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The Florists^ Review 



Mabch 13, 1910. 



shipping orders. As the general supply 

 of stock is about normal for this time 

 of the year, the only conclusion to draw 

 is that business is comparatively active. 



Boses continue to show excellent 

 quality all down the line and the sup- 

 ply is readily absorbed at firm prices. 

 It is difficult to determine whether Rus- 

 sell, Ophelia, Hadley or some otUer va- 

 riety heads the list in popularity, as 

 the entire offerings clean up without 

 diflaculty. There is a fine cut of Colum- 

 bia. Spring bulbous stock is not over- 

 plentiful. The late crop of daffodils 

 has not started as yet, and there is some 

 ■ talk now that the second crop will be 

 light as compared with the early one. 

 Tulips are more in evidence, but the 

 supply cannot be called large. Freesias 

 are about in the same position as last 

 week; there is enough for the demand, 

 but no noticeable surplus. A few Span- 

 ish irises have appeared, as well as 

 small lota of anemones and ranunculi, 

 which are well taken. Carnations have 

 held their own well during the last 

 week, both in regard to supply and de- 

 mand, with 75 cents a bunch of two 

 dozen as the top price and few sold for 

 less. Sweet peas are not sufficiently 

 plentiful to cut much figure; neither are 

 lilies. A few callas are offered, but 

 practically no Easter lilies. Lily of the 

 valley is obsolete as far as this market 

 is concerned. An extra demand for or- 

 chids and gardenias made the supply 

 short for several days. 



The Mardi Gras, held at the Civic 

 Auditorium on the night of March 4, 

 was easily the most notable social event 

 of the season from the viewpoint of the 

 florists' trade. It was preceded by a 

 round of entertainment at the large ho- 

 tels and restaurants, which called for 

 many more or less elaborate table dec- 

 orations, and many were the calls for 

 corsages. Altogether, a large extra de- 

 mand for flowers was created. Funeral 

 work was heavy last week also, as there 

 were two or three deaths of prominent 

 local residents which called for more 

 than the ordinary amount of floral 

 pieces. This work seemed to be well 

 distributed among the downtown flo- 

 rists. 



Various Notes. 



Albert O. Stein is gratified to find 

 that all of his former employees who 

 left to enter the service are back on 

 the pay roll again, and he hopes to see 

 Patrick Orr back next week, the latter 

 having been off duty for about two 

 months on account of illness. He under- 

 went an operation at a local hospital 

 and has since been recuperating in the 

 country. Business leaves no ground for 

 complaint, according to Mr. Stein. 

 Both the charity ball and the Mardi 

 Gras stimulated the demand for cut 

 flowers, and funeral work has been 

 heavy. Besides, home orders have kept 

 up well. 



Frank Thatcher has received his dis- 

 charge from the army and has resumed 

 his duties with Pelicano, Rossi & Co. 

 He is glad to be back in the florists' 

 business after several months in France. 



G. W. Lindquist, florist and under- 

 taker at Logan, Ut., passed through San 

 Francisco a few days ago on his way 

 to southern California. He was ac- 

 companied by his wife. 



Mrs. R. E. Darbee reports business 

 excellent for this time of the year. In 

 addition to active store trade, she has 

 all the shipping orders she can handle. 



Violets 

 Daffodils Freesias 



Shipped to All Points 



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United Flower & Supply Co., inc. 



448 Bush St. SAN FRANCISCO, CAl. 



Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Seed 



200 lbs. for immediate delivery, hand picked, heavy plump seed 



$1.26 per 1000; 6000 for $5.00; 10,0«X)i for] $7.50 



Write for Prices on larger quantities 



HARRY BAILEY, Nurseryman, ^ Si?3?J « Los Angeles, Cal. 



Mentton The B«t1«w wlwn yon write. 



JEXICAN 

 \IVY 



My Winter Orchid-flowering 

 Sweet Peas 



are now crown by over 8000 commercial florists. 

 They have no eaual. Send for list. 



Ant. C. Zvolaneic, Lompoc, Cal. 



Mention The Review when yon write. 



HUIMBOLDT SPECIALS 



Silil Sprays— Deer Tingne Tern 

 MEXICAN IVY 



Place your standingr orders 

 with as for these Kreens 



[Hamboldt Evergreen Co. 



DYER»ILLE. CHL 



Your Inquiries 



For aDythine you may need will be 

 appreciated. 



H. L. OLSSON CO., Inc. 



WlMlesale Growers to tiie Trade 

 Boxr4»4 SPOiCANE. WASH. 



WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF 



ROSES - PORTLAND ROSES 



Superior Quality— Choice Varieties 

 Sell Better— Grow Better 



Ask for Price Lists. Order Xow. 



Mountain View Fioral Co., 



PORTLAND, OREGON 



FREESIA PURITY 



AND OTHER BULBS 



Write for prices 



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 \7hen yretOng advertlsere. 



BEDDING STOCK 



SnapdraKons,' Cinerarias, Petunias, Verbenas, 

 liObelias, Salvias, Asters, Pansles, Pentstemons, 

 PelarKoniums, Oeraniams, Cannas, Dahlias, Daisies, 

 Delphiniums, Primroses. Violets, Stocks. Holly- 

 hoclis, Canterbury Bells, Chrysanthemums, Carna- 

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bend for Trade List. 

 FKED G. KHLE, Wholesale Grower 

 884-830 Sanborn Ave., San Joae, Cal. 



Ment ion The Bevlew when you write. 



2,500,000 Freesia Purity for 1919 



We reserve this space in order to 

 become better acquainted. 



Seabright Bulb Co. 



686 Soqnei Arm., SANTA CRUZ, CAL. 



Erica Melanthera 



Best Winter4owerintf Hcatlier 



Rooted cuttings, S60.00 per 1000. Not less than 

 600 sold. 

 Out of 2-inch pots, well rooted, S14.00 per 100. 

 Cash with order, please. 



PAOnC NURSERIES. Celma, San Mateo Ca.. Cal 



BULBS 



FLORISTS' SUPPLIES 



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431 Basil Street, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. 

 Mention The Bevlew when you write. 



LARGE KENTIAS 



(In tubs). 

 KBNTIA 



7 ft. $8.50 

 EXOTIC 



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