MAY IS. 1S99. 



The Weekly Florists' Review* 



mand, while spring weddings liave 

 been more numerous tlian usual. The 

 funeral of Wm. Donaldson, of Min- 

 neapolis, called for the largest display 

 of flowers ever seen at a funeral in 

 the northwest. The most unique 

 piece was a mound of violets and val- 

 leys, about three feet in height and 

 five feet in diameter. This contained 

 8,000 violets and 1,000 valleys. It was 

 made by G. Colberg, designer for L. 

 L. May & Co. X. Y. Z. 



MADISON, N. J. 



Club Notes. 



The regular monthly meeting of Mor- 

 ris County Gardeners and FlorLsts was 

 held in Masonic Hall on Wednesday 

 last, with President Duekham in the 

 chair. There was a good representa- 

 tive attendance and all present had an 

 intellectual treat. 



The Rev. E. B. Luther, of Grace 

 Episcopal church, Madison, spoke for 

 about an hour on the "Vegetation of 

 Florida and the Bahama Islands." He 

 is an accomplished botanist, a close 

 observer of the beautiful in nature, 

 and in imagination he carried us 

 through the scenes he saw, so vivid 

 and realistic were his descriptions. 

 Many plants, familiar and well known 

 to us as grown under glass in our 

 greenhouses, and necessarily restrict- 

 ed in growth, were described in their 

 majesty of growth and lavish profuse- 

 ness of blossom. 



The advent of spring was portrayed 

 in the increase of exhibits. President 

 Duekham showed flowering shrubs in 

 variety; A. Herrington brought over 

 forty varieties of wild flowers, and W. 

 H. Thomas showed some excellent cel- 

 ery of last year's growth and well pre- 

 served. The committee appointed to 

 arrange an employment bureau pre- 

 sented a circular letter embodying the 

 details of the scheme, which was ac- 

 cepted, and the committee made a per- 

 manent one to take charge of this 

 branch of the society. A. H. 



DETROIT. 



Lovely Detroit has truly gained the 

 name and reputation of the "Con- 

 vention City." Every week one sees 

 on our streets parties of strangers 

 with badges pinned to their coats, on 

 which is a cabalistic monogram or 

 Insignia of an order. 



We are to have 70 conventions here 

 this summer, including the S. A. P. 

 Great preparations are being made by 

 the local club for the entertainment 

 of the S. A. F. and all who come will 

 never regret the coming to Detroit in 

 August. It would be a wise move for 

 clubs coming in a body and wishing 

 to stop at one hotel to begin figuring 

 on how many and secure quarters. A 

 list of the hotels, with rates, will soon 

 be published, or, clubs may write Mr. 

 G. A. Rackham, 880 Van Dyke ave- 

 nue, for information. 



Cut fiower stocks accumulate some- 

 times now, but large funeral orders 

 soon clear it up. R. A. G. 



APPEAL TO FLORISTS. 



The following letter has been issued 

 by the St. Louis Florists' Club in be- 

 half of a member of the craft who has 

 had a peculiarly long list of misfor- 

 tunes: 



To the Florists of St. Louis and Suburbs:— 



At the regular meeting of the Florists' 

 Club, a motion was made and carried by a 

 unanimous vote to send out a letter to the 

 florists of St. Louis and suburbs, also ship- 

 pers, calling their attention to the condition 

 uf Mr. Thomas E. Carroll, one of our fellow 

 craftsmen. Mr. Carroll has been extremely 

 unfortunate, dating back for many years. The 

 first of his misfortunes was a fire which de- 

 stroyed nearly all his plant of greenhouses, 

 then again he was visited by a long and se- 

 vere drought by which he lost his whole crop 

 for one year. The following year he was vis- 

 ited by the tornado which destroyed nearly 

 all his glass, windmill and water tower and 

 nearly everything pertaining to his business, 

 and last of all he has become totally and 

 helplessly blind and is now in a condition 

 that he is unable to earn his own living. 

 In view of these many afflictions that have 

 befallen Mr. Carroll we appeal to you as 

 fellow florists to assist him to the extent of 

 your ability. Mr. Carroll is entirely out of 

 business and unable to make a living. Any 

 donation will be received by J. J. Beneke, 

 1232 Olive street. 



E. SCHRAT, Sec'y. 



J. J. BENEKE. Treas. 



C. C, SANDERS, President. 

 The address of Mr. Carroll is 5212 Cote Bril- 

 liante ave. 



CLEVELAND, 



Cut flower trade not so brisk. A 

 little decorating, funeral work and 

 cut-throat sales among Euclid avenue 

 fiorists and department stores keeps 

 things moving. Roses poor; carnations 

 about the same as last week. There is 

 an abundance of extra good outdoor 

 valley in the market. Outdoor stuff, 

 usually used for Memorial Day, will 

 be gone this year before that time. 

 Paeonies, day-lilies, deutzia, snowball, 

 etc.. are in now. 



The market fiorists report plant 

 trade very slow at the present time. 



