in 

 the supply. Everything coming in at 

 this time Is cleaning up readily and 

 there is no opportunity to accumulate 

 a supply. Most all stock has been cut 

 rather close, too. Shipping business 

 is excellent and has held up well 

 through the fall business. The rose 

 supply is fairly good and meets with 

 a ready sale. Carnations clean up 

 well. Lilies are scarce. Callas are 

 fairly plentiful. Chrysanthemums are 

 in a good supply but this supply is 

 shortening and uncertain for Thanks- 

 giving. The novelty, Sunshine, is 

 taking well. Other offerings are 

 sweet peas and single violets. 



Mild weather has 



CLEVELAND had the effect of 



increasing the daily 



cuts, causing a bountifully supplied 



market. Trade, however, absorbs 



practically everything coming in. 



Receipts of roses are normal and 



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