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The Florists^ Review 



JCMI IS, 1916. 



HELP WANTED— Rose grower, near Detroit, 

 one Tvbo can produce flrst-class stock on 

 solid bed; only a high-class man need apply. 

 Address No. 167, cafe Florists' Review, Chicag> . 



HELP WANTED— Man to take full charge o( 

 greenhouses, able to grow carnations, mums, 

 «w«et peas and general line of bedding and 

 •potted plants. 0. J. Frew, Jr., Conneaut. Ohi o. 



HELP WANTED— Man to -work, who under- 

 stands and can grow carnations, mums, 

 ■nd potted plants for a retail establishment; 

 state wages wanted. F. Carek, 2041 Broadway, 

 Lorain, O. 



HELP WANTED — At once, all-round crower to 

 take full charge of greenhouse; state salary 

 expected; house furnished for family; experi- 

 enced man preferred. The Jones Greenhouse Co., 

 Athens, Ga. 



HELP WANTED— A good, all-round man that is 

 not afraid to work; a steady Job for the 

 right man; $35.00 a month, hoard and room. 

 Answer at once to John Faber, R. R. 4, Box 137, 

 Kanka kee, 111. ; 



HELP WANTED — Good all-roimd grower for 

 retail greenhouses near Chicago; must be 

 good on pot plants; steady place. State expe- 

 rience and wages wanted. Address No. 194, care 

 Florists' Review, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED— Young man with si.K or eight 

 years' experience in general greenhouse 

 ■work; must come well recommended; good chance 

 for right man for future advancement. J. F. 

 Melnhart, Webb City. Mo. 



HELP WANTED— Good, all-round plant man 

 for Richmond, Va. ; must understand his 

 business thoroughly; state salary expected; 

 position open Aug. 1. Address No. 18d, care 

 F lorists' Review, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED— At once, one or two good' 

 competent men for general greenhouse 

 ■work; must have experience in roses, carnations 

 and general pot plant line. Address No. 192, 

 care Florists' Rev iew, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED— By July 1, good, all-round 

 florist for retail place of 10,000 feet of 

 glass; $15.00 per week to start; steady place for 

 good man; state particulars in first letter. Ad- 

 gress No. 188, care Florists' Review, Chicag o. 



HELP WANTED— All-round grower for about 

 6000 sq. ft. of glass, hot beds, perennials, 

 etc.; northern Minnesota; state when open for 

 engagement, wages, experience and references. 

 Address No. 126, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED— Capable, all-round grower 

 for 14,000 sq. ft. glass in Washington state; 

 steady job; must be able to pro<luoe good stuff: 

 middle-aged, single man preferred; apply with 

 references. Address No. 186, care Florists' Re- 

 vlew, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED — Immediately, young man as 

 assistant for general greenhouse work; one 

 who has bad experience in rose section preferred; 

 wages, $15.00 per week; give full particulars in 

 first letter. Address Estherville Greenhouses, 

 Bsthervllle. Iowa. 



HELP WANTED— A married man, experienced 

 in raising tomatoes and lettuce under glass: 

 permanent position with share in profits; must 

 understand handling steam and hot water boilers 

 •nd gasoline engine pumping outfit for water 

 supply. The Decker Farms. Brighton, Mich. 



HELP WANTED— For greenhouses near San 

 Francisco, California, rose grower, who 

 also understands potted stock; must be able to 

 take charge and produce first-class stock: state 

 age, experience, references, and wages expected. 

 Address No. 191, care Florists' Review, Chica go. 



HELP WANTED— Experienced greenhouse night 

 man, one who understands firing, potting 

 •nd other greenhouse work; married man pre- 

 ferred; must be sober and Industrious: can begin 

 at day work at once: wages. $60.00 per month. 

 Ridge Lawn Greenhouses, I'iue Ridge, Buffalo, 

 N. Y. 



HELP W.\NTED — An experienced nursery 

 salesman, one thoroughly acquainted with 

 the nurserj- business, accustomed to soliciting 

 from private people: a good closer, able to close 

 n sale when others can not do so: must be 

 actively engaged in the business at the present 

 time. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, 

 y. J. _ ' 



HELP W.\NTED— .\ competent assistant fore- 

 man, who thoroughly understands the nur- 

 sery business and has had experience in this 

 line, accustomed to waiting on private people, 

 accurate in getting up orders, a good, thorough, 

 active man who will take an Interest in his 

 work. The Elizabeth Nursery Co., Elizabeth, 

 y. J. 



