1918 DECEMBER 1918 
® New Moon, 3rd day, lOh. 19m., morning. 
Q) First Quarter, 10th day, 9h. 31m., evening. 
© Full Moon, 17th day, 2h. 18m., evening. 
© Last Quarter, 26th day, Ih. 31m., morning. 
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Hill's new Rose Columbia, offered as cut flower in Dec. 1917, 
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Boxwood sold at $9 per crate of 50 lbs. in December, 1916. 
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Cypripediums are favorite flowers on the market. 
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TJie new Rose, Lillian Moore, winner of $1000 prize at San Francisco, 
introduced to commerce 1916. 
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Average temperature in New York City is 38 degs. F. 
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Folders and “business-getters” should be distributed. 
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Shrubs for Easter flowering are now potted. 
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Pansies may be had in bloom in partly heated frames or houses. 
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Florists’ Exchange established in 1888. 
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Chorizema cordata splendens can be had in bloom at Christmas. 
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Irises and Anemones on wholesale market. 
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Average temperature now 35 degs. F. 
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) Good early blooming Azaleas: Deutsche Perle, white; Silas Mardner, 
V rose and white; Mme. Petrick, rich pink. These can be had in 
i bloom shortly. 
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Heaviest snowfall since 1893 occurred on Den. 14, 1916. 
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( Belated Dutch bulb orders were filled at this period in 1916. In the 
J Spring, bulbous flower stock was superabundant and sold cheaply. 
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Dyed Immortelles are subject to 25% ad valorem import duty. 
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Rooted Carnations are now being advertised. 
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First day of Winter. Pteris argyrea is a graceful fern. 
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Evergreens are symbolical of everlasting life. 
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Early Tulips in pots are offered on the market. 
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Lilac in limited quantity can be obtained. 
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( Anemone Chrysanthemums were in evidence everywhere at the exhibi- 
j tions of 1916. 
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1 Holy Innocent’s Day. If Holly gets frozen in shipment, place it in a 
f cellar at a temperature of 40 degs. F. and let it thaw out. 
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Watch the seed catalogs for novelties. 
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Get a collection of Cacti; they are interesting. 
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A new year opens; what changes it may bringl 
