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THE BEST SCARLET CARNATION-Being remarkably prolific 



PHILADELPHIA NOTES. 



There was a dearth of novelties in 

 the holiday plant trade this year; but 

 the old staples were never better in 

 evidence, better grown, nor better dis- 

 posed of. As a consequence, both 

 growers and retailers are happy. Con- 

 gratulations are in order, and are here- 

 by tendered. The Christmas tree sup- 

 ply was as usual in excess of demand, 

 but not such a glut as last year. The 

 weather was delightfully clear and 

 mild all through, and undoubtedly con- 

 tributed to the enormous business 

 done. 



The H. F. Michell Co. are well sat- 

 isfied with their Christmas trade. 

 Their store is in the centre of the shop- 

 ping district and commands an im- 

 mense counter business in flowering 

 and foliage plants, evergreens and sup- 

 plies. Mr. Michell also expresses him- 

 self as highly pleased with the returns 

 from his advertising in HORTICUL- 

 TURE. 



Poinsettias, both cut and plants, 

 were a heavily advertised item in 

 HORTICULTURE last week, and the 

 two chief handlers, S. S. Pennock and 

 Leo Niessen, both report a complete 

 clean-up, notwithstanding the fact that 

 crops were more expensive than ever 

 before. \V. E. McKissfck also says 

 the Christmas business done by him 

 was far beyond his expectations. 



Considering the wonderful advances 

 made in recent years in the dahlia as 

 a cut flower, it is regretable to have to 

 chronicle the financial troubles of the 

 Atco Dahlia Farms; Dut these now 

 seem to be in a fair way of adjustment. 

 Dr. Roberts' lecture on the value of 

 flowers in hygiene has been shunted 

 from the Florists Club to the Farmers' 

 Institute, which will be held at Horti- 

 cultural Hall, Jan. 16. It is expected 

 that E. D. Darlington will take Dr. 

 Roberts' place at the Florists' Club 

 meeting Jan. 2. 



CHRISTMAS TRADE NOTES. 



D. A. Spear's store on Asylum 

 street, Hartford, looked very attractive 

 with numerous bunches of green sea- 

 moss suspended from the ceiling with 

 scarlet ribbon and interspersed with 

 scarlet bells. 



A novel decoration in the large show- 

 window of John Coombs & Son in 

 Hartford. Conn., was a doul)le arch of 

 colored electric lights, one row green, 

 the other red, spanning the window. 

 The green and red of the Christmas 

 goods made a harmonious effect. 



From Mark Aitkin we learn that the 

 Christmas trade in Springfield. Mass.. 

 went heavily to jardinieres and bas- 

 kets of mixed plants and that the salp 

 of high-price flowers, such as Ameri- 

 can Beauty roses, was affected thereby 

 to such an extent that no extra stock 



of the latter was carried, only enough 

 to fill direct orders being purchased. 

 Poinsettias, azaleas and Lorraine 

 begonias were leaders in the plant 

 sales. 



Among the pretty novelties in Christ- 

 mas gifts that enjoyed a phenomenal 

 sale with Springfield, Mass., and 

 Hartford, Conn., florists were glass 

 globes filled with green moss and 

 quantities of Mitchella repens (Part- 

 ridge berry) with its scarlet berries. 



Our San Francisco letter indicates a 

 widespread enthusiasm over the ap- 

 proach of the Christmas trade. Wagon 

 loads of brilliant blooming plants are 

 seen on all sides, and entrances to the 

 principal stores in the trade are ar- 

 bored with pine trees and foliage. 

 Chrysanthemums are still largely in 

 evidence, yellow being the best sellers. 

 All varieties of carnations are going 

 well, especially Hannah Hobart, Mrs. 

 Lawson and Enchantress. Everything 

 in greens has a good call. The demand 

 for blooming plants, such as begonias, 

 cyclamen and primroses for Christmas 

 is increasing. 



DETROIT 



John Breitmeyer's 



Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. 

 DETROIT, MICH. 



Artistic Designs 

 Hififh GradeCut Blooms 



Florists 



Out of 

 Town 



Welch Bros., have announced their 

 willingness and have made arrange- 

 ments to receive and care for all ex- 

 hibits intended for the exhibition of 

 the American Carnation Society next 

 month, which may be sent in their 

 care. Intending exhibitors are invited 

 to send their flowers a day ahead and 

 have them hardened up in Welch 

 Bros.' storage vaults. Address, 15 

 Province St.. Boston. 



Taking orders for delivery Ini 



New York City or Vicinity can 



have them filled in best manner 



; and specially delivered by 



Thomas Young, Jr. 



41 W. 28th Street, New York 



In writing advertlsprs. mention Horticulture 



We hope our readers, will as far as 

 possible, buy everything they need 

 from Horticulture's Advertisers. 



Geo. H. Cooke 



FLORIST 



Connecticut Avenue and L Street 



WASHINGTON. D. C. 



ALEX. McGONNELL 



546 Fifth Ave., New York City 



Telegraphic orders forwarded to any 

 part of the United States, Canada, and 

 an principal cities of Europe. Orders 

 transferred or entrusted by the trade to 

 our selection for delivery on steam- 

 ships or elsewhere receive special 

 attention. 



Telephone Calls, 340 and 341 38th St. 

 Cable Address, ALEXCONNELL 



A. Gude & Bro. ™. £. weber 



FLOKISTS 



1214 F ST„ WASHINGT ON. P. C. 

 SAMUEL MURRAY 



Florist 



Coates House Conservatory 



101 r BROADWAY, KANSAS CITY, MO. 

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