. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 24 The Florists' Review Dkcbubeb 17, 1914. NEW YORK. The Market. The week opens with lighter ship- ments, the storms are over, the sun is shining and the promise for Christmas is encouraging. The financial markets are in full swing again, and the flower- buying brokers are busy and jubilant. Debutante receptions have been numer- ous. There have been some notable wedding decorations also, and the out- look for the holidays is better than anticipated. The market suffered last week be- cause of almost continuous rain. It was not until Friday that any
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 24 The Florists' Review Dkcbubeb 17, 1914. NEW YORK. The Market. The week opens with lighter ship- ments, the storms are over, the sun is shining and the promise for Christmas is encouraging. The financial markets are in full swing again, and the flower- buying brokers are busy and jubilant. Debutante receptions have been numer- ous. There have been some notable wedding decorations also, and the out- look for the holidays is better than anticipated. The market suffered last week be- cause of almost continuous rain. It was not until Friday that any buoyancy was manifest. Saturday was also good, and the surplus was light as the week ended. However, Monday was clear and cold, and with diminished supplies, a steady level of prices is maintained. The quality of everything arriving is exceptionally good. It is believed generally that the volume of the holiday trade will be equal to that of other years, but the preparation for the demand shows an expectation of more economical selec- tion, and so the retail florists construct their combination Christmas boxes and baskets accordingly. American Beauty roses grow more perfect daily, and the demand increases with the cold. Hadley, Sunburst and Russell are great favorites, and Ophelia everybody takes to. Prices for the novelties are satisfactory. Longiflorum lilies developed greater strength last week and will doubtless continue strong until Christmas. The shipments are increasing. Chrysanthemums will last until 1915, but the "reserves" are few, and no one seems sorry to shelve the "autumn queen. A few of the best late ones bring about $2 a dozen. Valley is abundant and prices low. No signs of any shortage yet, and importations of pips are as large as usual. Orchids are not in oversupply and may now be had in variety. Cypripediums are here again also, and there is promise of C. Trianae and D. formosum for Christmas. Carnations are of splendid quality. Matchless especi
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