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The Florists' Review 



Decbmbkk 10, 1014. 



VIOLETS FOR CHRISTM^AS 



GOOD FRESH 

 STOCK 



VIOLETS 



GOOD FULL 

 COUNT 



$3.0O per dozen bunches of 50 in Ihe bunch 



Order early and state when wanted. 

 Cash or reference. 



CH4S. BARTCHER, Florist, Denlson, Iowa 



Mention Chf Rpvlew when yon write. 



ucts Co., Louisville, Ky. ; Georjje F. 

 Crabb, Grand Rapids, Mich. 



MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



The Market. 



Business conditions seem to have im- 

 proved to some extent, although not so 

 much as we would like to see at this 

 time of year. Since Thanksgiving, 

 there has been a steady improvement, 

 and business has been a little healthier, 

 but it is not up to normal by any 

 means. It is coming along, however, 

 and the outlook is excellent for Christ- 

 mas trade. Prices will probably not 

 be quite so high as in previous years, 

 but there will probably be a large 

 quantity of stock to be disposed of. 

 Some fine holly is on the market and 

 is being sold quite reasonably. Christ- 

 mas wreathing, ruscus and supplies of 

 like nature are already moving well, 

 and it is gratifying to see the retailers 

 a little more optimistic and willing to 

 buy. This is always a good sign, be- 

 cause their spirit is generally an indi- 

 cation of the public's buying propen- 

 sities. 



The supply of roses is limited and 

 it is hard to take care of large orders, 

 but the color is good and little trouble 

 is experienced in disposing of the crop. 

 The supply of carnations is just about 

 equal to the demand at this time. They 

 are improving in quality every day and 

 the prospects for Christmas are bright, 

 as an extremely large crop is antici- 

 pated. 



Violets are not nearly so plentiful 

 as they should be, and, consequently, 

 the entire cut is disposed of readily at 

 medium prices. There are no lilies in 

 the market now, and it is not expected 

 that they will make their appearance 

 for Christmas. Valley was unusually 

 plentiful last week, but as the stock 

 was exceptionally fine, the cut moved 

 well at good prices. 



Various Notes. 



At the banquet for the ladies during 

 the pea canners' convention last week, 

 the tables were decorated with clusters 

 of violets, and the appearance was 

 quite beautiful. At the conclusion of 

 the dinner, these clusters were found 

 to be made up of bunches of fifty 

 flowers, done in the form of a corsage, 

 and each lady was the recipient of one 

 of these charming favors. The idea 

 was unusual and the originator is to 

 be congratulated on its successful 

 execution. 



• • 



NECESSARY 



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CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES 



Choice Holly, $4.00 per case. 



Ruscus, Xmas Red, per lb., 75c; 10 lbs., $6.50; 25 lbs., $15.00. 



Statice, Natural White, choice, per lb., 75c; 10 lbs., $6.50. 



Statice, Lavender, per lb., $1.00. 



Bouquet Green, per 100 lb. crate. $6.00. 



Bouquet Green Wreathing, 25 yd. coil, $1.00; $3.50 per 100 yards. 



Magnolia Leaves, best grade, $1.50 per hamper (1000 leaves). 



Immortelles, 40c per bunch; $4.50 per dozen. 



Red Frieze, large 65 yard ball, 7Sc. 



Holly Sprays, artificial, extra fine, $1.60 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Holly Ribbon, No. 22, $1.00; No. 40, $1.15; No. 60, $1.25. 



Holly Rings, 10-inch. 60c; 12-inch. 80c; 14-inch. $1.00; 16-inch, $1.25 



per 100. 

 Holly Wreaths, 12-inch, single, $2.00 per dozen. 

 Crepe Roses, White and Pink Killarney, $3.50 per 100. 

 Crepe Cape Flowers, Red, White, Pink and Lavender, $4.00 per lb. 

 Crepe Paper, per roll, 20c; $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. 

 Pot Covers, two tone, 5 and 6-inch, $5.00: 7-inch. $5.50; 8-inch, 



per 100. 

 Pot Covers on rolls, two tone, green, white inside, 9 ft., 25c per roll. 

 Baby Ribbon, all colors, 30c per spool. 



Boxwood, best imported, no waste, 25c per lb.; case of 50 lbs., $10.00. 

 Moss Wreaths, 10-inch, $1.50; 12-inch, $1.75; 14-inch. $2.00 per dozen. 

 Mistletoe, choice berried stock, 30c per lb. 

 Wild Smilax, $5.00 per case. 

 Air Plants, $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100. 

 Oak Sprays, Red and Green, 25c per lb. 



Adiantum Sprays, prepared large Green Sprays. $1.00 per dozen. 

 Atlas Wreaths, 20-inch, $1.75 each. 



Poinscttias, small Velvet, 60c per dozen; medium, $1.00 per dozen. 

 Poinsettias, extra fancy Velvet, large 10 petal, $2.25 per dozen. 



$6.00 



We have no branch houses. 



C. C. rOLLWORTH CO. 



MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



Holton & Hunkel Co. has engaged a 

 large extra force to turn out wreaths 

 for Christmas. H. J. 8. 



Hebrington on the Mum, sent by The 

 Review for 50 cents. 



Fontana, Wis.— W. S. Herrick and 

 M. P. Quinn have purchased ground 

 near 'Buena Vista park, where they 

 will build greenhouses and grow a gen- 

 eral line of stock both for local and 

 shipping trade. 



