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Septembeb 7, 1005. 



The Weekly RcMists^ Review* 



877 



the campaign must be mapped out. The 

 factory must produce certain goods in 

 given quantities. The local market must 

 Eupply some, the f or«ign markets 

 others. Then the'rs are the novelties. Our 

 floristp are greedy for new things, but 

 they must have merit. Care and judg- 

 ment are required in their selection, and 

 knowledge gained by long experience. 



These qualities are Strongly marked in 

 Harry Bayersdorfer. Annually he fills 

 the great warehouses of his firm with 

 the world's products in florists' supplies 

 which are annually distributed among 

 the florists of this country. This pro- 

 cess of filling starts about August 1 and 

 goes steadily on until Decoration day, 

 when there is a comparative lull, to take 

 account of stock and breathe, as it were, 

 for Bayersdorfer & Co. are tremendous 

 workers and everyone, from the part- 

 ners down to th3 newest helper, seems 

 imbued with the spirit of work so neces- 

 sary to success. 



Through the kindness of Paul Berk- 

 owitz, the popular junior partner, I am 

 able to give the Eeview readers a few 

 ideas on the goods already in thS firm-s 

 big warehouses. 



In "Toneware" vases Mr. Bayers- 

 dorfer has made a decided hit. This 

 odd name denotes a sort of pottery deep 

 green in color and of a variety of forms 

 most attractive to the eye. Mr. Ber- 

 kowitz' description of "antique Pom- 

 peian style" is fitting. 



Among the many crepe papers, the 

 flowered plaited occupy a leading place. 

 They show many pretty color combina- 

 tions that will harmonize with the popu- 

 lar plants. 



Bainbow baskets are very pretty, sug- 

 gesting possibilities in arrangments of 

 crotons, autumn leaves, chrysanthemums, 

 etc. 



Copper pot holders are quaint little 

 receptaclss that might be used as a 

 hanging basket, though intended for a 

 single plant. 



Soft green seaweed is being revived 

 for shell decorations. It is graceful and 

 full of charm. 



The leaves on the branches of the 

 copper beech are so cleverly prepared as 

 to appear perfectly natural. They will 

 be a great aid to the decorator, who must 

 not make a dirt, also possessing the ad- 

 vantage of durability. 



Mr. Berkowitz has promised that the 

 Eeview readers shall have another 

 ' * glimpse in the warehouse ' ' later. 



Various Notes. 



The Leo Niessen Co. is receiving fine 

 Beauties from Myers & Samtman. 



Stephen B. Greene has accepted a po- 

 sition with H. Bayersdorfer & Co. 



The flower market received, on 

 Wednesday morning, September 6, the 

 first cut of roses from the new John 

 Burton place. 



Berger Bros, are pleased with their 

 new quarters at 1235-37 Filbert street. 

 They have their ice-box in place and are 

 putting the finishing touches on their 

 other arrangements. May they prosper 

 is the wish of their friends. 



A pair of shapely bay trees mark the 

 entrance to W. E. McKissick's. Inside 

 the bright salesroom everything was in 

 order on the opening day. A goodly 

 number of consignors had sent in a nice 

 lot of flowers. Local and out-of-town 

 buyers were buying — they don't always 

 do that, you know — and the genial pro- 

 prietor was receiving callers. A cozy 

 private office upstairs, and a rear en- 



Harry Bayersdorfer. 



trance for express boxes on Cuthbert 

 street, are especial conveniences. 



William J, Baker personifies the old 

 adage, "Duty first, pleasure after- 

 wards." He is a great worker. 



Eugene Bernheimer has returned from 

 a week among the florists up Lancaster 

 county. 



M. Rice & Co. have engaged three new 

 salesmen, one each for the city, the 

 house and the road. 



Miss Miles has taken charge of the 

 Flower Market books during Miss La- 

 throp's absencQ on her holiday. 



Some of the stores were closed part of 

 Labor day. Hugh Graham gave his 

 force a much-enjoyed half holiday. 



A. Farenwald, of Hillside, has in- 

 creased his planting of Liberties, cutting 

 his Beauties down to one house. His 

 stock is all planted in solid beds and 

 looks very vigorous. Mr. Farenwald has 

 a new rose on trial. You may smell and 

 guess but not handle. 

 ^ Watkis & Nicholson, of Hammonton, 

 N. J., are encouraged by the outlook for 

 the coming season. 



Edward Towill, of Weldon. has added 

 one house 90x150 feet planted with Lib- 

 erties and has raised and broadened an- 

 other, Mr. Towill 's stock is in fine 

 shape. He has 750 Richmond that are 

 full of life. His two-year-old Beauties, 

 cut back, are showing remarkable 

 growth. 



Joseph Heacoek, of Wyncote, has one 

 more house each of Beauties and Lib- 

 erties this season. 



A new sectional boiler is being in- 

 stalled at Horticultural hall in Fair- 

 mount park. It will heat the new cactus 

 conservatories and also replace two other 

 boilers to be taken out of commission. 



J. F. Hunter, of Mount Holly, N. J., 

 is thinking of moving to Collegeville, 

 Pa. 



The Ideal Salesman. 



The Review realizes that the position 

 of a cut flower and plant salesman is one 

 of importance to the grower, to the 

 wholesaler, to the retailer and to the 

 consumer. The Review believes that a 

 high standard among the salesmen will 

 do much to promote the interests of 

 all those who buy or sell cut flowers or 

 plants, and to promote harmony among 

 them. The Review therefore proposes 

 a prize essay competition similar to that 

 held by the S. A. F. under the follow- 

 ing conditions: 



The subject of the essay shall be "The Ideal 

 Salesman." 



• Kuch competitor shall mall his essay, un- 

 signed, on or before September .'Wi, 1JK)5, to 

 I'hll. care of any of the wholesale cut flower 

 houses 111 this city. 



Kach essay must be unsigned, iicoompanled 

 by the writer's name and address in a sealed 

 eiiv(>lope. This enyelope will not be opened 

 until the awards have been made. 



The essays and sealed envelopes will be num- 

 bered when received and the a winds will be 

 submitted to a competent Judge. Ills awards 

 will be announced In the Review of October 12. 



The lirst prize will be |10, the second 

 prize $•"). 



It Is especially desired that the essays be 

 clear, concise and to the point. 



Phil, 



BRCXDKLYN, N. Y. 



William Copley, who is credited with 

 liaving built the first greenhouses in this 

 vicinity, died August 30 at his residence, 

 69 Floyd street, where he still carried 

 on business in a small way. The de- 

 ceased, who was 89 years old, was a 

 great iover of flowers, and when quite 

 young was a gardener on tlie estates of 

 dift'eront wealthy men in Ireland, where 

 he was born. He came to America in 

 1855 and started a greenhouse in a 

 small way on Cripple Bush road, which 

 is now Park avenue. He raised many 

 new varieties of roses, and as his busi- 

 ness increased he erected new green- 

 houses until he took in the entire block 