HELP WANTED — A good, all-round grower, 

 especially capable in mums, carnations ami 

 pot plants; must be industrious and of goo<l 

 character; German or Scandinavian preferred; 

 a fine opportunity for a man who is able to take 

 some financial interest in a live, growing busi- 

 ness; references. Hillvlew Greenhouses, La 

 Crosse, Wis. 



HELP WANTED— A married man, American 

 preferred, where general stock is grown in 

 26,000 feet of glass; one who can grow roses, 

 carnations and bulb stock and have It ready 

 when wanted at stated times; also bandy in floral 

 work and repairs; salary to start, $16.00 a week 

 to Jan. 1; $17.00 for next year; must be goo<I 

 character and able to produce good stnff; market 

 for all we can produce; references. Address at 

 •nee No. 141, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



Who Wants a Storeman? 



(Now or for the coming season.) 



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A high-class workman, with executive ability, good habits, good 

 references. No boozer. Only permanent position with a future 

 considered. Address No. 195. care Florist' Review, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED — Rose grower and helper; 

 steady Jobs; good wages. Apply to Bas- 

 sett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. 



HELP WANTED — First-class rose grower to 

 take charge of rose section; position open 

 now. Address No. 146, care Florists' Review, 

 Chicago. 



ADDRESS WANTED— EDWARD ANDREWS, 

 formerly of Hicksville, O. Address No. 87, 

 care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



WANTED TO BUY — Greenhouses, land, dwell- 

 ing. In city with landscape possibilities; 

 full particulars. Box 605. New Rocbelie, N. Y . 



WANTED — Name and address of every retail 

 florist who wants to increase his sales for 

 the fall trade. Geo. W. Taylor, Florist, McKin- 

 ney, Tex. 



WANTED TO BUY— Greenhouses, in good con- 

 dition, located for retail trade, , within 15 

 miles of Boston. Address W., 41 Porter Road, 

 Cambridge, Mass. 



WAJNTBD — For Chicago store, a second-hand 

 refrigerator, about 10 ft. long, 4 ft. deep, 

 8 to 10 ft. high; write what you have to offer. 

 Address No. 184, care Florists' Beview, Chica go. 



WANTED — Sectional hot water boiler, 2500 

 feet of radiation or more, must be of 

 standard make and guaranteed perfect In all 

 ways. E. A. Parkes, 206 Walker Ave., Highland 

 P ark, lU. 



TO LEASE — Greenhouses consisting 7,000 ft. 

 of glass, with store front and land for grow- 

 ing plants; also hot beds. For further informa- 

 tion address No. 197, care Florists' Review, 

 Chicago. 



FOR LEASE — Greenhouses, 10,000 feet of 

 glass, hot water heating boilers, good loca- 

 tion center of town; present stock for sale, 

 ferns and cyclamen, maidenhair fern; a good 

 proposition for the right man. Central Nursery, 

 2135 Central Ave., Alameda, Cal. 



FOB SALE OR LEASE — Greenhouses and store 

 on reasonable terms. John N. Bommers- 

 bach. 318 N. Water St.. Decatur. III. 



FOB SALE OR LEASE — Four acres in good 

 city of 10,000: five-room house, two wells, 

 city water; ideal location for greenhouse: none 

 In city; price, $6000.00. Geo. W. Taylor, Florist, 

 McKinney, Tex. 



F'OR SALE OR TRADE— Beautiful fruit and 

 poultry farm, 20 acres; write for photo and 

 full description; would like to trade for set of 

 greenhouses in Illinois or Indiana. A. E. Price, 

 I t. R. 6, Mt. Vernon, 111. 



FOR SALE — 3x6x7 Ice box. plate glsus mirror, 

 marble base, cheap. C. C. Warburton, 

 Battle Creek. Mich. 



FOB SALE — An up-to-date greenhouse and flo- 

 rist store. In a factory town of 6000 popula- 

 tion, 50 miles from Chicago; a bargain if token 

 at once. For particulars address No. 163, care 

 Florists' Review, Chicago. 



FOR SALE— Established wholesale and retail 

 business in fast growing town near Youngs- 

 town, Ohio, one acre good sandy lonm, located 

 near cemetery; houses In good condition: part 

 cash, balance first mortgage. Address No. 168, 

 c are Florists' Review, Chicago. 



