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The Weekly Florists^ Review* 



APRIL 14, 1898. 



FLORICULTURAL NOMENCLA- 

 TURE. 



The nomenclature committee of the 

 Society of American Florists is desir- 

 ous of laying before the society any 

 cases of misnaming or double naming 

 of plants handled by the American 

 trade, which ought to be considered by 

 the society. Any cases coming under 

 the jurisdiction of this committee 

 should be reported to the undersigned, 

 not later than the 1st of July, with full 

 indication of the circumstances and 

 the parties involved. 



WILLIAM TRELEASE. 



Chairman. 

 Missouri Botanical Garden. 



St. Louis. Mo., April 1, 1898. 



SYCAMORE, ILL.— John Gustafsson 

 has leased the Partridge greenhouses, 

 but will not take possession till June 1. 



WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. 



QITUATION WANTED— By a thoroughly practical 

 ^^ fjardener and florist to take charge of private or com- 

 mercial place wliere wages would be commensurate with 

 results; responsible references. Address A. RI., care of 

 Florists' Revnew, 56 Pierce Bldg., N. Y. City. 



WANTED — A first-class grower who knows enough 

 to nm a place on business principles, to buy one- 

 half interest and take full cliarge; must thoroughly under- 

 stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any 

 time within one year he can have his money back. For 

 paniculars address A. H., care Florists' Review. 



SITUATION WANTED— r.y a first-class grower of 

 O roses, carnations, violets, etc.; 12 years' experience 

 and can furnish best of references. Address Practical 

 care Florists' Review, 



SITUATION ^y ANTED- By experienced garden- 

 ^^ er: single. 25; in private place; understands care of 

 greenhouses, fruits. e\erything in general; best of refer- 

 ences; California preferred. Address P. Hanson, box 

 251, Mamaroneck. N, Y. 



SITUATION WANTED By practical, up to date 

 fiorist and gardener; private or commercial place, 

 eastern and western txpenence; first-class references 

 from well known parties. Address A. M., care Florists" 

 Re^-iew. 



FOR SALE: I dwelling house, 2 greenhouses, 17 x 150 

 newly built: well located and good home trade, on 

 St. car line and near a city of 300,000 population. For 

 particulars address P. O., care Florists' Review. 



QITU.ATION WANTED- By Ai grower of roses 

 '■J and other cut flowers and plants, as working fore- 

 man; has held similar positions in Chicago; best of ref- 

 erences. Address E. C-, care Florists' Review. 



SITUATION WANTED- By a first-class florist; 

 single, German. 36 years of age, with 20 years' expe- 

 rience in growing roses, carnations and general stock; 

 can furnish best of references. H. C, care of Florists' 

 Re\iew. 



SITUATION WANTED— By florist and gardener; 

 good grower of roses, carnations, mums and general 

 stock. Only those in need of a good man and are willing 

 to pay fair wages need apply. Address K. K., Florists" 

 Review. 



FOR SALE — Six greenhouses, about 14,000 feet of 

 glass; well stocked; wholesale and retail town of 

 4,000; no competition: less than 100 miles from Chicago; 

 two railroads; good seed trade. For particulars address 

 A, care Florists' Review. 



WANTED — Six or eight good men for potting and 

 assisting in the greenhouses ; fair wages and 

 steady employment gi\*en. Do not write, but make 

 immediate application at greenhouses in Hinsdale. 



Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale, 111. 



QITUATION WANTED— An experienced florist(of 

 O 20 years) and wife wish a situation to run a flower 

 store or work in greenhouses as makers up of florists' 

 designs. Best of references. Man a total abstainer. 

 Address Florist, P. O. Box 256, Tuscola, Illinois. 



TVTANTED— Two good greenhouse assistants; please 

 ' ' give experience, references, etc.; wages, ^.00 per 

 week. Address J. A. Peterson, 105 E. 4th St., Cincin- 

 nati, Ohio, 



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ANTED— Gardener for private place near Chicago. 

 Call at 552 Dearborn Ave., Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED- By thoroughly practical 

 O all round gaiaener. Capable of taking entire charge 

 of a gentleman's private place. Exceptional references 

 as to character and ability. Address Gardener, care of 

 Florists' Re\'iew, 105 Hudson Street, New York City. 



QITUATION WANTED^Ey a competent florist 

 O and gardener. 14 years' experience in growing cut 

 flowers, tropical plants, cyclamen, etc. Also a first class 

 designer and decorator Capable of taking charge of 

 place of any extent. Age 30, single. R. S., care Florists* 

 Review, 



QITUATION WANTED-By fir^t class rose and 

 k^ cut-flower grower who understands the business in 

 all its branches and is thoroughly capable of taking full 

 charge of large planL^^Am employed at present but 

 have guod reasons for wishing to make a change. Un- 

 questionable references. Add. 320, care Florists' ReWew. 



QITUATION WANTED-By expert grower ot 

 O plants and cut flowers. Competent in every de- 

 partment. Seeks a situation where he may have a 

 chance to make his services worth more than in his 

 present place. Can surely advance his employer's in- 

 terests if given suitable opportunity. Address S. D., 

 care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



"ITTANTED — A working foreman, must be an A i rose 

 »' grower, American preferred, tiut must be a'ole to 

 furnish the best of references. No fakes need apply. 

 The plant is backed by wealth, therefore, vrill have none 

 but the best. A good salary- will be paid to the man who- 

 can prove his ability. In writing, send copies of recom- 

 mendations and address. Address L. T., The Florists' 

 Review. 



WANTED— At once, good florist for greenhouse 

 work. $20,00 per month, with board. Advance 

 in wages if satisfactory. Hillsdale Floral Park, Hills- 

 dale. Mich. 



"IT7ANTED— An industrious, energetic married man 

 ' • with no children. Man to work in rose and violet 

 Iiouses. wife as packer of cut flowers, etc. Wages, com- 

 bined. $45.00 (forty-five dollars 1 per calendar month 

 and two rooms free. None but those who have had ex- 

 perience need apply. Anchorage Rose Co., Anchorage, 

 Ky. Chas. Rayner, Manager. 



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