JULV -'5, 1912. 



The Florists^ Review 



Elks' Window for a Portland G>nventioo. 



made in two parts — face piece and 

 spring gutter. In both parts holes are 

 punched so as to allow a free circula- 

 tion of air. The gutter is provided 

 with a V-shaped slide, by which one 

 may govern the quantity of air enter- 

 ing the windows — in summer shut up 

 the sash dust-tight. The air enters at 

 the sides and bottom of the glass and 

 makes its exit at the top. This con- 

 struction has proven to be a successful 

 means of preventing the formation of 

 frost and sweat on show windows. 



Here is shown one type of a modern 

 store front — installed for a San Fran- 

 cisco florist, although the materials were 

 manufactured in Michigan. It is being 

 extensively used in Chicago and, in 

 fact, all over the country, for the man- 

 ufacturer has branch offices in all the 

 principal cities. You will observe the 

 neat and clean-cut appearance the light 

 construction gives. This type has 

 proved to be an excellent sales pro- 

 ducer and it can be adapted to almost 

 any building. The style of front is 

 entirely dependent upon the width and 

 depth of the store. It gives an all- 

 glass effect and it fairly compels the 

 passers-by to stop and "study the flo- 

 rist's displays. There are several de- 

 J^igns of buiithead constructions (that 

 part below the sill) and one can use a 

 ^olid metal panel or glass. In case an 

 awning is required it is advisable to 

 use a transom bar, which forms a hood 

 over the awning as protection to it 

 when rolled up and not in use. 



The second illustration shows the con- 

 struction of the all-metal sash. The 

 i^lide, which governs the ventilation and 

 ^'utter. Ask The Review anything fur- 

 ther you want to know aljout it. 



CLARKE'S ELKS' WINDOW. 



When the Elks iieid their convention 

 at Portland, Ore., July 8 to 1.5, a prize 

 was off'ered for the most meritorious 

 Window decoration a[)propriate for the 

 event. The trophy was captured by 



Clarke Bros., the well known florists, 

 a photograph of their window being 

 reproduced herewith. There were a 

 large number of entries, the merchants 

 of the city in many lines of business 

 entering keenly into the Competition. 

 The Clarke window had the inevitable 

 Elks' design as a centerpiece, the 

 clock dial and the elk being worked out 

 in white and purple flowers. Of course, 

 the hands of the clock pointed to the 

 hour before midnight — the hour at 

 which all members of the great brother- 

 hood do honor to the departed. On 

 the floor of the window were gloxinias, 

 carrying out the scheme of white and 

 purple, each plant with its pot appro- 

 priately decorated with a mat. The 

 general effect of the window was ex- 

 cellent and a large number of people 

 stopped to admire it. 



THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION. 



The Western Dahlia and Gladiolus 

 Association will hold its annual exhibi- 

 tion on the grounds of the Wisconsin 

 State Fair, September 11 to 14. Ap- 

 plication was made by Vice-president 

 Koerner and free space granted. This 

 will give the association one of the 

 finest opportunities ever offered any 

 society to put up an exhibition that 

 will attract the thousands attending 

 this fair, and will also widely adver- 

 tise the dahlia and gladiolus. It is ex- 

 pected that a premium list of $300 or 

 over will be offered. The position as- 

 signed is next to the art gallery, where 

 everybody can find the exhibition with- 

 out hunting. It is especially desired 

 that entries be filed with the secretary, 

 E. S. Thompson, Benton Harbor, Mich., 

 as early as possible, and before Sep- 

 tember 1. No charge will be made for 

 entry or space, and every facility will 

 be given so that each exhibitor can 

 make the best display possible. Secre- 

 tary Thompson also will supply infor- 

 mation about the premium list. 



The resignation of A. E. Kunderd, 

 Goshen, Ind., was received and accepted 

 by the executive committee, and W. E. 

 Fryer, Mantorville, Minn., elected to 

 fill the vacancy. 



The executive committee has ap- 

 pointed H. W. Koerner as superin- 

 tendent of the September show. Mr. 

 Koerner is on the ground and will be 

 glad to aid anyone and also to give 

 any information possible to any ap- 

 plicant. E. S. Thompson, Sec 'y. 



QIANT MAXIMUM DAISIES. 



The accompanying illustration shows 

 a field of nearly two acres of daisies, 

 the Giant Maximum variety, grown 

 by L. H. Read & Co., Deer Park, Ala. 

 In speaking of them Mr. Read said: 

 * ' We planted these in December, set- 

 ting strong divided plants 3x4 feet, and 

 gave them good cultivation. We had 

 a long, cold winter for this section; 

 usually they would have begun bloom- 

 ing by the date at which they had 

 only become started to grow this year. 

 Hence our crop of blooms came into 

 market late. We have cut and shipped 

 to date 115,22.5 blooms and we have cut 

 but few for the last two weeks, be- 



Daisies for Cut Flowers as Grown in Alabama. 



