October 



1917 



HORTICULTURE 



469 



Flower Market Reports 



f,C£ntinued from page 4^y] 



Prices firmed up 

 PHILADELPHIA a little last week 

 and on the whole 

 business was on a satisfactory basis 

 although it slackened a little on rri- 

 day and Saturday. Some of the wise 

 ones among tlite wholesalers seemed 

 to think the latter condition was 

 caused by the liberty bond crusade but 

 this is doubtful. Beauties and Rus- 

 sells are the leaders in the rose mar- 

 ket, the latter especially being in large 

 supply and good demand. Cattleyas 

 continue a strong feature with labiata 

 leading. Dendrobium and Oncidium 

 varicosum are also well to the front. 

 Carnations more plentiful and quality 

 better. Sweet peas are extra 

 good and violets all that can be ex- 

 pected as to quality but going a little 

 slow. Chrysanthemums are more and 

 more in evidence — big ones — little 

 ones — and a good range of colors and 

 varieties. Cosmos is still with us and 

 in fine shape, also a few scattering lots 

 of dahlias and gladioli but these are 

 practically over. 



Business in the sup- 

 PITTSBURGH ply department has 



opened up earlier 

 than in any previous season, possibly 

 owing to the congested traffic condi- 

 tions. AVhat was probably the last 

 shipment of dahlias — five thousand 

 blooms — came in last Tuesday from 

 Vineland, N. J., in the pink of perfec- 

 tion. Splendid chrysanthemums are 

 coming in, the pompons, especially, 

 making a fine showing. Double violets 

 have again made their appearance. 

 Roses of quality and in quantities are 

 coming in, although the demand is not 

 what it should be. 



Trade conditions 

 ROCHESTER have been very poor 

 for the past week. 

 Heavy frosts have just about cleaned 

 up the outdoor stock except in shel- 

 tered places. The market is practi- 

 cally relying on indoor stock, which 

 is very limited as to kinds. Roses are 

 in good condition and prices are hold- 

 ing well. Chrysanthemums are begin- 

 ning to fill the local needs, but are 

 hardly plentiful enough to ship. Car- 

 nations are scarce. Lilies plentiful. 



The absence of all out- 

 ST. LOUIS door stock has stiffened 



prices all around. Car- 

 nations are larger and longer stems. 

 Roses are daily improving and their 

 keeping qualities are increased by 

 weather conditions. Chrysanthemums 

 are increasing in quantity and quality 

 and are selling v.ell. 



Saturday, Oct. 21, 

 WASHINGTON was the . coldest 



day of that date 

 experienced in Washington in lorty- 

 five years, the mercury dropping to 34 

 degrees and a great deal of outdoor 

 stock was killed. Cosmos was a better 

 seller this year than ever before. 

 Chrysanthemums are increasing in 

 number and improving in quality. 

 Roses are far more plentiful and 

 do not clean up well. Carnatiius pre 

 still very scarce. Rhinebeck violets 

 are to be had but are not selling well. 

 Some lily of the valley was offered 

 during the week but hung fire. Gar- 

 denias are scarce and in some demand. 

 Orchids are more plentiful but high. 



BOXWOOD SPRAYS 



The Classic Decorative 

 Material for all occas- 

 slons. 



We will have ready for ehlpment November 1st and will receive dally consign- 

 ments of both Dwarf and Tree variety of Fancy Sprays of Virginia Boxwood. Ob- 

 tain our free sample before you buy. Let us quote you on your requirements. 



PITTSBURGH CUT FLOWER COMPANY 



116-118 Seventh Street, PITTSBURGH, PA. 



J. K. Al-L 



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SERVING THE TRADE .48 



WHOLESALE COMMISSION 

 THIRTY YEARS. 



FLORIST FOR OVEB 



I have room now for a few more regular shippers of good flowers. I have a steady 

 market for all varieties. Malse a start now for the oomin^- soason. 



TELEPHONES 

 FarraKut 167 and 3058 



118 West 28th St. I\IE\A/ YORK 



NEW lORK QUOTATIONS PER 100. To Dealers Only 



MISCELUNEOUS 



Catdeyas 



Dendrobhim formosuni 



Lilies, Longiflorum 



Lilies, SpecKMum 



LU7 of the VaUey 



SnapdrasoD • 



Gladioli 



Violeu o. 



Chiysantheniuiii8--> ■' 



Sweet Pea« 



Marffueritei 



Gardenias, 



Adiantum 



Smilax 



Aaparaffus PliunosuSt &. Spren ( 100 buoches) 



WE WANT MORE SHIPPERS 



We have a numerous clientage of New York City buyers and the demand ex- 

 ceeds our supply. This is especially true of Roses. We have every facility and 



abundant means and best returns are assured for stock consigned to us. 

 Address Your Shipments to 



UNITED CUT FLOWER CO. Inc. 



1 1 1 W. 28th St., NEW YORK 



D. J. Pappat, Pre*. 



CONVENTION VISITORS WELCOME 



HENRY M. ROBINSON CO. OF NEW YORK 



\A/IHOI 



55-57 ^A/es't ae-tli street 



Telephones, 13 — 8610 Madison Sqaare CanBlgniiient* 8oUelt«d 



.MAURICE L. GLASS, Treasarer 



J. J. 



IM, In 



HIGH CLASS FLOWERS. ALL THE STANDARD STOCK. 



THE PRODUCT OF THE LEADING GROWERS. 



NOVELTIES AND UNUSU.\L V.VRIETIES A SPECIALTY. 



Consignors of Good Slock f"' ''■c New York Market Please Call or Write 



115 W. 2Blh Street NEINA/ VORK FarTa^.'^.rairofBSM 



N.Y. FLORISTS' SUPPLY 

 COMPANY, Inc. 



103 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK 



K\K.KVTHIN<. K<»K TIIK KI.OKIST 



■atsblUhad IBM 



ToL Ul FarracM 



GUNTHER BROS. 



Wholesale Commiiuon Floritt* ' 



110 West 28th St., New York 



We Sollrit ConeilKumeDt* of New 

 EnglaDd Orown Norelilea. 



FLOWER GROWERS 



1 have a good wholesale market for Pan- 

 eiea, Violets, Carnations and all other stock 

 of quality. 



Regular Shipments Solicited 



B. S. SI-IIMIM, Jr. 



:,5 1111(1 ."i" M . 'iBlh Street, 



NEW YORK 



