European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 29, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A huge computerized clock tells bidders in code what Type of Flower is for Sale the minimum order the grower will accept As Well As the amount of the current bid. To distinguish Between a dozen or More buttons pushed at almost the same time and say without fear of contradiction which bidder was first. The push Button method of bidding is a Tricky one. If a bidder is too Quick on the trigger hell pay More than he should. And if he a too slow another company will get the Best Flowers while the losing bidder is still sipping his Coffee and trying to decide what to do. One other important Point the bidders learn what they Are bidding on not Only from the words of the auction Leader and his electronic messages but also by keeping their eyes peeled. As the bidding process goes on trolleys loaded with the Flowers up for Purchase Are wheeled through each auction room on a miniature railway system. Auction assistants hold up samples of roses carnations and tulips the top three Sellers at Aal Smeer for All to see. The biggest problem facing the Flower Center Gansbergen said is How to maintain efficiency with Flower production in the Netherlands increasing every year. Quot if our Speed stays just As it is we will face the problem of More spoilage As our supplies increase Quot she said. And that would be bad for business As Well As a blow to Hollands reputation for delivering Only Quality blossoms. One possible solution is to move smaller buyers to a separate auction House and use Aal Smeer to serve Only the big exporters and Chain stores she said. Whatever Steps Are taken one thing is certain. The world Flower Center will remain a sight to see. Approximately 200,000 visitors per year do just that. A visitors Walkway that runs the length of the main building allows tourists to stroll Over the area where Flowers Are readied for auction monday through Friday. The tour costs 3 guilders about $1.60. Keep in mind that the visitors Center closes at noon. A Parade of Flower Laden trolleys moves slowly along a Groove in the floor of the warehouse As a bicyclist makes his Way through the passages. <0 Luoc o <0 o o cd 0 Luck a h 0 q z it 0 oct 0 stars and stripes bookstores stars and stripes bookstores t Kirk squares off against the Mungons v in a Battle he cannot win i str trek rules of enc Cement the i1elu Flousel by Peter Moru Iohd a top 10 paperback discount Star trek rules of engagement is a stars and stripes top 10 paperback selection for May now available at the discounted Price of $4.05 regular Price $4.50 at a stars and stripes Bookstore near you. Each month we offer customers 10 popular paperback titles 10 percent off from the regular cover Price. Stop in and save on a top 10 paperback today. A sudden revolution on the planet de Kanar brings Captain Kirk and the Enterprise running to evacuate federation personnel trapped there. But their orders from Sta Fleet Are quite Clear the Enterprise is to assist in the evacuation and nothing else. No weapons Are to be deployed no Shields raised no shots fired. Meanwhile Halfway across the Galaxy an experimental klingon warship sets Forth on a Mission of its own a warship with hidden and heretofore undreamed of capabilities commanded by a Warrior who will Stop at nothing to bring glory to his Empire a and restore his own lost Honor. The klingon ships destination the planet de Kanar. You can save every Day at stars and stripes bookstores with numerous paperbacks magazines and hardcover titles we be discounted for you. Customers have already saved More than $900,000 in fiscal 1990. Stars and stripes bookstores serving those serving Over Here. Stars and stripes bookstores stars and stripes bookstores it u c0 it z o 0 5 Quot a m 0 of o o 7s % o m a sunday april 29, 1990 the stars and stripes a a a Page 17