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The Florists^ Review 



Fdbbuabt 131 1919. 



prove beneficial to all outdoor spring 

 flowers. 



Freesias are still a prominent item, 

 but prices have dropped from 50 cents a 

 bunch in the last few days to three 

 bunches for $1. Carnations, which have 

 to share their popularity with daffodils, 

 have receded to 75 cents per bunch, a 

 bunch containing two dozen blooms. 

 Though the cut of roses has not in- 

 creased to any great "extent, the position 

 of these flowers has weakened with the 

 increased supply of other flowers, as a 

 whole. Prices are still high, however, 

 in comparison with the same period in 

 former years. The quality of stock gen- 

 erally is good. Excellent American 

 Beauties are sufficient for requirements 

 and there is a fine cut of Kussell, Ophe- 

 lia, Shawyer and Hadley. Violets are 

 better and more plentiful than they have 

 been for two months. The shippers have 

 booked unusually large orders for St. 

 Valentine's day. Few Easter lilies ar« 

 offered and few are in sight for later in 

 the season. From present indications 

 the Easter supply will be lighter than 

 has been the case for many years. Flo- 

 rists are now considering what can be 

 had to take their place. Orchids are in 

 ample supply, but gardenias are on the 

 short side of the market. No lily of the 

 valley has been seen here for a good 

 many weeks. Spring blossoms figure 

 prominently in the downtown displays 

 and have a brisk call; the same may be 

 said of acacia. Heather is still used 

 extensively. A limited amount of snap- 

 dragon appears, and sweet peas likewise 

 are in short supply. 



Various Notes. 



F. C. Jaeger, of F. C. Jaeger & Son, 

 received a card from his son, F. C, Jr., 

 familiarly known as "Freddie," from 

 Portugal a few days ago, saying he ex- 

 pected to be back in port here March 1. 

 In the merchant marine he has had the 

 opportunity of seeing a good part of the 

 world. He wrote enthusiastically about 

 seeing President Wilson's party in 

 Italy. 



Henry Avansino, of Avansino Bros., 

 has been taking a turn at the influenza. 

 He is up and around again after a three 

 weeks' illness, but probably will not be 

 back at the store for ten days or two 

 weeks yet, having had a severe attack. 



Joseph Avansino is bringing in a 

 heavy cut of daffodils from San Lean- 

 dro, where he has the crop from 50,000 

 bulbs under contract. Besides supply- 

 ing the needs of the business of Avan- 

 sino Bros., he sells to other stores in the 

 Bay section. 



Victor Ferrari, nephew of Peter Fer- 

 rari, of Ferrari Bros., and associated 

 with that firm 's nursery and greenhouse 

 business, has received his discharge 

 from the service and resumed his old 

 duties. 



William De Brunn, with Pelicano, 

 Eossi & Co., is being congratulated upon 

 his recent marriage, which came as a 

 surprise to his fellow-workers. A. J. 

 Rossi reports business holding up well, 

 the rush of funeral work due to the epi- 

 demic having given way to more sub- 

 stantial normal requirements for cut 

 flowers. 



Nice primulas and other potted plants 

 arrive from H. Plath's place at Law- 

 rence and Winnipeg avenues. Friends 

 regret, however, that Mr. Plath is on 

 the sick list. 



H. L. Goertzhain has been sending in 



Asparagus 



Plumosus Seed 



1,000 seeds $1.00 



Pound 7.60 



12,000 to pound 



Dealers' prices on 5 pounds or more. 



Asparagus 



Sprengeri Seed 



1,000 seeds $0.75 



10,000 seeds 6.00 



10,000 to pound 



Dealers' prices on 5 pounds or more. 



Guaranteed Strong Germinating Qualities 



Plumosus Seedlings. .$8.00 per 1,000 I Sprengeri Seedlings .$6.00 per 1 000 



H. N. GAGE CO., Inc., Montebello, Cal. 



Mention The ReTlew ■when you write. 



Plumosus— SEEDS— Sprengeri 



1919 CROP READY NOW 



PLUMOSUS SEED 



SPRENGERI SEED 



1000, $1.25; 6000, $5.00; per lb^$7.50 ^^^ ^^ ^^^ ^g qq io,ooo, $5.00 



Every pound guaranteed to contain 10,000 seeds. I ' ' "v"^'. v^.v". ^.v^^/^, v^-.v/^ 



Write for Prices on lartfer quantities 

 Asparagus Sprengeri Seedlings, $6 .00, per 1000 



HARRY BAILEY, Nurseryman, ^ So?3?^^ Los Angeles, Cal. 



Mention The ReTJaw whwi you write. 