J. Louis Loose, Washington, D. C, 

 was a recent visitor. 0. A. C. O. 



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WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. 



Advertisements under this head 10 cents a line, 

 an average of seven words to the line. 



SITUATION WANTED— As foreman or manager; 

 have had charge of prominent places m Chicago and 

 New Vork; not alraid ot work; the best of leferences 

 given; Address S5. care Florists' Review. 



FOR SALE CHEAP— Hitchings Hot Water Boiler 

 No. IS, with 2(;o ft. 4-in. pipe and four valves, in Ai 

 condition. Address C. J. Benz. Conshohocken, Pa. 



FOR SALE— 75 boxes of glass; will sell in small lots. 

 Also one hot water boiler. Address I. N. Partridge, 

 Sycamore, 111. 



SITUATION WANTED— By single man, 34. Swiss, 

 sober, steady; iS years' experience, palms, roses, 

 carnations, 'mums and general greenhouse stock; also 

 well up in landscape gardening; commercial or pri\ ate 

 place; good references. Address W. R-, gardener, 382 

 Clarkson Street, Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y. 



SITUATION WANTED— A first-class florist, grow- 

 er, decorator and designer wishes to make a change; 

 15 years experience; age 30, single. Address R. S., care 

 Florists' Review. 



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WANTED- Florist or grower; a first-class man or 

 lady florist would ha\ e a good chance to take part 

 interest in one of the best florist establishments in the 

 west, either as a partner or manager. Address 40, care 

 Flonsts' Re\'iew. 



WANTI'LD- A first-class grower wants to rent a few 

 greenhouses; must be in fair condition; Chicago 

 or west preferred. Adaress 50, care Florists' Review. 



SITUATION WANTED- By trusty, first-class all 

 'round florist; 18 years experience, private and com- 

 mercial; Q years at last place; competent to take charge. 

 Address Gardener, care Florists' Review. 



SITUATION WANTED As foreman of cut flower 

 gTOft-ing establishment; thoroughly capable to take 

 charge of large place; at liberty June ist- best references. 

 Address M. K., care Florists' Review. 



FOR RENT--i6,ooo feet of glass within 12 miles of 

 Chicago court house; fairly good condition: some 

 houses new; new boiler; long lease. Address C. N., 

 care Florists' Review. 



FOR RENT OR SALE— First class retail stand 

 5,000 feet of glass. New. In city. Ought to net 

 good man at least ^j.oo per day. Must buv stock, about 

 I500.00. Reason for selling, failing health. Address 

 ''Illinois," care Florists' Review. 



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OR SALE— Four greenhouses, nearly new. Good 

 retail stand. A. Glaus, Spnngfield, III. 



SITUATION WANTED- An up-to-date cut-flower 

 artist, designer and decorator, second to none and a 

 good salesman, now with one of the best firms in the 

 country, wants to make a change; best of reference. 

 For full particulars, address E. V. O , care of Florists' 

 Renew. 



For Sale ^ 



Residence and greenhouses; 

 about H.uiu ft. glass; hot wa- 

 ter heat; all stocked; fine 

 show room; good house trade; 6 miles from Boston 

 on line of electric and steam roads; house heated 

 with hot water; electric lights and all improve- 

 ments; 25,000 ft. of land. Would exchange for prop- 

 erty in western New York. ."Xddress 



Mrs. A. M. BIGBEE, Box 187, Atlantic, Mass. 



...WANTED... 



An active, sober and reliable man to take 

 charge of 65,000 feet of glass; must have 

 some cash to enter into a co-operation to 

 guarantee good faith and confidence; no 

 one need apply except a man of experi- 

 ence and ability. Address 



B. FRANK BARR, Lancaster, Pa. 

 Mention The Review when you write. 



BIICIMrCC .\ rare opportunity is 



Lol ll Loo open to a hustling 



OPPORTlNITY."lp;^e 



get into a well established and profitable busi- 

 ness. A chance of a life-time. 



Those meaning business may obtain particulars 

 by addressing 



ROX, care of Florists' Review. 



FOR SALE'Rare Chance 



A well established and paving florist's business, 

 consisting of 12.U00 sq. ft. of glass, centrally located 

 on principal thoroughfare of thriving city in gas 

 belt. Population 25,000. Only greenhouse in city 

 limits. Death of proprietor reason for selling. 

 For particulars address 

 MRS. HENRY MICHEL. Marion. Ind. (Grant Co.) 



MlSTQlilTBlSINESS 



To the right man here is the best opportunity 

 ever offered. Two rose houses, one carnatioa 

 house, each 165x20; good pump, tank, fine boiler 

 and never-failing well; good stable and sheds, 24x 

 BO; eight lilv ponds and every one planted. Cost 

 $7,500; will seH<or$l,500. One of the best places 

 in the State for a man who has good health and 

 knows the business. Will sell on easy terms. 



Come and see the place; it will be worth the trip. 



T. J. WINTERS, 9i3 X. 7tli St., Harrlsburg, Pa. 



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