FLORIDA STATE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY 
Canada. In cases of heavy crops abroad the consumer would not stand any 
chance of being benefited by same, as the importer could simply bring into 
the United States a sufficient quantity to meet the demand and hold up 
prices. 
The fact that retailers, hotels, restaurants, clubs, etc., do not materially 
lower their prices at times when supplies are heavy, and growers are realiz¬ 
ing very little, if anything, for their product, is now receiving the attention 
and thought of many who are interested in the sale and distribution of per¬ 
ishables. 
The next few years will probably see considerable improvement in this 
respect, which will mean that while the grower receives a living profit for 
his product, the consumer will, at the same time, be able to purchase same at 
reasonable prices. 
The first step in this direction has been taken by the United States Gov¬ 
ernment putting into effect the parcels post. 
Yours very truly. 
Chase & Company 
W. H. Mouser, Sales Manager. 
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