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The Florists^ Review 



Mabch 16. 1922 



Balient factors for the stagiiifj of what 

 is predicted to ho the most Ixautiful 

 show oil record. 



Send your,exhil)its, secure your reser- 

 vatious and lut^et the throngs of liorists 

 from all over the country who will Ije 

 in attendance. 



Irwin Bertcrnianii. 

 Executive Chairmari. 



NATIONAL FLOWER SHOW. 



March 25 to April 1. 



As the opening day approaches, con- 

 fidence in the ultimate success of the 

 fifth national flower show int:reases. 

 The various local committees are work- 

 ing nobly, all in harmonious accord, 

 and preparations for the show ,'ire right 

 up to the minute. Every one of those 

 whose names figure on the committee 

 list is to be commended for the; splen- 

 did team work, which has alloweil the 

 switching of a great exposition, such 

 as the national flower show, from one big 

 city to another, and completing all de- 

 tails, within a period of a few weeks. 

 The record of this work will be gooil 

 matter for future reference, although 

 it is to t>e hoped that such a contin- 

 gency will never again arise. 



There is now little prospect of dis- 

 appointment in regard to plans for any 

 section of the show. The big exhibits, 

 background material, small exhibits 

 and everything making for the final 



ensemble of the show are all assured, 

 and the plan of the layout of the show 

 is, indeed, a most creditable one. 



There will be no dearth of trade ex- 

 hibits. Change of location affected ex- 

 hibitors but little. The situation and 

 drawing power of Indianapolis is little, 

 if any, different from that of Cleveland, 

 and the former city has a real advan- 

 tage in its wonderful iuterurban travel 

 system, which has made the city the 

 most notable "show city" in Amer- 

 ica. Within a radius o^ 100 miles or 

 more, a good show has marvelous draw- 

 ing power, and there is no fear existing 

 as to gate receipts. ' 



Obtain That Certificate. 



There is still plenty of opportunity 

 for prospective trade exhibitors to ob- 

 tain choice locations in the sections set 

 apart for trade exhibits. Those who 

 deal with the public, as well as the 

 trade, can be accommodated on the main 

 exhibition floor. Others, who would be 

 glad to have the exclusion of the public, 

 will find quarters in the nearby conven- 

 tion hall desirable. 



The prospects for a grand attend- 

 ance of the trade from remote terri- 

 tory grow daily, and a banner gather- 

 ing is practically assured. 



All the passenger associations have 

 agreed to a railroad fare concession of 

 one and one-half fare from every point 

 in their various territories, and this 

 means the whole of the United States 



and Canada. But everyone starting on 

 the trip should bear in mind the ne- 

 cessity of obtaining a certificate when 

 purchasi^ tickets. Members of any of 

 the clubs and. societies aflaiiated through 

 the executive board, of the S. A. F. 

 can get the reduced rate, but unless the 

 certificate is obtained full return fare 

 must be paid. The certificates must be 

 validated by the secretary of the so- 

 ciety at Indianapolis, and by the rail- 

 road representatives in attendance; 

 hence the importance of this notice. 



Any information in regard to local 

 matters and conditions may be ob- 

 tained from Local Chairman Irwin Ber- 

 termann, who has practically aban- 

 doned for the time being his own busi- 

 ness in the interests of the show. All 

 matters concerning the business of the 

 show should be referred to the under- 

 signed. 



Executive Board Meeting. 



President Pennock has instructed the 

 calling of the annual meeting of the 

 executive board for Monday, March 27, 

 in convention hall, Indianapolis, Ind., 

 a date during the period of the fifth 

 national flower show. 



In addition to the general business 

 of the meeting, there are several mat- 

 ters referred from the Washington con- 

 vention to come up, among them the 

 following: 



Action on the report of the committee on 

 nomenclature. 



Suggrstions m.'ide in nn address on "Green- 

 house Heating," delivered by K. T. Giblln, 



Armistice day — should florists assist in the proj- 

 ect to establish this day? 



Consideration of the advisability of promoting 

 field work for membership. 



The society's relations to and with the United 

 States Chamber of Commerce. 



Heport of the committee on education — Fred 

 A. Wilson, chairman, Nahant, Mass. 



Report of the committee on annual report — 

 Charles H. Totty, chairman, Madison, N. J. 



Report of committee on revision of the by- 

 laws—Thomas Roland, chairman, Nahant, Mass. 



Report of committee on standardization of 

 srading of cut flowers — Henry Penn, chairman, 

 IJoston, Mass. 



Report of committee on "Dutch Bulbs" — Peter 

 Pearson, chairmnu. Chicago, 111. 



Report of auditing committee — Percy B. Rlgby, 

 chairman. New York. 



The board will convene at 10 a. m. 



on the day named. 



John Young, Sec'y. 



Charles G. Pahud. 



((.'Ii.iirinaii of Hie ('oiiiiiil'lc(^ oi Aami^-iiDtis fnr the Natlmiiil FIhwim- .Sliow.) 



SPLENDID SETTING FOR SHOW 



The magnificent building at Indian- 

 apolis, which is destined to hold the 

 great 8-day national flower show of 

 the S. A. F., March 25 to April 1, was 

 opened recently for a great automobile 

 exhibition, and the florists from near 

 and far had a fine opportunity to judge 

 what a splendid showing they would be 

 able to make under the well-lighted, 

 roomy and airy surroundings which this 

 exhibition palace furnishes. 



Secretary John Young, who has been 

 in Indianapolis for some time, as one 

 of the directing heads, also one of the 

 active workers for the coming flower 

 show, writes enthusiastically about how 

 the building looks when it is lighted, 

 as it was for the automobile show, and 

 states that everyone is much encour- 

 aged in regard to the present outlook. 

 This is gratifying to the rest of us here 

 in the east, and does much to encour- 

 age us in making our best efforts to do 

 our individual parts. Not only Mr. 

 Young, but many others who are' on or 

 near the spot, and know the situation 

 from first hand, also report with en- 

 thusiasm as to the prospects. 



Everything all along the line seems to 

 be going smoothly and satisfactorily, 



