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The Weekly Florists' Review, 



DECEMBER 15, 1898. 



Morgans, Brides, Bridesmaids, Beau- 

 ties and Meteors. They also received 

 the $5.00 prize offered by Geo. S. Bart- 

 lett for the best twelve Beauties. In 

 bulbous stock they had valley, callas, 

 Harrisii, Romans and narcissus. 



Hoffmeister Flo. Co. showed a vase 

 of their new rose, Miss Clara Barton, 

 which deserved much praise; in color 

 like a deep Bridesmaid; form of flower 

 resembles the Morgan. 



In the evening the regular monthly 

 meeting was held, with President Wit- 

 terstaetter presiding. The society is 

 now in a prosperous condition, five 

 new members were electea, and officers 

 for the ensuing year were nominated. 

 The election will be held at the meet- 

 ing in January and all members are 

 requested to be present. 



Business Conditions. 



Business about town is rather slow 

 for this season of the year. Roses have 

 been a glut for ten days and even car- 

 nations, scarce as they are, have not 

 sold so well as usual. Shipping trade 

 is fair, but not brisk enough to con- 

 sume the stock coming in. 



There is a cut rate war between the 

 over-the-Rhine florists, especially in 

 holly, laurel, etc. Several branch 

 stores have been opened and the public 

 Is getting the benefit of the reduced 

 prices. They are selling roses at 50 

 cents per dozen, and one of them de- 

 clares that he will continue to do so 

 throughout the holiday season. If 

 some of our Fourth street florists 

 would take a walk up Vine and read 

 the catchy signs reaching to the sixth 

 floor of Fred Gears' annex they would 

 get a few pointers how to freeze out 

 their competitors. B. 



LOUIS MENAND. 



We have received from our old 

 friend Louis Menand, of Albany, N. 

 Y., a copy of a new edition of his au- 

 tobiography and recollections. To us 

 everything from the pen of Mr. Men- 

 and is intensely interesting, and we 

 believe he is doing history a great ser- 

 vice in putting permanently on record 

 the many very interesting incidents of 

 his long career. The veteran is now 

 PI years of ace and is still hale and 

 hearty. The passing of the years has 

 not dimmed his interest in the profes- 

 sion he has loved and practiced all his 

 long life, and though already far be- 

 yond the allotted "three-score and 

 ten" we shall be surprised if the new 

 century does not find him ready to 

 take a fresh start and keep pace with 

 the youngest of us. That he may do so 

 is the wish of his many friends, both 

 old and youn?. 



COUNCIL BLUFFS, lA.— Edw. 

 Williams, the employe of Frey & Kast- 

 ner, who was badly scalded at the 

 time of the boiler accident which re- 

 sulted in the death of Mr. H. Frey. is 

 Improving and his physician says 

 there is now no doubt that the sight 

 of the Injured eye will be saved. 



The Right Cypress for 

 Greenhouse Material. 



Have you Iieard of Cypress Greenhouse Material that has not been satisfac- 

 tory ? If you have it does not follow that Cypress is not the best lumber to use. 

 There is White Cypress. Yellow Cypress and Red Cypress; there is Cypress that 

 grows on the high lands and Cypress that grows in the swamps. 



All of these different kinds are not suitable for greenhouse purposes. Do you 

 know which kind is best and do you know that kind when you see it ? If not you 

 would better buy from those that do know and will dehver exactly what they sell. 

 We introduced Cypress for greenhouse construction and pushed it to the front. 

 We know all about it. For fifteen years we have made a specialty of furnishing it, 

 and during this time we have built up a reputation that we can not afford to jeop- 

 ardize. We send out the best only. 



Lockland Lumber Co. 



LOCKLAND, OHIO. 



Write for Circulars 

 or Estimates. 



Menuon florists' Review when you wrae. 



SCRANTON, PA.— Mrs. Maggie Rob- 

 ertson-Muir, has entered into partner- 

 ship with Mr. I. G. Marvin, of Wilkes- 

 barre, and the firm of Marvin & Muir 

 will open a finely fitted up floral store 

 at the corner of Washington Ave. and 

 Spruce street. 



