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The Weekly Florists^ Review. 



MAY 19. 189S. 



tee; yet nine chances out of ten they 

 do not get their money's worth even 

 then. The puljlic is thus given a wrong 

 impression, however, which cannot 

 help being detrimental to the regular 

 trade. 



Those Baltimore Street Cars. 



It is indeed very lamentable, that 

 our Buffalo caller, during his recent 

 visit to this city, saw nothing that met 

 with his commendation or approba- 

 tion. Yet. it is not to be wondered at. 

 when one tal^es into consideration 

 Mr. W. S.'s actual experiences, as cited 

 by him in the last issue of The Review. 

 The rate of speed which this gentle- 

 man traveled from Philadelphia to 

 Baltimore — some ninety odd miles in 

 one hour — (a typographical error 

 made this read 1 hour when it should 

 have read - hours. Ed.) was for even 

 such a swift man. a record breaker: 

 and in itself, was sufficient to give our 

 worthy friend his attack of acute indi- 

 gestion and seasickness, not to even 

 speak of the Eutaw House breakfast. 



After taking into consideration his 

 deplorable condition of "congested 

 liver." one cannot blame him for feel- 

 ing homesick when he saw the hack 

 and cab drivers at I'nion Station. We 

 therefore extend our sincere sympa- 

 thy and heartily forgive him for his 

 misplaced words of maledictions 

 against one of the best equipped street 

 car services in the United States. 



As to our florists, the majority are 

 "huddled together" on the principal 

 streets simply because experience has 

 taught them where the most business 

 is to be done. If our northern friend 

 would like to try his hand at opening 

 up a "real modern store (as he terms 

 iti in the residence district." I feel 

 confident the craft of Baltimore will 

 admire his nerve and should he starve 

 to death will attend his funeral in a 

 body. Ii would be well, however, to 

 profit by his advice given our Mr. 

 Sands, "to embark into business in an- 

 other market." We sincerely hope 

 that long ere this our genial friend has 

 met several more of his "sixteen-year- 

 old somethings" and is quite himself 

 again. 



There are several firms in town who 

 would be pleased to furnish bouton- 

 nieres to the army at contract prices. 

 In answering, please mention The I!e- 

 vicw. C. F. F. 



BUFFALO. 



New Store Windoivs. 



The new store windows have heen 

 about the most exciting events in the 

 florist line of late. Adams. Anderson 

 and Scott have at last got settled down 

 and are making a good show. In fact 

 some of them, with their burlap walls, 

 steel ceilings and fine windows, will be 

 sure to induce others to he extrava- 

 gant. Elegance and taste seem to be 

 the accompaniment of a modern flower 

 store. Why not? It is just the proper 

 thing to associate with such dainty 

 things as buds and blossoms. Hemlock 



Simplicity in Greenhouse Construction. 



During our long experience we have not only made many improve- 

 ments in greenhouses, but we have so simplified the construction that 

 building a greenhouse is no longer a matter so full of complications as 

 to tax the patience and the ingenuity of even the most intelligent 

 mechanic. Our 



Clear Cypress Building Material 



is worked out in the best manner ready to be put up, and we furnish our 

 customers such complete detail drawings that any workman of only ordi- 

 nary capabilities can put it up correctly. 



Write for Circulars 

 or Estimates. 



Lockland Lumber Co. 



LOCKLAND, OHIO. 



boards to stand your palms on in a 

 store won't do any moi'e. 



Plant Business. 

 The cold nights and much dull 

 weather keep the plant trade back. 

 Even this morning as I write (C a. m.. 

 May 17). the grass in low places is 

 frozen stiff. Market people are com- 

 plaining, but it must come soon. With 

 greenhouse men it usually comes all 

 at once. Good, heavy buyers have 

 learned that it is unsafe to plant ten- 

 der stuff before the first of June, and 

 then they all want it on the same 

 day. Human nature, of course, but it 

 has long since made us bald. 



A Fire. 



There was quite an extensive fire on 

 Sunday morning, corner Mohawk and 

 Washington streets. The Buffalo Cut 

 Flower Exchange was in the building 

 and Wm. Kasting's busy place is a few- 

 doors nortli. but he was entirely away 

 from it. while G. L. Pickleman & Co. 

