FLOWERS AND FLOWER- SELLING JA SPAIA. 



729 



publish) a regular journal for the Spanish flower and 

 plant interests. 



November to May are the months when the Spanish 

 horticulturists are most busy. Then they are forcing 

 flowers to supply the demand of fashion ; to adorn the 

 ball room, etc. Then the rose and dahlia are much 



are sent into the nearest booking office, and there the re- 

 sponsibility of the tradesman ends. The buyer has to 

 pay carriage and take all the risks of damage or loss. 

 The conveniences offered by English and United States 

 States growers to their customers are unknown in Spain, 

 nor will competition impel the flower dealers to be more 



An Exhibit of Cactuses in Spain. 



admired and sought after, and command highest prices. enterprising. The horticultural establishment proprie- 



The terms of sale ruling in Cataluiia are generally spot tors have their duly instituted association, " Sociedad 



cash ; or if purchaser dwells in the country, a bank Horticultura Cataluna"; the employes have also their 



draft. But for sums not exceeding 15 pesetas, stamps own organization ; a trade journal is also in existence, 

 of 25 centimes denomination may be sent. The goods Paris, France. W. Lodia. 



