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The Weekly Florists^ Review^ 



Adqdst 27, 1908. 



Fine Asters, Aaratums, Dahlias 



Special America Gladioii, and ali oilier cut fiowers in season 



KENNICOn BROS. CO. 



WHOLESALE COMMISSION ELOBISTS 



48-50 Wabash Ave. L.D.Phone,ceot,ai4M. CHICAGO 



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and Manda also ran, but they ran bad. 

 Bickards had a larger majority than the 

 next president will have, comparatively. 



The bowling team was in deep discus- 

 sion most of the way, and have decided 

 to stand or fall together. We also had a 

 batch of lady bowlers on the train that 

 will be heard from. Most of the terri- 

 tory within twenty-five miles of New 

 York sent its delegation. The crowd 

 from the city itself was far below the 

 estimate. The New York Florists' Club 

 added to its well known reputation for 

 hospitality. Every comfort possible was 

 accorded its guests and refreshments of 

 every kind were abundant, even to ice 

 cream smd candy, of which there was 

 enough and to spare. President 

 Traendly, President Weathered, Secre- 

 tary Young, Treasurer Allen and Vice- 

 president Marshall did the official hon- 

 ors with constant interest in the com- 

 fort of the ladies. 



Harmless games, in which Joe Manda 

 managed, as usual, to draw four aces, 

 kept the sporty element awake. Most 

 of the politicians had preceded the spe- 

 cial and were at the Falls when we ar- 

 rived. Long Island did itself proud. 

 The delegation from across the bridge 

 was up-to-date and fat in numbers. Many 

 of the excursionists brought their wives 

 and quite a number are returning via To- 

 ronto, the St. Lawrence and Montreal. 

 If weather and accommodations and 

 grandeur of surroundings are consid- 

 ered, it would seem as if after Cincin- 

 nati this would be the ideal center to make 

 permanent as the annual meeting place 

 of the S. A. F. Altogether it was con- 

 ceded by the occupants of the New York 

 special that a more delightful day of 

 travel to the convention was never ex- 

 perienced, and the only regret was that 

 a larger crowd did not appreciate its 

 opportunity and participate in the fes- 

 tivities, 



ERIE, PA. 



State of Trade. 



Trade keeps up well during the warm 

 weather. Many flowers are used for 

 porch decorations. Golden Glow and 

 gladioli are seen in profusion on the ve- 

 randas. Carnations are scarce. Asters 

 are plentiful. Eoses are not at their best 

 at present, though some good stock is 

 shipped in. 



Various Notes. 



Miss Frances Berger, who has been em- 

 ployed at Oflferle & Schaal 's store, has 

 gone to Cincinnati for a brief stay. 



John V. Laver is moving his store from 



ASIERt^aidrjRsfieaea 



THE QUEEN OF AUTUMN 



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CHRYSANTHEMUM TYPE 



Hut FlflWArC ffnr SjIIA in order to fretlntrodaced to the trade we hereby otter for sale to 

 MH*-1 'H.'!'!!* '*" "■ • *h« "•**" tlorirt* of the United States and CanWda ont flowers of 

 this World Famous, Improved, Unexcelled Type of Aster. We exoect by the time thfey 

 come into bloom, which will be about the lith of September, to have the plants standins 4'a to RHj 

 feet tall, possibly some few of same 6 feet, enabling us to cut blnom stems ranstoK from 8S to 48 

 Inches (4 teet) in length, with flowers from 4 to dHj Inehes in diameter. The prices, the same as 

 Boses. will be graded accordlnK to the length of stems, ranging from 60c to 12.00 per dozen. On 

 account of the extra length of stems, they being of a stiff, wiry nature, capable of snstalnlnK 

 the extreniely larse bloom, may be shipped 1600 to MOO mUes without deterioration, as they 

 absorb snfflctent water to preserve them in transit. A trial sample order of a few 

 dosen is solicited, which will be, by far, more eonvlnclnjr as to the merits than all we might say. 

 ^ ^A prleellst with terms of sale, embodied In an lllnstrated 1908 Invitation folder, or 

 band bill, will be sent to Interested parties upon application. Said folder also contains much of 

 Interest relative to the development of this new strain and type of Aster, seed of which we 

 have sold, during the past spring, to parties in nearly every state in the Union, also Canada. 

 Knrope and Australia, receiving fS.OO per pkt. therefor, and $10.00 for onr Improved 

 methods of culture Instructions, which are orlgrlnal with ourselves and unlike the methods 

 set forth by seedsmen and practiced by Aster KCtfwers seneraUy. We already have orders 

 booked from retail florists for sample shipments of Asters from cities far and near ; viz. : 

 Denver, Colo.; Boston, Mass.; Kew Orleans, La., and Toronto, Canada. 



THE SCIENTIFIC INTENSE CULTURE RANCH 



Box 844, Elmhnrst, III. 



Chaa. A. Kibbe, Mgr. 



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711 State street to 704 State street, the 

 place formerly occupied by the Ameri- 

 can restaurant. The room is fitted up 

 with mirrors on all sides and white enam- 

 eled woodwork. Mr. Laver will have an 

 attractive store. 



Peter A. Vanderploeg, formerly rose 

 grower for the Erie Floral Co., has ac- 

 cepted a position at Mobile, Ala. He is 

 a capable rose grower and his Erie 

 friends wish him success in his new home. 



Charles Oflferle has purchased a resi- 

 dence on West Ninth street and will 

 move his family into it this fall, Bert 

 Wolf will occupy the residence connected 

 with the greenhouses, on Twenty-fourth 

 and Poplar streets. 



Mrs. G. W. Phillips has returned from 

 a ten days' vacation. 



Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Baur are visit- 

 ing relatives in Toledo, O. 



Mrs. Chas. Strong, the wealthiest lady 

 in our city, is entertaining her daughter 

 and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Keginald 

 Ronalds, of New York city, and Mrs. B. 

 Ronalds and Miss Ronalds, of London, 

 England. Mrs. Strong is giving many 

 luncheons and dinners at her country 

 home. The Log Cabin and The Head, in 

 honor of her giiests. Beautiful center- 

 pieces are seen at these brilliant func- 

 tions. Pink roses, American Beauties, 

 Brides and lilies of the valley are used 

 in profusion. The Baur Floral Co. is 

 furnishing most of the floral decorations. 



Miss Jetta Oflferle, of Warren, Pa., is 



CUT ASTERS 



50c to $1.50 Per Hundred. 



CUT GLADIOLI 



$3.00 Per Hundred. 



ALTIMO CULTURE CO. 



CANPIELD, OHIO 



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the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nie- 

 meyer. 



Miss Hazel Oflferle has returned from 

 a trip up the lakes. B. P. 



Enclosed is the dollar, for which 

 please send the Review for another year. 

 I find it to be the best paper for the 

 trade, either in buying or selling. — Kabl 

 KuNY, Altoona, Pa. 



Toronto, Ont. — Robert Abbs has sold 

 his greenhouse business to Albert Houle, 

 formerly manager of the Bedford Park 

 Floral Co. Mr. Abbs is still living at 

 298 Brock avenue and it is reported that 

 he is building greenhouses at the back 

 of his residence. 



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