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The Florists' Review 



DacEHBEB 12, 1912. 



BUFFALO. 



The Market. 



The Consumers' League and the 

 Chamber of Commerce have so em- 

 phasized the idea of early Christmas 

 shopping that the large stores decorated 

 as early as December 1. This natu- 

 rally means that the florists were bene- 

 fited by the early start on decorations. 

 The flower shops also have taken on a 

 Christmas look much earlier this year 

 and the poinsettia and other red are 

 much in evidence. This idea is bound 

 to create a better demand for our 

 product and we hope to feel the effect 

 in the next two weeks. An early start 

 is always a big advantage to any busi- 

 ness, and we can easily see how in the 

 past we have confinjed our business to 

 too short a space. The prospects for 

 stock are good, with the exception of 

 carnations, which are scarce, perhaps 

 more so than other years. Plants, how- 

 ever, are available and stock this year 

 looks promising. Begonias have sold 

 well and will no doubt be in big de- 

 mand for the holidays. The poinsettia 

 in pans is the big feature with every- 

 one. 



Various Notes. 



An unfortunate accident happened 

 to J. Wiese while on his way home 

 from the market a few days ago. As 

 he turned into the street with the horse 

 and wagon, two young fellows driving 

 an auto ran squarely into the horse's 

 head, breaking its neck and throwing 

 the boys some distance. As it hap- 

 pened, no one was hurt to any extent 

 except the horse, which, of course, was 

 killed. Mr. Wiese says it was the 

 closest he has ever been to cashing his 

 accident policy and considers it re- 

 markable that he was not killed. 



Miss Schultz, of Tonawanda, has re- 

 covered from a severe attack of 

 typhoid. R. A. S. 



HOUSTON, TEX. 



Houston has two new florists. The 

 Brazos Greenhouses have been opened 

 by Mr. Kosch, lately of Cornell Uni- 

 versity. They have bright prospects. 

 The Forestdale Nurseries have just 

 opened an up-to-date store in the busi- 

 ness section of town and business has 

 started off with a rush. In fact, busi- 

 ness with all the florists has been 

 especially good and they are all antici- 

 pating a heavy business this season. 

 R. C. K. 



Brandon, Man. — Peter Larson & Co. 

 have opened a flower store in the 

 Strathcona block, on Tenth street. 



Safety Flower 

 Pot Brackets 



Send for catalogue. 

 Discount to the trade. 



MiMifactureri by 



The N. D. JONES CO., 71-73 FtrtUid St,B«toi 



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WHAT! 



No More Split Carnations? 



Not if you use Tank's Artificial Calyx. A 

 sure preventive. Prevention is belter than 

 cure! So simple that a boy can put them 

 on and when the bud has reached a certain 

 stage it is taken off and put on another. 

 Does not retard the growth of flower at all. 

 Nothing to wear out. Last forever. A trial 

 will convince. Don't be a doubter. 



$2.00 per 100 



Cash or C. 0. D. from unknown parties. 

 Send $1 for sample of 50 by mail postpaid. 



MORTON R. TANK 



Chatham, New York 



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You know nothing will take the place of 

 manure in the greenhouse. It is bread and 

 butter and beefsteak to the flowers. 



WIZARD BRAND is the best manure you can use. 

 Clean, concentrated, convenient, pure manure and 

 nothing: else. 



A wagon load of rough manure reduced to a 100 

 lb. bag. 



Better order ahead of the bad weather that is 

 coming, and be prepared for emergencies. 



Insist on WIZARD BRAND. Your supply house can 

 furnish it, or we will ship promptly. 



The Pulverized Manure Company 



33 Union Stock Yards, Chicago 



The 



Toledo 



and 



Plant Tub 



IS A WORK OF ART 



They are made of 

 quartered white oak, 

 golden flnish, with pol- 

 ished brass hoops and 

 haudles. They stand 

 Si's in. high. 9^ in. 

 diameter across top of 

 tub. Write us for cat- 

 alogue and prices on 

 oak Jardinieres, red ce- 

 dar tree tubs, etc. 



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Aaerican Wtodeiwire 



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Telado.O., U.S. A. 



Mention Tbe lie view when you write. 



Sheep's Head Brand 

 Sheep Manure 



Can be used easily as a top 

 dressing, in liquid form, or 

 mixed with the soil. 



Will not germinate any 

 weeds. Will not cause black 

 spot. Absolutely the best 

 sheep manure on the market 

 for florists' use, because it is 

 wholly sheep 

 manure. Take 

 n substitutes. 

 ,Send for prices 

 and booklet. 



NATURAL GUANO CO., 

 De»L 28. Aurora. Dllnoto 



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 writing advertisers. 



