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The Florists' Review 



ADODST 24, 1916. 



accepted, John J. Hess, treasurer of 

 the society, offered a motion to in- 

 struct the executive board to sufficient- 

 ly recompense Mr. Asmus for pulling 

 off so successful a show, which was 

 carried unanimously. 



The committee was not ready with 

 a recommendation as to the date and 

 location of the next National Flower 

 Show, but it is hoped by many ar- 

 rangements can be completed soon for 

 holding the show ym, St. Louis, in the 

 spring of 1918, in which event the S. 

 A. F. convention will be held at the 

 same time. The decision as to the 

 show awaits assurances as to just what 

 can be expected from the business 

 men's organizations at the Missouri 

 metropolis. 



President's B^bmmendations. 



The report of the committee con- 

 sisting of Frank Stuppy, Geo. W. Hess, 

 J. A. Peterson and E. G. Hill, appointed 

 to consider the suggestions of the pres- 

 ident's annual address, was cordial in 

 its approval of what Dan MacRorie had 

 to say. The suggestion that a group 

 of large cities be selected for the an- 

 nual gathering of the florists, for the 

 convention to be held in them in turn, 

 was approved, but no immediate action 

 was advised, because of New York be- 

 ing selected for the 1917 convention 

 and St. Louis for 1918. 



The suggestion that the show be held 

 either in the spring or fall, because 

 of advantages in showing flowers at 

 such seasons, was concurred in, but, as 

 many other factors have to be con- 

 sidered, the committee advised leaving 

 this matter open to be settled as con- 

 ditions warrant. The fact that a plan 

 is under advisement for the holding of 

 the convention at the same time as 

 the National Flower Show was another 

 reason for postponing definite decision 

 in this matter. The dual gathering 

 probably will be experienced in St. 

 Louis, and the way the plan works out 

 can be looked 'into there. 



The indorsement of children's gar- 

 dens by the president was warmly 

 backed by the committee report. It 

 recommended that individual florists do 

 all they can for the promotion of this 

 work, and also school gardens. 



Regarding convention gardens, the 

 committee also advised that the utmost 

 tact be used, but it was recommended 

 that wherever possible the convention 

 garden be developed, because it does 



much to increase interest and has a 

 sweeping educational value. 



The matter of a permanent secretary 

 was indorsed, the committee concurring 

 in the president's belief that there is 

 enough work to keep a good man busy 

 the year around. 



A committee to foster the interests 

 of Mothers' day was approved, and it 

 was suggested that steps be taken to 

 have the advancement of the occasion 

 more definite and less spasmodic. 



The report of the committee ended 

 with appreciation and commendation 



K. C. Kerr. P. 1. Fo'ey. 



On the Beach at Galveston. 



of the work of President MacRorie and 

 his masterful handling of the many 

 difficult problems presented during his 

 administration. 



Damaged Imports. 



The matter of adjustments of inter- 

 national disputes was discussed. Secre- 

 tary Young read a letter from a firm 

 of Holland bulb shippers asking the 



society to appoint a board of inspectors 

 to examine shipments said to be dam- 

 aged and declined by the consignees. 

 The matter was placed in the hands of 

 the committee on tariff and legislation, 

 with the suggestion that a sub-com- 

 mittee or representative be appointed 

 to be stationed at New York, 



The Awards. 



Chairman William F. Gude reported 

 for the committee appointed by Presi- 

 dent MacRorie to judge the trades' ex- 

 hibits. Mr. Gude's report follows: 



American Bulb Co., Chicago, 111. — ^Decorative 

 trlfcatlne novelties, certificate of merit. The 

 balance of this exhibit awarded honorable men- 

 tion. 



A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, 111.— Exhibit of 

 novelties and •accessories for retail florists' use, 

 highly commended. 



M. Rice Co., Philadelphia, Pa.— Exhibit of flo- 

 rists' baskets and accessories, awarded honorable 

 mention. 



Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, HI. — Display of foliage 

 and flowering plants, awarded honorable mention. 



H. C. Doescher, New Orleans, La. — Exhibit 

 of thirty-two distinct types of nephrolepis, same 

 being magnificently grown, certificate of merit. 



American Bulb Co., Chicago, 111. — Display of 

 baskets for retail florists' use, honorable mention. 



American Bulb Co., Chicago, 111. — For col- 

 lapsible folding canopy for decorating purposes, 

 honorable mention. 



Lord & Bumham Co., New York — An exhibit 

 of one improved sectional iron frame greenhouse 

 of curved glass eave design, eleven feet wide by 

 sixteen feet eight Inches long, complete with iron 

 and tile plant benches, wiring frames, etc., cer- 

 tificate of merit. 



Darbee, San Francisco, Cal. — Consisting of cut 

 chrysanthemums and other flowers, certificate of 

 merit. 



The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind. — New ex- 

 pansion joint and scale trap, certificate of merit. 



H. C. Doescher, New Orleans, La. — Exhibit of 

 lily bulbs; committee reconuneijds that the ex- 

 hibitor be encouraged to continue the growing 

 of these lilies, as the name appear to be very 

 Eolid and in healthy condition, showing that lily 

 bulbs may be grown satisfactorily in America. 



Cottage Gardens Nurseries, Eureka, Cal. — Ex- 

 hibit of Pacific coast grown Holland bulbs of 

 very high quality and thoroughly ripened, cer- 

 tificate of merit. 



Magnolia Nursery, New Orleans, La. — An ex- 

 hibit of eight Phooenix Roebelenii, honorable 

 mention. 



Cohen & Killer, New York — Display of ribbons 

 and novelty accessories, honorable mention. 



H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa. — Ex- 

 hibit of baskets and accessories for retail florists' 

 use, honorable mention. 



C. E. Fallg, Kansas City, Mo. — Literature and 

 material for use of retail florists in advertising 

 direct by mall. This exhibit is very highly com- 

 mended, and the committee recommends a cer- 

 tificate of merit. 



Burlington "Willow AVare Shops, Burlington, 

 la. — Exhibit of willow ware baskets, honorable 

 mention. 



Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. — Ex- 

 hibit of palms and foliage plants, clean and 

 well grown, showing very fine commercial culti- 

 vation, highly commended. 



J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati — Exhibit of foliage 

 plants of very clean quality, highly commended. 



Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago, 111.— Exhibit of small 

 modern greenhouse, honorable mention. 



John A. Evans Co., Richmond, Ind. — A double 

 clamping of large chaiii in shafting pipe, also 

 bringing the post in center to equalize the weight 



The Society of American Florists in Front of Convention Hall, Houston, Tex., August J 7. 



