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CUT FLOWER MARKET REPORTS During Recess 



The market is over- 

 BOSTON stocked on all lines this 

 week. This is not unex- 

 pected, as it is never strong during the 

 middle of September, and dealers are 

 glad to take whatever business comes 

 their way at available figures. Prices 

 are very unsteady in consequence, and 

 the higher rates quoted are for stock 

 of especially select quality only, of 

 which there is only a limited quantity 

 within reach. 



The past week found the 

 BUFFALO market pretty well over- 

 stocked on some lines 

 but business was brisk. On Monday 

 good demands were' |l ad on everything 

 in the line of flowers but toward end 

 of week the receipts were heavy es- 

 pecially roses of short quality, asters 

 and mixed lots of gladioli came in 

 abundant supply and were hard to 

 move. Several fall openin.gs are 

 looked for in short time and it is 

 hoped the market will be relieved of 

 some surplus. All in all the week's 

 business being quite satisfactory to all. 



Evidences of returning 

 CHICAGO activity are seen on all 



sides. Windows and in- 

 teriors are more pretentiously dressed 

 in the retail establishments and the 

 bustle in and around the wholesale 

 Rialto is unmistakable. Stock is im- 

 proving in some lines, notably Ameri- 

 can Beauty roses, but the quantity of 

 product more than keeps pace with 

 the improvement in the demand. Of 

 the tea roses there are some well col- 

 ored cuts, but the majority are still 

 under size and slender. Asters are 

 too plentiful, and are seen in all 

 grades from excellent down to rubbish. 

 Carnations are still far from the fancy 

 mark. Gladioli are seen everywhere 

 in immense quantities. Some good 

 dahlias are coming in. 



The quality of stock 

 CLEVELAND put on the cut flower 

 market now is show- 

 ing signs of improvement. It is 



readily bought up, and those who pur- 

 chase sustain no losses as there is 

 plenty of demand. Prices are good 

 and as the quality improves prices will 

 go higher. 



Business at last shows 

 COLUMBUS signs of returning 



briskness. While the 

 attraction of the Ohio State Fair as 

 a rule makes trade dull with our 

 florists, the past week has been a very 

 good one with all the craft. At last 

 stock is coming of much better qual- 

 ity, and it is a great relief. Roses are 

 of better color, some American Beau- 

 ties being especially fine; carnations 

 have also Improved. Asters are in 

 enormous supply, and as might be ex- 

 ppcted very fine in quality; it is the 

 custom here to sell out-door flowers 

 at the various city markets, and good 

 asters are selling there at 5 cents a 

 dozen. The fall bulb catalogues are 

 out, and the Holland bulbs will now 

 be here any day, when a good autumn 

 trade is assured. 



Business conditions 

 LOUISVILLE last week were pretty 



fair, although there 

 was nothing exceptional going on. 

 Carnations can be had in fair quan- 

 tities with a slow demand. Asters 

 sell better, and can be had in satis- 

 factory quantities. Roses are . very 

 good in quality and demand. The 

 supiily is up to expectations. Lilies 

 and other stock can be had in ade- 

 quate quantities, with the demand 

 averaging fair. 



The market shows but 

 NEW YORK slight activity and val- 

 ues remain as quoted 

 last week. All outdoor products are 

 abundant and crowd the choicer crops 

 to the wall just now. Quality is not 

 hi.gh on any line of either class, but 

 improvement is noted on some things, 

 notably the colored roses and carna- 

 tions. The "first chrysanthemum" 

 and "first bunch of violets" shouter is 

 beginning to crop up here and there. 



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FAMCY 



BUFFALO FLORISTS' CLUB. 

 The annual outing of the Buffalo. 

 Florists' Club which was held at Fort 

 Erie on Sept. 5th, was a decided suc- 

 cess. The day was an ideal one again, 

 thanks to the weather man. The pro- 

 gram consisted of many events, which 

 began soon upon arrival. The ball 

 game between Fast and West Side was 

 won by the latter with score 10 to 4. 

 Louis Neubeck and S. A. Anderson 

 made their marks, and sensational 

 plays were galore. Much interest was 

 taken in the game and fair decisions 

 by umpire Kasting. In the ladies' race 

 valuable prizes were awarded. The 

 winners were Miss Scheager, Miss 

 Mark and Miss Sattler. The 100-yds. 

 open handicap was won by Jimmie 

 Longley: Baumgarner, second; Walter, 

 third. The lineup had a dozen well- 

 bred runners. 



Much interest was taken in the boys' 

 race. A good bunch of youngsters 

 lined up, and it must be said that 

 they were much faster and developed 

 more speed than when delivering fast 

 calls. R. Klockou. first; Griffin, sec- 

 ond: Buixen, third. 



Event No. 4, running hop. skip and 

 jump was won by D. Scott, first; Wm. 

 Griever, second; Baumgarner, third; 

 Longley, fourth. The three-legged 

 race was very exciting and certainly 

 worth going a long way to witness, 

 ten entries being secured, and the win- 

 ners were Griever-Walters, first; 

 Ray-^Viese, second ; Longley-Zimmer- 

 man, third. 



Eight entries for one-half mile open 

 which was won by Longley, first; 

 Baum.garner, second; Zimmerman, 

 third; Walter, fourth, and the balance 

 also ran. Hop race, Baumgarner, 

 first; Longley, second; Walters, third. 

 To hold the crowd the old man's 

 race was held last. Several had en- 

 tered who felt as if Ihey were over 

 fifty, but starter Kasting protested, 

 and they were ushered away by peace 

 keeper Forbach. The winner was E. 

 B. Sage, while McCarthy a fnw inches 

 behind was second, and Wm. Elhman, 

 third. W. A. Newbigging and others 

 also ran. Refreshments were served 

 on the grounds. 



The dinner was called at ti P. M. at 

 Sea Island Hotel. At head of table 

 sat Wm. F. Kasting. as master of cere- 

 monies, and speeches were heard from 

 Wni. Scott, Pres. Neuteoh and others, 

 and at the close the prizes were dis- 

 tributed to the lucky winners. The 

 dance hall being do.sed, the young 

 people enjoyed themselves at the roller 

 rink, while the older ones took ad- 

 vantage at the figure eight and riding 

 pavilion. The committee is again to 

 be congratulated for making this a 

 well attended and most enjoyable out- 

 ing. 



