on the Mississippi, opposite the mouth of the Minnehaha, has been
acquired by the City of St. Paul, and land will most probably be
secured for a drive of several miles along the river. The bank here is
more than 100 feet high, often precipitous, clothed with a rich growth
of primeval forest, shrubbery and vines. It is hoped that Minneapolis
may secure the land immediately opposite, including the Falls of
Minnehaha and the valley of the stream to the great river. In this
event a great park could be made between the two cities, easily
reached from the best part of both, with the Mississippi flowing
through it and the Falls as one of its features. This, in connection
with the park so beautifully situated on Lake Como, three miles from
St. Paul, and the neat parks of Minneapolis and its superbly kept
system of lake shore drives, would soon be an object worthy of the
civic pride of these enterprising and friendly rivals.
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fine rocky woodland, with the classic Brandywine flowing through it,
and all within the city limits, together with two smaller tracts,
one a high wooded slope, the other lying on tide water, and both
convenient to those parts of the city inhabited by workingmen and
their families. A topographical survey of these park lands is now
in progress as preparation for a general plan of improvement. Of
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rare value--so rare and desirable that in a number of cities several
million dollars have been willingly spent to obtain results of which
the best that can said is, that they somewhat distantly approach, in
character and expression, such scenery as the people of Wilmington
have provided for them without expense."
Flower Market.
Retail Prices in the Flower Market.
NEW YORK, _February 23d._
There is a glut of flowers, particularly of tea roses of an
indifferent quality. Bon Silene buds cost from 75 cts. to $1 a dozen,
Perle des Jardins, Niphetos, Souvenir d'un Ami, and Papa Gontiers
bring $1.50 a dozen. C. Mermets are very fine and from 30 to 35 cts.
each. Not more than one in three La France roses is perfect; they
bring from 25 cts. to 50 cts. each. Mde. Cuisin and Duke of Connaught
are 25 cts. each, Bennets 20 cts. each and Brides 25 cts. each.
American Beauties are $1 to $1.50 each, according to the location
where they are sold. Puritans cost 75 cts. each, and Jacqueminots
50 cts. Magna Chartas are the most popular of the hybrid roses at
present. They, Anna de Diesbach and Mad. Gabriel Luizet bring from $1
to $1.50 each.
Mignonette is very plentiful, well grown and of the spiral variety; it
brings 75 cts. a dozen spikes retail, very large spikes bring as high
as 15 cts. each. Hyacinths, Lilies-of-the-Valley and Tulips bring $1 a
dozen. Lilacs cost 25 cts. for a spray of one or two tassels. Violets
are abundant, mostly of the Marie Louise variety, and bring $2 a
hundred. Fancy long stem red Carnations cost 75 cts. a dozen; short
stem Carnations are 50 cts. a dozen; the dyed Carnations, named
"Emerald," are in brisk demand and sell for 15 cts. each. Daffodils
are $1 a dozen; those dyed bring 20 cts. each. Finely grown
Forget-me-not brought in small quantity to retail dealers sells for
10 cts. a spray. Calla Lilies bring $2 and $3 a dozen, and Longiflorum
Lilies $4 a dozen.
PHILADELPHIA, _February 23d._
Heavy demands for flowers dropped off short on Ash Wednesday, and
decreased each day until Saturday, when the regular orders for loose
flowers caused the trade to pick up again. The demand for Orchids is
steadily growing; a fair quantity is used at balls and parties,
but nothing in comparison to Roses, Violets and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Violets have been in greater demand, so far, than for several
years. Large quantities of Tulips have been used recently for table
decorations, especially the pink varieties, the favorite color for
dinners and lunches. The American Beauty Rose, when cut with long
stems, and really first class in every other respect, has been in
great demand, at the best prices. Md. Gabrielle Luizet is scarce,
the local growers not having commenced to cut in quantity; it is
frequently asked for. Carnation plateaus in solid colors have been
used freely. Lilacs are considered choice and have been in good
demand. Retail prices rule as follows: Orchids, from 25 cts. to
$1 each; La France, Mermet, Bride and Bennet Roses, $3 per dozen;
Jacques, $4 to $5; American Beauty, $4 to $9; Puritan, $4; Anna de
Diesbach, $5 to $7.50; Papa Gontier, Sunset, Perle des Jardins
and Mad. Cuisin, $1.50; Bon Silene, $1.00; Niphetos, $1 to $1.50.
Lily-of-the-Valley, and Roman Hyacinths, bring $1 per dozen;
Mignonette, 50 cts., and Freesia the same per dozen; Heliotrope,
Pansies, Carnations, and Forget-me-nots, 35 cts. per dozen. Violets
bring from $1 to $1.50 per hundred; Lilium Harrisii, $3.00 per dozen;
Callas $2 per dozen, and Lilacs $2 per bunch of about eight sprays.
Daffodils sell briskly at from $1 to $1.50 per dozen.
BOSTON, _February 23d._
The season of Lent is always looked forward to by the florists with
anxiety, for the rest from receptions, assemblies and balls cuts off
one of the chief outlets for the choicest flowers: a few warm days are
sufficient to overstock the market, and prices take a fall. Buyers are
learning, however, that at no period of the year can cut flowers be
had in such perfection and variety as during February and March, and
although not much required for party occasions they are bought for
other purposes in increasing quantities every year, so that the advent
of Lent does not now produce utter stagnation in the flower trade. In
Roses there is at present a large assortment offered. From the
modest Bon Silene, and its new competitor, Papa Gontier, up to the
magnificent American Beauty and Hybrid Perpetuals, may be found every
gradation of color, size and fragrance. Retail prices vary from 75
cts. per dozen for Bon Silenes and $1.50 to $2 for Perles, Niphetos,
etc., up to $3 and $4 for the best Mermets, Niels and La France;
Hybrids and Jacques of best quality bring from $6 to $9 per dozen. In
bulbous flowers a large variety is shown. Lily-of-the-Valley sells
for $1.50 per dozen sprays; Narcissus of various kinds, Hyacinths
and Tulips for $1 per dozen; Violets, 50 cts. per bunch; Pansies,
Mignonette, Heliotrope, Forget-me-not and Calendulas, 50 cts. per doz.
Long stemmed Carnations are to be had in great variety at 75 cts.
per dozen; Callas 25 cts. each, and Smilax 50 cts. a string. At this
season Smilax is at its best, being its time of flowering, and the
flowers are deliciously fragrant.
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