POWER OF ELOQUENCE. 



A Dakota lawyer was recently arrest- 

 ed for stealing wood, but such was the 

 power of his eloquence that he made 

 the jury believe that he was only walk- 

 ing in his sleep and thought that he 

 was placing flowers on the grave of 

 his first wife. — New York World. 



WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. 



.Advertisements under tliis head 10 cents a line, 

 an average of seven words to the line. 



FOR SALE— A handsome Florist's Ice Box, with 

 glass tront and sides: u^ed but a short time. Will 

 be sold at a bargain. For full particulars address 



Roemer Drug Co., Milwaukee, Wis. 



WANTED— Good secondhand Hot Water Boiler. 

 Heating capacity 1200 to 1400 running feet of four- 

 inch greenhouse pipe. Jos. Labo, Joliet. 111. 



WANTED — Good man to take charge of carnation 

 houses and to do general pro:>agation. Address 

 Wietor Bros , 51 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. 



WANTED— Young man as assistant in store and 

 greenhouses. Address H. F. Halle, 548 West 

 Madison Si reel, Chicago. 



WANTED— First class young man in cut-flower 

 store in a laree western city; must be up to date 

 in design and decorative work. Address X, V, Z, care 

 Florists' Review. 



SITUATION WANTED- By good all 'round grow- 

 O tr. single. 30 years old: best of references. Atldress 

 K. L.. care Florists' Review. ■ 



PARTNER WANTED— A man wilh some know- 

 ledge of greenhouse management, with $2,000 or 

 J3.000 caaital. A good opening for the nght party. Ad- 

 dress R., care Florists' Review. 



\T^ANTED— A lady thoroughly posted in retail cut- 

 * * flower business to buy part interest in well estab- 

 lished place. For particulars, address Box 28, Baker 

 City, Oregon. 



CMU.-iliO->l WANTED- As working foreman or 

 O grower, by a thoroughly experienced florist, in a 

 place where first class stock is called for; age 32. single, 

 strictly sober and good references: at liberty after 

 Christmas. Address Grower, care of Florists' Review, 



WANTED— A good all-'round florist, must be good 

 on design work, sober and honest. Will pay $so 

 per month for right man. Addres s H., Florists' Review. 



ANTED— A man to lake charge of a section of 

 rose houses: call at 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 



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FOR S4LE— Four greenhouses, nearly new Good 

 retail stand. A. Claus, Springfield, 111. 



FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand. 

 5.000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net 

 good man at least J3.00 per day. Must buy stock, about 

 I500.00. Reason for selhng. failing health. Address 

 '' I Uinois." care Florists' Review. 



MB^^ ^ ^ Air* "^" established 

 |- L^K OMLL> and paying 



i FLORIST BUSINESS, with ten to thirty acres. 

 17,000 square feet of glass. Good residence aiid 

 houses for help; everything in first class condi- 

 tion. .\bundance of water. Situated near one ol 

 the largest cities in California. Ill health and 

 a desire to retire from business cause for selling. 



For full particulars and price, address 

 Lock Box 720, - LOS ANGELES, CAL. 



Mpntinn THp R*iv1<»w whpn von writ** 



FOR SALE OR RENT 



Complete cut flower and plant establishment. 

 Only one in citv of 20,lKX) inhabitants. .■Vn old 

 established trade. In first class running order. 

 Bonanza for a good man. For lull particulars 

 address 



WM. F. KASTINC & CO., 



444 Sixth Avenue. Pittsburg, Pa. 



M ention The Review when you write. 



Must be Sold Quick! 



On account of going to Europe, an 

 Old established Florist business. 



10,000 square feet of glass. Stocli in tine 

 condition. Carnations, Violets, Roses, 

 Smilax and Freesias. Healed by stearn; 

 city water; 12 miles from New York, in 

 New Jersey; good retail trade; near three 

 cemeteries. 



No reasonable offer rejected. 



Address K. P. W., 



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