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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



each way. Grosses can be packed in wreath boxes, or in regular cross boxes. All 

 should be fastened in position by strings, passed through and tied under the bottoms of the 

 boxes, which may then be even turned upside down without the contents being damaged. 



DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETS. 



Covent Garden is the first Market thought of by all who commence growing for sale 

 but they soon find out that this market is already too well supplied. Occasionally good 

 prices are there obtained for superior produce, but more frequently than not the returns 

 are disappointing. It may cost more to send to the principal Midland and Northern 

 towns, including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield, Hull, and 

 Glasgow, but the returns in the end are often better. In many districts there is a good 

 local demand for flowers, and if remunerative prices are obtained, it is better to be satisfied 

 than sending farther on speculation. When there are extra large quantities of flowers 

 that must be either cut or spoilt, acquaintance may advisedly be made with commission 

 agents in large towns, as by no other means can the supplies be got rid of. Better low 

 prices than no sale. In the course of a few years, growers who send out superior flowers 

 usually receive as many applications for them as they want. Experience counts for 

 much in these matters, and it is at least as easy for the novice to lose as to gain much 

 money in flower culture. For a person to succeed he must watch the markets closely, 

 and studiously endeavour to meet the public demand. He must know how to grow, 

 what to grow, and when to provide, amidst a world of competition, for a fickle and 

 exacting master, and never forget that only the best of everything, temptingly dis- 

 played, is competed for by purchasers ; or in the words of one of many who have 

 mastered the position — " Success is all a question of smartness, judgment and skill." 



