November 1, 1917. 



The Florists' Review 



61 



requirements, the former being of ex- 

 cellent quality. 



Various Notes. 



John Grande, Jr., has some of the 

 finest potted chrysanthemums in the 

 Qity. 



The next meeting of the State Flo- 

 rists' Association of Indiana will be 

 held November 5, at Eichmond. The 

 party from Indianapolis will leave Mon- 

 day at 7:45 a. m., on the Pennsylvania 

 road. This is a fast mail train, but ar- 

 rangements have been made to have it 

 stop at East Haven, so buy your tick- 

 ets to East Haven. Everybody is invi- 

 ted to accompany the crowd. 



Friends are sorry to learn of the ill- 

 ness of Edward Bertermann and wish 

 him a speedy recovery. 



Otto Lawrence has been on the sick 

 list for a few days. 



The Bertermann Bros. Co. has been 

 busy with several large decorations. 



John Eieman's window was a glori- 

 ous sight last week. It was brimful of 

 fine stock, and cleverly arranged. 



Edward H. Schmidt, formerly a city 

 worker, died last week. A few details 

 are given under Obituary. 



E. E. T. 



NEWARK, N. J. 



Chrysanthemums in larger quantities 

 have reached the market during the last 

 two weeks, but so far the supply has 

 not been in excess of the demand. 

 Prices are high. There is a good de- 

 mand for ferns. Cosmos are plentiful 

 and of good quality. 



Bulbs have arrived, but the warm 

 weather of the first part of last week 

 was not conducive to their sale. Some 

 of the bulbs had sprouted and all were 

 well advanced. 



W. H. Witheridge, 532 Broad street. 



says that he has had considerable fu- 

 neral w«rk lately. 



The S. A. Rogers Nursery Co. reports 

 that after a dull summer, business has 

 become good. This company had a novel 

 window display recently, representing a 

 completely furnished cottage with the 

 grounds about it planted to evergreens 

 and shrubs. Mr. Rogers said the dis- 

 play brought a number of orders. 



R. B. M. 



MOTT AT KNOXVILLE, TENN. 



The Baum Store. 



"In these strenuous times," observed 

 Karl P. Baum, of the C. L. Baum Flo- 

 ral Co., "while sitting up here in my 

 sanctum, my thoughts revert to the pe- 

 riod when Pioneer Knox, the founder of 

 Knoxville, and whose bones reposed so 

 peacefully for many years possibly di- 

 rectly beneath where my chair is, lived. 

 Our building stands upon the site origi- 

 nally occupied by the first church and 

 town cemetery, and it was always re- 

 garded by some as ominous when we 

 decided to be the first occupants and 

 on a long lease. We were convinced 

 that a flower store would be a most ap- 

 propriate living temple to the dead, 

 and, apart from the fact that our col- 

 ored help refuses to go down-cellar 

 after dark, though the floors and walls 

 are of solid concrete, we are much 

 gratified at the move." 



The store is L-shaped and faces two 

 main streets. It has a width of twen- 

 ty-four feet and a frontage of 154 

 feet, allowing an abundance of light 

 and affording every facility for a retail 

 business. The office is on a balcony, 

 and a double-width basement provides 

 ample space for the storage of supplies. 



"We are trying to Hooverize as far 

 as possible, ' ' continued Mr. Baum, * ' but 



are finding it difficult to get our pa- 

 trons to realize it costs more now to 

 produce our goods and to buy freely to 

 enable us to purchase Liberty bonds. 

 Collections are rather slow, but we have 

 a splendid credit association for home 

 trade, and those who will not pay as 

 they go must soon pay as they come. 

 Jump into my ear and we will run out 

 and see father at tlie greenhouses. It 

 is about the only chance I get when a 

 traveler comes along." 



Tlie Mum Crop. 



We found the original Charles L. as 

 busy as a bee, with a big son, Roy, 

 helping make hay witli arms full of a 

 fine crop of chrysantliemums cut for 

 the store, and for wliich the sale is 

 good. 



"Our stock is in prime shape," ob- 

 served the elder Mr. Bauiu, "the only 

 trouble we have had being to keep the 

 mildew off Shawycr and the leaves ou 

 Russell. Ophelia still is the most profit- 

 able rose on the place. The new Co- 

 lumbia will be planted near our own 

 carnation. Uncle Sam." 



The best chrysanthemums as grown 

 here are Oconto, early white; Golden 

 Queen, early yellow; Marigold, which 

 had blooms eight inches across October 

 17; Early Rose, Helen Frick and the 

 white Helen Frick, Dolly Dimple. Wil' 

 liam Turner makes such strong buds 

 that an incision is made at the throat to 

 save its breaking its neck. 



Beacon, Ward, Enchantress and 

 Matchless are the principal varieties ill 

 carnations. Cattleyas are being grown 

 extensively. Gladioli are a leading fea- 

 ture. One hundred thirty-five varieties, 

 all labeled, made a fine show at the 

 store on a special occasion. The flow- 

 ers later were sent to the Old Ladies' 

 Home, where also weekly donations of 

 flowers are made. W. M. 



