Janoary 21, 191S. 



The Florists' Review 



19 



January 15 and February 20, instead of 

 trying to get a crop for Christmas, 

 tbeir stock would be more easily dis- 

 posed of and average better prices." 

 Mr. Perry has been identified with the 

 wholesale cut flower trade in this city 

 for nearly fifteen years and is in a 

 position to know the needs and condi- 

 tions of the local market. W. F, E. 



BUFFALO. 



The Market. 



Somewhat mild weather for midwin- 

 ter prevailed last week, making cue 

 flowers more plentiful. Business, how- 

 ever, was not stimulated by the pleas- 

 ant weather, but lethargy was felt in 

 a great many of the retail stores. 

 Spring flowers are becoming more and 

 more plentiful. Among these are daf- 

 fodils, narcissi, mignonette, sweet peas, 

 marguerites, Boman hyacinths and 

 lilacs. Carnations are excellent and 

 plentiful. Ward, Enchantress Supreme 

 and Beacon are good sellers. Hadley 

 roses are not so good as they have 

 been, but Taft, Ward, Richmond and 

 Bulgarie are much improved. Roses 

 have been somewhat scarce and the 

 prices remain firm. Beauties are ex- 

 cellent. Harrisii lilies are scarce. 

 There are a few good Formosa lilies to 

 be had, as well as some good callas. 

 There has been little f reesia as yet. 

 Valley, gardenias and cattleyas are 

 plentiful. Smilax, asparagus, adiantum 

 and fancy ferns are good and the sup- 

 ply is ample. 



Various IjTotes. 



The various committees are hustling 

 to get ready for the convention of the 

 American Carnation Society. 



The Lenox Flower Shop had a pretty 

 window of Primula obconica and ex- 

 ceptionally large cyclamens, which 

 made a good display. 



H. Keitsch & Sons are growing some 

 good single daffodils, which find a ready 

 sale. ■• 



Barney Meyers, of Lancaster, is pro- 

 ducing some excellent yellow tulips and 

 daffodils in the Palmer greenhouses. 



Joseph Sangster is having a run on 

 plants of all kinds, but business other- 

 wise is rather quiet. 



Mrs. Rachael Rebstock Johnson, who 

 was at Anderson's upper store during 

 the holidays, has retired to the quiet, 

 simple life at Williamsville. Mahoney 

 Bros, are pushing business at the stand 

 now. 



Walter Leney was on the sick list 

 last week and was absent from work 

 for a day or two. 



J. M. McLellan is at Anderson's 

 Elmwood store. 



Stroh's Quality Flower Shop made a 

 specialty of tango corsages and arm 

 bouquets for the Shriners' ball, Janu- 

 ary 11, and sold a considerable num- 

 ber. Tango corsages are winning favor 

 here. 



S. A. Anderson had a most unusual 

 display last week. A massive gilt 

 frame lined with a deep green velvet 

 box held several French bouquets, Dres- 

 den and French corsages made of val- 

 loy, roses, orchids, etc. A strong light 

 thrown upon the flowers made them 

 seem wax-like, and brought out the 

 daintiness and color against the green 

 background. 



David Scott, of Corfu, N. Y., is grow- 

 ing large quantities of Golden S^ur 

 ^daffodils, which are first-class. 



Chas. Hock, grower for L. H. Neu- 



beck, has some wonderful cyclamens, 

 whicii resemble orchids, as a result of 

 cross fertilization. He is planning to 

 do more scientific work later in cross 

 fertilization, since his playful attempts 

 have brought about such splendid suc- 

 cess. . E. C. A. 



OBITUARY. 



Michael Sweeney. 



Michael Sweeney, for more than 

 forty years a florist in Providence, R. 

 L, and a former member of the com- 

 mon council of that city, died at his 

 home at Edgewood, R. I., January 17. 

 He was one of the oldest and best 

 known members of the profession in 

 Rhode Island and, through his frequent 

 attendance at conventions and flower 

 shows and his genial disposition, had a 

 wide acquaintance and hosts of friends 

 throughout the state. He was always 

 ready to assist others, and many a 

 young man owes his early successes in 

 the business that Mr. Sweeney loved so 

 well to the aid and advice of the de- 

 ceased. 



Mr. Sweeney was born in Leitrim, 

 Ireland, June 3, 1844, but came to this 

 country at an early age. He settled 

 with relatives in Providence and in 

 1873 started in the florists* business 

 for himself by erecting a small green- 

 house on Broad street at the head of 

 Pine street, where he has always re- 

 .xaained. Located directly opposite the 

 largest cemetery within the city limits, 

 his business grew rapidly and his range 

 of houses increased until he became one 

 of the principal men in the business in 

 that section. 