FOR SALE — Three greenhouses, 16x80. 20x80. 

 32x120, just built, ground l.'>0x200; goo<l 

 potting shed, office and living rooms. In central 

 Pa.; reason, other buslne.ss; or will take good 

 partner, half Interest: must be gootl grower. 

 Address No. 173, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



FOR SALE — Capitol boiler, steam and hot 

 water, in perfect condition: if wanted for 

 steam, with all trimmings, $40.00: If for hot 

 water, $35.00, without steam trimmings. Just 

 right for small greenhouse or dwelling house. 

 D. Klelnhana , St. Louis, Mich. 



FOR S.UjE— 50,000 sq. feet glass houses, all 

 built in last 7 years; all new and modem, 

 2 Kroeschell boilers, hot water heat; all houses 

 full, doing a big business: city and cistern 

 water: 2 brick paved roads pass place: also city 

 car line passes place: car takes passengers at 

 gate: residence, 7 rooms and bath with sleeping 

 porch: also hot water boiler in cellar for house: 

 this place is a big bargain: reason for sale given 

 upon application. C. L. Humphrey, ZanesvlUe, 

 Ohio. 



FOR SALF — Greenhouse plant, about 7000 ft. 

 of modem glass, rebuilt 4 years ago, 50 

 h. p. steam boiler, good water power, 4 acres of 

 good garden land; one (six) 6-room dwelling 

 house with summer kitchen; steam heat: fine 

 location: electrics pass door: 1 mile from Gard- 

 ner business center (17,000 population) and sur- 

 rounded by numerous smaller towns: good place 

 for florist or cucumber grower: owner going out 

 of business and will sell cheap if bought at once. 

 Carl J. Erlckson, R. F. D., Gardner, Mass. 



Situation Wanted 



I am a German. 30 years of age, 6 years in 

 this country, single and never drink; I am a 

 first-class landscape gardener, experienced in 

 ail kinds of greenhouse work, an expert with 

 bedding plants and a good decorator and de- 

 signer, but I want a position of responsibility, 

 as my only ambition is to satisfy my employer. 

 I am a very good business man and know how 

 to handle customers. City parks, cemeteries or 

 any large concern preferred. I know how to 

 handle a crew and am never afraid of work. 



Best references can be furnished; any east- 

 ern city suits me. but I don't want a nursery 

 job. I am still employed, but can come any 

 time. 



Address No. 180, care Florists' Review, Chicago 



Help Wanted 



Man to take care of our catalogue 

 anci advertising department. Appli- 

 cants should state their experience, 

 how long in last position and wages 

 expected. 



STATE NURSERY & SEED CO. 



HELENA. MONTANA 



Opportunity Wanted 



By man and wife. Man is up-to-date grower 

 of roses, carnations, mums, pot plants and bed- 

 ding stock: wife is an up-to-date store hand. 

 Have small amount of cash to invest. Will 

 work for salary or on shares. 



Address No. 190, care Florists' Review, Giicago 



SITUATION WANTED 



AS MANAGER of the growing end 

 of a high-class retail plant; one with re- 

 tail store preferred. 25 years, American, 

 commercial experience, years in present 

 place. Correspondence confidential. 

 Address No. 181, care Florists' Review, Chicafo 



HELP WANTED 



Helpers in rose houses, $15.00 to 

 $18.00 per week. Young men with some 

 high school or agricultural college educa- 

 tion preferred. 



MILLER FLORAL COMPANY 



Farmlngton, Utali 



FOR SALE — Second-hand plp«, all alzea, anlt- 

 able ror either steam or but water use; 

 write us for prices. Haur Gas C«., Baton, Ind. 



FOR SALE — 5000 ft. of glass and 7-room Iionae 

 in good condition; well stocked; good retail 

 and wholesale trade; 30 minutes from Chicago 

 loop. Clias. Gassier, May wood. III. 



FOR SALE— In Cliicago, 8 greenhouses, 18,000 

 ft. of glass, with lot 160x210, 5-room resi- 

 dence, all heated by hot water; this is a modern 

 fireproof plant fully stocked with ferns, potted 

 plants and young bedding stock; does a wholesale 

 au<l retail trade; possibilities for Increasing re- 

 tail trade 75% are fine; will sell at a bargain: 

 one-balf cash, balance time: reason for selling, 

 111 health. Address No. 177, care Florists' Re- 

 view, Chicago. 



