The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-04-15

Jupilant week ago over the TACT
that there were more flowers grown
this year In and about Richmond tnan
ever before, florists on Tuesday were
lamenting the fact that the demand
for cut and potted posies Will exceed
the supply, for never before In the
history Of the Commonwealth has an
Easterude been attended by larger
sale of flowers.
First and foremost among the rea-
sons advanced for this unprecedented
demand is that Easter Sunday, the day
when probably more flowers are worn
than at any other time of the year, is
tagging this year. being known as
late Easter. 1t is also explained that
the big demand 10 due partly to the
increase in the population of Rich
mond.
Corsages, a bouquet worn on the
bodice Of dress, Will be the big
scream" Easter. according to one of
the most prominent florists in town
who explained that he had already sold
his supply and will take DO more. or
ders for cut flowers until after Easter.
Other florists who had larger sup
ply and not as big demand stated
they believed they would have cut
flowers for sale until Saturday next.
Sweet Violsts Abssnt.
But I'm the Joyous Eastertide and
especially among lovers of flowers
note of sadness has crept in for that
daintiest most demure of all flowers,
the shy. modest violet Is not TO well
come the eventfui day from the bodices
of fair damsels happy in gay raiment.
There are no yiolets for sale in Rich
mond of the kind that ladies prefer
and of the few left mono have the
beauty, depth of color and ]axnriant
growth Of the yiolets OF a fortnight
ago.
Easter came too late for Violets this
year and florists who have filled r. few
orders have advised the purchaser that
the flowers can be worn but a short
time and will wither, turn white and
fall to pieces. after being exposed "A
few hours. Despite this there are
few who cling to the violet and In the
Easter parade there may be seen
bouquet here and there.
Orchids. considered among the rarest
and most beautiful flowers are rea-
sonaby abundant at Easter prices.
being found largely In lavender and
pale pink. This delicate growth with
It's harmony OF tints and marvellous
coioring Is considered by some to be
preferable even to the violet. Lilies Of
the valley. which are popular not only
because Of their beauty but because
they harmonize with any feminine
costume, are reasonably plentiful. They
are being sold largely IN bouquets
with orchids and the combination
produces a striking and tasteful ef-
feet
Those who are appointed at the
absence of violets, nettled by The cost
OF orchids and do not admire lilies
OF the valley find soiace in that sweet
est OF all old flowers, sweetpeas, which
are not only plentiful but within the
reach of all inclined to purchase
posies. They are mostly in pink ANA
white. but other colors may be found.
Florists have mastered an arrange
ment OF a corsage of sweetpeas which
has greatly increased the popularity
Of the oId-fashioned flowers.
There Is an almost endless variety
OF other cut flowers. among which
may be found the rose, in almost
every color and with an hundred dif-
ferent names; the oarnation. reason
able. pretty and hardy in several
colors; the dear old mignonnette,
white and red snap dragons and
others too numerous Il, mention.
In beauty, strength and number the
growth OF pot plants this year has
surpassed the growths of a decade and
in most Of the shops florists have
found they have not enough space
for the great number of ported plants
which are being brought in from the
hot houses.
Easter Lilies Plentiful.
The Easter lily which now reigns
supreme as king OF all flowers liz
probably the most plentiful and the
prices are conducive to purchases.
The stately Gala too is abundant and
hundreds OF them may be seen raising
proud white heads over the lesser
flowers. The Genesta. that heauti-
fu1 yellow pot plant which comes from
the far South and La always plentiful
at Easter, Is being bought by the
public at a rapid pace.
The Bougainvillea. which was i'm
ported from Brazil and now grows "a
a wild flower in California, In also
popular by virtue of its gorgeous,
lavender. beli-shaped flowers. Azaleas
which. always have been and always
will be popular with thosS who love
potted plans, are plentiful in almost
every color. red. pink. white. brick
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