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The Florists' Review 



October 3, 1912. 



freely. The increase in the shipping 

 calls was one of the main features of 

 the week's business and it was noted 

 that more orders and larger ones were 

 received than for the corresponding 

 week last year. Local trade likewise 

 picked up considerably and the city 

 buyers evidenced a willingness to pay 

 fair prices in order to obtain first qual- 

 ity stocl;;. 



Chrysanthemums are rapidly becom- 

 ing a factor. The supply has increased 

 rapidly during the last ten days and 

 yellow and white are to be had in large 

 numbers and of good quality. Pink is 

 not yet available except in small lots, 

 but aitothei week or two will see the 

 mum market in full blast. A good de- 

 mand was reported during the last few 

 days and those of good quality were 

 readily disposed of at prices about on 

 a par with those of other years. 



Koses probably increased in supply 

 faster than anything else and, while 

 the increase in the arrivals was by no 

 means great, it gave a certain relief to 

 the market. Quality is excellent. Beau- 

 ties have seldom been better than those 

 that have reached the market in the 

 last ,two weeks. Medium stems are in 

 strongest demand and hardest to sup- 

 ply. The Killarneys have found a 

 ready market, the white having the 

 heaviest demand. Richmonds moved 

 faster than usual, while Marylands and 

 Mrs. Taft were cleared to an advan- 

 tage. The other roses, including Lady 

 Hillingdon, Mrs. Aaron Ward, Melody, 

 Sunburst and Badiance, held firm in 

 the face of an exceptionally good call. . 

 Valley still finds a quiet market. Lilies 

 are a little more plentiful and are im- 

 proving in quality. 



The orchid market underwent a sud- 

 den change in the middle of last week, 

 1 when consignments of eastern Cattleya 

 !■ labiata came to hand simultaneously 

 ; with telegrams from eastern whole- 

 ,: ' sal^rs offering them at $25 per hundred. 

 ^ I The locaL cuts are increasing, but are 

 . 'not yet h^avy enough to meet the de- 

 ■' ; mand, for the wholesalers who axe 

 buying to ship prefer to send the fresh 

 flowers at extra money rather than to 

 take chances on stock that already has 

 traveled a thousand miles. The eastern 

 cattleyas find their sale mostly to local 

 retailers who expect to work up the 

 stock the same day. 



The first violets of the season reached 

 the Chicago market September 25 and 

 were of rather better quality than usual 

 for the early shipments from Bhine- 

 beck. They brought from 75 cents to 

 $1. Daily receipts have been the rule 

 since the first lot, but the quantity is 

 not yet large; not over half a dozen 

 boxes a day for the entire market. 

 There will be plenty in another week 

 or two. 



The greens market continues quiet, 

 although smilax has stiffened in price. 

 Small quantities of boxwood are arriv- 

 ing. Large lots of ferns are being re- 

 ceived for storage. 



September Business. 



The general report is that the money 

 value of sales in September was about 

 the same as a year ago. Some houses 

 have had excellent increases, but others 

 have had decreases. The majority, 

 however, have come out about even 

 with last year. September of 1911 was 

 a month of large supply and extremely 

 low average prices. This year the 

 month started the same way, because 

 of about the hottest weather of the | 



FANCY COBSAGE FINS. 



4^-inch, Pearl oval head. Violet, Orchid, White. Begular $2.00 grade. 

 Special, $1.25 per gross. Surely we don't have to talk this bargain up. 



HYACINTH VASES. 



Don't lose time on this. While they last, $1.50 per dozen. $9.50 per 

 hundred. Short and tall. Assorted colors. 



TISSUE FAPEB. 



(Beauty Brand.) Another staggerer. Three bundle lots or over, $4.50 

 per bundle. 



DOVES. 



Free from moult. Elegant plumage. Come in three grades. First 

 quality, $12 per dozen. Second quality, $10.50 per dozen. Third quality, 

 $9.00 per dozen. 



BANDO BUBBEB AFBON. 



Light and medium weight. Each, $0.50. 



NATUBAI. FBEPABED OAK SPBAYS. 



We were the first in the field and are still in the lead. Ask us for prices. 

 We know the quality will suit. Colors, golden and russet brown, green, 

 cherry red. 



BUSCUS. 



Prepared according to the celebrated Marechal method. This means 

 supreme quality. A post card will bring you prices. Send one today and 

 get samples. Bright Christmas red, violet, green, lavender, cerise, purple, 

 gold, silver, etc. 



BEECH SFBAY. 

 Fall shades, 26c per lb. 



VELVET LAWN SEED. 

 This year's harvest. A supreme mixture. Comes in 1-, 2- and 5-lb. 

 cartons. Also sold in bulk. 



EVEBOBEEN BBAND FEBTILIZEB. 



Tf you want to get next to the best proposition ever made on this best 

 of chemical fertilizers, write us. You won't regret it. i/^-lb. and 12-lb. 

 cans. 100-lb. drums. 



Flower Bulletin No. 1 



Our series of Flower Bulletins are designed to advise you of the stock 

 we can supply at lowest market prices. You will want to watch for these 

 Bulletins, as they are going to mean something to you. Send us an order 

 for any of the items listed and learn why. 



CHBYSANTHEMXJMS. 



Splendid, full-flowered stock. No chance of disappointment. $1.50 to 

 $3.00 per dozen. 



LILIES. 



Our all-the-year specialty. Eenowned for their shipping qualities. We 

 send them to the four corners of thp cpuntry. 



BEAUTIES. 



As gqod as the best. Prices right. 



BOSES. 

 Fine crop coming on. No trouble taking care of you. 



VALLEY. 

 It is no secret that we handle the best on this market. 



VIOLETS. 



Have been coming in the past few days, though of course not plenti- 

 fully as yet. However, we will be up in front as usual. 



CATTLEYAS. 



Now commencing to come in. Big supply throughout the season. 



WILD SMILAX. 



Select picked. There's trouble if we get any other. This is your gain. 

 Quantity orders shipped direct from the woods. Also special prices given. 

 You can't go wrong in placing your Smilax orders with us. $5.00 per case. 



BOXWOOD. 



Another banner-bearer. Ours is not the all- wood or stalky kind. You '11 

 need more after trying it. 25c per bunch. $7.50 per case (50 lbs.). 



=^Supply Sensations^ 



A. L. RANDALL CO., 



66 EAST RANDOLPH STREET 



CHICAGO 



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