 (the cut flower exchange) have lost 

 most everything. I cannot at this mo- 

 ment say. but doubtless fully insured. 



WANT ADVERTISEMENTS. 



FOR RENT~For greenhouse purposes, 32,700 feet 

 oil Michigan Avenue. Long lease and low rental. 

 Room y22, 1S4 La Salle Street. Chicago. 



UITUATIOX WANTED— A^ private ^rdener, by 

 O thoroughly competent man with the higrhest refer- 

 ences from last employer and others. Removal of em- 

 ployer only reason for change. Address K. X., care 

 Florists' Review. 



QITUATIOX WANTED- As head gardener in pri- 

 O vate place or pubhc institution. English. 52. wid- 

 ower I one daughter. 25 K Thorough horticulturist, fruits, 

 flowers, vegetables, landscape and ornamental work; 4^1 

 years in Golden Gate Park, one year liead gardener in 

 present place. Best of references. Address, stating 

 wages, etc.. G. M. Stmtton, Dungeness. Cumberland 

 Island, Femandina. Fla. 



SITUATION WANTED As propogator of gene- 

 ral greenhouse stock, by a llorist tliat is a good 

 worker and strictly temperate. Good references. Ad- 

 dress F. A., care Florists' Renew. 



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

 glass; well st9cked; wliolesale and retail town of 

 4,000; no competition; less tlian 100 miles from Chicago; 

 two railroads; good seed trade. For particulars address 

 A, care Florists' Review. 



"XX' AN TKI)— No. I grower of cut flowers; would Hke 

 ' * an expert on fancy carnations; good steady place 

 for the right man. Address H. H.,care Florists' Re\iew. 



SITUATION W.\NTKD-A young man, 20 years 

 O old, desires position in cut flower store or green- 

 houses; has six years experience; good maker-up; best 

 of reference, also security. Addreis H. C. H., care oi 

 Florists' Re\iew. 



WANTED — A good rose grower. Also a good man 

 for orchids, ferns and palms, for commercial place. 

 Address Minnesota, care of Florists' Review. 



SITUATION WANTKD-Byan Ai grower of gen- 

 n eral greenliouse stock. Am 30 yea-s old and single. 

 If in need of a good man and are willing to pay fair 

 wages, address M. K., care Florists' Renew. 



(JITUATION WANTED- By an experienced ^ar- 

 O dener in landscape, nurserj' or pot flower cultiva- 

 tion ; 25 years' experience. Only those willing to pay 

 fair wages need reply. Address H. C, Flonsts' Review. 



QITUATION WANTED-As foreman, good grow- 

 O er, single, age 30. Address N.T., Flurists' Review. 



FOR SALE — Four greenhouses, nearly new. Splen- 

 did retail stand in residence district on paved street 

 leading to cemetery. Easy terms. Must retire on ac- 

 count of health. A. Claus, 501 N.4th St., Springfield, III. 



T^ANTED— By the 15th of June, a first-class all 

 ' * 'round florist to take char^re of plant of 8,000 feet 

 of glass. None but steady reliable man need apply. 

 References. Wages $50 per month. Address X, care 

 Florists' Review. 



WANTED — A first-class gro'wer who knows enough 

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

 half interest and take full charge; must thoroughly under- 

 stand the business. If dissatisfied with his purchase any 

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

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



SITUATION WANTED- By expert grower of 

 *^ 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. 



To Rent! 



Eight greenhouses, all 

 well stocked. 20,000 

 carnations planted out. 

 Best place ever offered. 

 -All private trade. 



MAX KRUSCHKA, 



— I«awrence, L. I. 



N. Y. 



GLASS FOR SALE. 



I otter a large quantitv ot scLoml hand grcrn- 

 house glass, mosth 12\tti and li'>\'J4, single thick 

 Also. 4rO-Horse iPower EXETEB STEAM 

 BOIIfEB. I'rjce reasonahle. Call and inspect, 



JAMES D. RAYNOLDS, Riverside, III. 



