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^Thc Weekly Florists^ Review. 



Decsmbeb 3, 1908. 



will be sufficient to feed all the returns; 

 in fact, one 3-inch flow will be suffi- 

 cient. The expansion tank should not 

 be connected with the flow pipe, but 

 with the main return close to the boiler, 

 and the tank should be six to ten feet 

 above the high point in the main flow. 

 Put air valves on the high points in the 

 flow pipes. L. C. C. 



PITTSBURG. 



The Market. 



Thanksgiving day, with the thermome- 

 ter in the seventies nearly all the week 

 and dandelions in bloom outdoors, did not 

 seem exactly the right thing. As sdme- 

 one expressed it, "It felt like selling 

 Thanksgiving flowers on Decoration 

 day." But, just the same, trade was 

 away beyond the expectations of any- 

 one and the general report was that the 

 volume of business was greater than 

 last year. There were some peculiarities 

 about the business, however, that are 

 hard to explain. Carnations, which are 

 usually one of the most important flowers 

 for this time of the year, were not in 

 demand. Beauties were another of the 

 flowers that did not go well at fancy 

 prices, and there was some cutting in 

 prices before they began to move. Chry- 

 santhemums, which the growers had de- 

 clared all the season would not last until 

 Thanksgiving, were here in quantities, 

 and these, with roses and violets, were 

 most in demand. There were plenty, how- 

 ever, for all, and then some, but, taking 

 it as a whole, there was just cause for 

 thanksgiving among the trade. While it 

 is true that the volume of business was 

 greater than ever before, stock never 

 sold cheaper for a holiday, but the com- 

 mission men were all satisfied. 



The retailers, almost without exception, 

 were more than pleased with their trade 

 and felt greatly encouraged in looking 

 forward toward Christmas. They all 

 attest, however, that fancy prices were 

 out of the question, but they were able 

 to buy stock at such prices as would 

 enable them to sell at reasonable prices 

 to their trade, and this made possible 

 the volume of business which they report. 

 In their opinion, the effect of this will 

 be better for business the balance of 

 the season and help the Christmas trade. 

 There were more sales at $1.50 to $3 

 than ever before, the high priced stock 

 suffering most. 



Various Notes. 



J. B. Murdoch & Co. were strong on 

 fine chrysanthemums. 



The McCallum Co. went through its 

 first holiday and reports sales as very 

 satisfactory. 



The Pittsburg Florists' Exchange had a 

 fine lot of Beauties and carnations. 



The Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. was 

 right in it with Beauties, Richmonds, 

 violets and an unlimited supply of chry- 

 santhemums and lilies. 



James Moore and Arthur Langhans 

 made a trip last week across the "hot 

 sands" with the Shrinera. 



Mrs. E. A. Williams furnished the 

 decorations for the reception given by 

 the Scottish Rites at the Exposition music 

 hall, one of the largest affairs of the 

 season. 



H. C. Bucheler, of Sewickley, is offer- 

 ing his Sewickley business for sale, as 

 he is about to accept the management of 

 the South View Floral Co. 



Visitor^: Geo. A. McWilliams, Natro- 

 na, Pa.; Gus. A. Geng, Youngstown, O. ; 



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condensation directly into the boiler — hot— 

 and without a pump or injector. 



A great coal saver. 



An economical boiler feeder. 



Worth double the price. 



Ask Mr. Geo. Reinberg, flo- 

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THE JOHN DAVIS COMPANY 



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 MANUFACTURERS OF 



Reducing Valves, Back Pressure Valves, Steam Traps, Steam Goods 



Tlila is what on* of our customers tliinks of our valves : 



Lincoln, III., January 8, 1906. 

 TfiK John Davis Company, Chlcagro, 111. 



gkntlkmkn:— You can strongly and unhesitatingly recommend the 

 "Eclipse" piston type reducing valve to florists. We have two, purchased 

 of you last year. We would not have them out for double their cost, and 

 find them as sensitive as a watch. We will be in Chicago soon to take up 

 the vacuum system with you. Yours truly. 



W. H. QuLLETT & Sons, Flokists. 



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W. A. Herbert, Wellsville, O.; Theo. Al- 

 len, Lock No. 4, Pa.; John Nichols, 

 Scottdale, Pa.; Joseph Haube, Charleroi, 

 Pa. ; Arthur Langhans, Wheeling, W. Va. 



Hoo-Hoo. 



DAYTON, OHIO. 



State of Trade. 



Thanksgiving trade among our Dayton 

 florists was about the same as last year. 

 Some of our tradesmen report an increase 

 in their sales, while others report a slight 

 decrease. But, taking it on the whole, it 

 was nothing to boast of. Orders for 

 table decorations were not as numerous 

 as last season, and in most cases the 



people did their own decorating, if not 

 with flowers.* It was evident, however, 

 that the "big bird" was present and all 

 that accompanies it; in this respect our 

 florists all report a big day. We feel 

 that florists have no great reason to com- 

 plain of their individual business, as al- 

 most all lines of trade report dull times. 

 The crops were heavy, much heavier than 

 last year, due to the bright, warm 

 weather which has prevailed for several 

 months. Therefore, as far as the supply 

 of stock was concerned, our tradesmen 

 could have withstood a heavy demand. 

 These conditions also affected the prices, 

 and but little, if any, could be made. 

 Stock of every kind is exceptionally fine, 

 both in color and size, and only a limited 