Always of a retiring disposition, al- 

 though a prince of rollicking good hu- 

 mor among his friends, Mr. Sweeney 

 spent the greater part of his time at 

 home, when not at his business. In 

 1888, however, he yielded to the per- 

 suasion of his friends and was elected 

 a member of the council from the Sixth 



ward, a position which he held for 

 three years, retiring in 1891 at his 

 own request. He was one of the earli- 

 est members of the Florists' and Gar- 

 deners' Club of Rhode Island and was 

 its president for two years. At the 

 time of the holding of the annual con- 

 vention of the Society of American 

 Florists in Providence in 1893, Mr. 

 Sweeney was one of the hardest work- 

 ers for the entertainment and welfare 

 of the guests. 



A few years ago Mr. Sweeney moved 

 to Edgewood, a residential suburb of 

 Providence. He married Miss Mary 

 Amelia Powers, to whom eight chil- 

 dren were born. Of these, four daugh- 

 ters survive, Mrs, William T. Murphy, 

 Misses Katherine P., Mary I. and Nan- 

 nie M. Sweeney. He also leaves two 

 grandchildren. W. H, M. 



Louis S. Williams, Jr. 



Louis S. Williams, Jr., of New Bed- 

 ford, Mass., died at his home, 175 

 Acushnet avenue, January 7, following 

 an extended illness. He was 19 years 

 of age. Shortly after graduating from 

 grammar school, he entered the employ 

 of Wm, P. Pierce, where he learned 

 the florists' trade. Two years later he 

 opened a store at 180 Acushnet avenue 

 and built up a good business. 



He is survived by his father and 

 mother and one brother. The funeral 

 v/as held at the residence Monday morn- 

 ing, January 11, at 8:30, followed by a 

 high mass of requiem at St. John the 

 Baptist church. Interment was in St. 

 John's cemetery. 



' Richard W. Allen. 

 Richard W. Allen died January 10 at 

 his residence on Green street, Hudson, 

 N. Y., at the age of 70. For a week 

 he had been confined to his residence 

 by illness, but January 8, when fire was 

 discovered in his greenhouses, he left 

 his bed to help fight the blaze. He 

 rushed into the greenhouse and was 

 overcome by smoke. 



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Ottawa, Ont. — E. I. Mepsted, of 

 Scrim's, who is one of the most popu- 

 lar of Canadian florists, recently cele- 

 brated his seventieth birthday anniver- 

 sary. 



Bellevue, Pa. — Louis P. Faulk re- 

 cently lost one of his sons, who met 

 death while employed by the light com- 

 pany. He was 22 years of age. Mr. 

 Faulk 's other sons are associated with 

 him in the business. 



Centerville, Ind. — E. Y. Teas has had 

 a severe attack of pneumonia, which 

 has kept him indoors for more than a 

 m.onth. Mr. Teas is 85 years old and 

 has been in the nursery and florists' 

 business in Indiana for more than sixty 

 years. 



Rochester, Minn. — Ross Bragg, presi- 

 dent of the R. firagg Co., has been 

 confined to his home for tho last three 

 weeks by illness. His condition is im- 

 proved, and he will undoubtedly be 

 back at business again within a short 

 time. 



Beading, Pa, — John H. Giles has pur- 

 chased a 48-acre farm about a mile 

 north of Sinking Spring, for $3,900. 



Ottawa, m.— R, R, Davis has re- 

 turned from Morrison, where he had 

 been called on account of a fire at his 

 home. The loss on building and fur- 

 niture amounted to about $2,000. lie 

 has leased the Joseph Garland resi- 

 dence, at 503 East Main street, and 

 will bring his wife here, to make this 

 their home, for the present, at least. 



New Orleans, La. — In response to a 

 notice sent out the previous day, a 

 number of florists conferred with the 

 oflScers of the Association of Commerce 

 January 11 in regard to the campaign 

 for the city beautiful, and added greatly 

 to its probable success by their enthu- 

 siastic support. The florists who at- 

 tended the conference were: C. W. 

 Eichling, Paul Abele, J. G. Schattmaier, 

 J. H. Bierhorst, Peter A. Chopin, E. A. 

 Farley, Herman C. Doescher, J, C. Qui- 

 nette and E. G. Fleekt. 