Wanted and For Sale Department 



■V^Advertisements under this head 12'/a cents 

 per Ilne^ cash with order from all who do not do 

 other advertising. In sending remittance count 

 six words to the line. 



Display advertisements in this department $1.50 

 net, for one inch space. 



When answers are to be sent in our care, add 10 

 cents for forwarding. 



Plant advertisements not admitted under this head ^:vsv 



SITUATION WANTED — Experionced gardenor, 

 capable of taking charge. Married, middle 

 aged, no children. Address No. 333, care Flo- 

 rists' Re view, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— By flrst-class store- 

 man, designer and salesman; able to take 

 charge. State salary. Address No. 317, care 

 Florists' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED — Expert carnation grow- 

 er and all-round florist wants warmer cli- 

 mate; references. Address C. M. N., 1207 South 

 Eig hth St., Manitowoc, Wis. 



8~ITUATI0N WANTED — A grower of ability 

 wants to t;ike charge of a medium sized 

 place, preferably in the South, rartlculnrs ex- 

 changed. Address No. 331, care Florists' Re- 

 view, Chicago^ ^ 



SITiTaTION WANTED— Experienced designer 

 and saleslady wants position witli florist 

 in small city where she can take charge. Wis- 

 consin. Minnesota, Michigan or Iowa. Address 

 No. 328, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— In retail place, by 

 young Dutch grower of cut flowers and potted 

 plants; can do design work; American and Euro- 

 pean experience. Western Penn. preferred. 

 State wages paid in first letter. Address No. 

 330, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— By thoroughly experi- 

 enced working .foreman; private or com- 

 mercial place; 18 years' practical experience in 

 cut flowers, pot plants; successful propagator; 

 in all branches. Can handle help. Best of 

 references; single, sober. Please state full par- 

 ticulars and wages in first letter. Address No. 

 329, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— Widely experienced rose 

 grower, carnations, mums and general stock; 

 ■ingle man of middle age. German. Address No. 

 i07, care Florists' Review, Chicago. 



SITUATION WANTED— As working foreman, 

 30 years' experience growing roses, carnii- 

 tios, mums, violets and a general line of flo- 

 rists' flowers and pot plants of all kinds: eight 

 years with last employer. Have had good ex- 

 perience in design work and decorating: in fact, 

 in all branches of the retail trade as well as tlie 

 growing end. Would run a fair sized place on 

 shares. Please state wages and particulars in 

 first letter. Address No. 332, care Florists' Re- 

 view, Chicago. 



HELP WANTED — Experienced florist. Apply 

 to C. C. Trepei's cut flower department, 

 care Bloomingdale Bros., 59th St. and Lex. Ave., 

 New York City. 



HELP WANTED — Handy man for greenhouse, 

 young, middle-aged or elderly man; a good 

 chance to learn the business. Waukesha Floral 

 Co., Waukesha, Wis. 



HELP WANTED — Expert designer, window 

 trimmer and decorator, either man or wom- 

 an; man not subject to draft. The Stamm Floral 

 Co., Hutchinson, Kan. 



HELP WANTED — Grower of potted plants and 

 cut flowers, a young man of good character; 

 competent to wait on retail trade; 20,000 ft. ot 

 glass. Sterling Floral Co., Sterling, HI. 



HELP WANTED — Carnation grower; must be 

 good propagator and hustler; married; 

 $90.00 per month to start. North Side (Jreen- 

 house, 1107 North First Street, Springfield, 111. 



HELP WANTED — Two general growers. $18.00 

 to $20.00 per week. Carl Hagenburger, W. 

 Mentor, Ohio. 



HELP WANTED— All-round man to take 

 charge of greenliouse. State experience. 

 The Valley Floral Co.. La Junta. Colo. 



BLP WANTED— Two good potters for mail 



order business near Chicago. Permanent 



position open now. State in first letter wages 



wanted. Address No. 427, care Florists' Bevlew, 



Chicago. 



HELP WANTED — Foreman to take charge of 

 retail place of 50,000 ft.; roses, carnations, 

 chrysanthemums and general line of pot plants. 

 Good wages to right man. C. W. Espy & Son, 

 Brookville, Pa. 



HELP WANTED — Two pot plant growers for 

 growing young stoclt for shipping business; 

 must be quick at potting and understand water- 

 ing with hose. In first letter state experience 

 and wages expected. Address No. 428, care 

 Florists' Review, Chicago. 



BLP WANTED — Opportunity. Successful 

 growing concern in best Pacific coast city 

 wants competent man for growing grounds; also 

 competent greenhouse propagator. Must furnish 

 references and make an investment. Address 

 No. 290, care Florists' Review. Chicago. 



HELP WANTED— Competent florist, male or 

 female, for store In prominent Florida re- 

 sort. Season January 20th-Marcli 24th. Corsages 

 and table decorations. Round trip transporta- 

 tion paid. Write stating full particulars and 

 salary expected. Address No. 327, care Florists' 

 Review, Chicago. 



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