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Title: The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade
Identifier: americanfloristw50amer (find matches)
Year: 1885 (1880s)
Authors: American Florists Company
Subjects: Floriculture; Florists
Publisher: Chicago : American Florist Company
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362 The American Florist. Sept. 5, into several pieces about an inch long and the pieces inserted in the propa- gating bench and they will root in about four weeks. Pot them up in 21^- ■inch pots and wlien the roots have s;iread into the soil the pots can be placed under a bench a-nd run dry until spring, when they should be pot- ted in 3-inch pots and grown on until all danger of frost is passed and then planted out. Violets. The single violets shotild be planted in the houses now as soon as the beds are ready. ' In lifting the plants in the field try to get a good ball of earth with the roots and avoid as much as possible the roots becoming dry. These roots are very soft and succulent and if they become too dry new roots will have to form and it will take some time for the plants to become estab- lished in their new quarters. The bet- ter way is not to try to handle too many plants at a time, but to lift a few and plant them out at once. When the plants are lifted- all the runners should lie removed and the plants as soon as set should be well watered. They should then be .shaded during the warm days, the length of time neces- sarily depending upon how quickly they will take hold in the new soil. Give the plants all the air possible but avoid draughts if possible until they begin to show growth. Lake Geneva Gardeners' & Foremen's Ass'n. The Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association's gladiolus show .y^as a great success from the jioint of view of both quality and variety. Com- ing so quickly after the midsummer sweet pea exhibition the number of ex- hibitors was not large, but a'sufficient representation was staged to fill the large hall to advantage. The competi- tion in the classes of five spikes each and 10 varieties of three spikes each, the latter for the Stumpp & Walter cup. was very keen. The entries for the collection of best gladioli, one spike of each, for the Kunderd medals, brought out a fine lot of seedlings and standard varieties. Joseph Krupa, gar- dener for N. W. Harris, staging 132 varieties. Some beautiful varieties of Primulinus hybrids and ruffled types were shown by the several exhibitors, the former, we believe, having a great future. Conspicuous varieties shown included the following; Kunderdi Glory, Mrs. P. Pendleton. Chicago White. Ida Van. Pride of Goshen. White Glory, Governor Hanley. Mrs. A. E. Kunderd, Lily Blotcli, Little Fawn. Peace. War. Niagara. Panama, Rochester White. Attraction. Corsaire and Mrs. F. King. In the competition for the liest col- lection of gladioli, J. Krupa was suc- cessful in taking first honors. In the Stumpp »\: Walter cup competition, 10 varieties, 3 spikes of each, first prize was awarded to Mrs. F. T. A. Junkin. N. W Harris was second with a very creditable display Other awards for excellent exhiliits were as follows: J. J. Mitchell (E. Johnson. Gr. ) : E. F. Swift (R. Sampson. Gr. i ; Mrs. C. .Seipp (E. Johnson. Gr.) Special awards were made to J. J. Mitchell, X. W, Harris, T. J, Lefens and J. H. Moore for displays other than gladi- oli. W.M. H. GKilKirii. Secy. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Bobt. Kift, Philadelphia, Pa. Boy Scouts' Emblem, The accompanying illustration is of a design arranged by J. H. Small & Sons. New York, for the funeral of Mrs. Wilson, wife of the president. This is the emblem of the Boy Scouts of America and was ordered by the New York branch of that organization. AVhite asters, carnations and Anieri: can Beauty rbses were used in the ar- rangement. Resting on an easel, it was eight feet in height. A. F. F. Window Flower Boxes in St. Louis. The placing of window boxes in the Federal building windows is the first important result in th§ campaign for flower boxes in St. Louis windows. The Federal building is probably the best building in town on which to demonstrate the beauty of these decora- tions which are used so freely in Ger- many and other European countries. It covers a' block in the center of the downtown section and the broad win- dows .face the streets .iust at the proper distance back from the side- walk to make the small window gar- dens appear at their best. ' The Ijoxes were placed in the windows of the first and second floors at the front of the building on the Olive street side, and on the first floors at the sides on Eighth and Ninth streets. The boxes were made of unused material that ha.d been lying in the Federal build- ing. The flowers and plants were fur- nished by Park Commissioner Dwight F. Davis from the greenhouses of the jiark department. Idle Hours of Summer. In the average retail cut flower store there is not much doing in the hot dull days of summer. An hour or two in the morning, and sometimes not that much, will constitute tjie day's business. This situation is apt to create a condition of lassitude that , is bad for discipline. Hot weather i and nothing to do makes people a trifle dreamy. There is plenty of work to do if one looks for it. An inventory of stocks which in many stores is never taken, but that should be done at least once a year, will reveal much that wants attention. The stock of baskets and vases should be gone over and the old and worth- j less thrown out: then make needed ' repairs and freshen it all up with a coat of paint. The pedestals and pot covers will verv likely need repair- ing, rattan for this work in various sizes can be had from your supply house and such work done now, will save many a dollar later on. Wire designs should be looked to; ha\e a place to keep them, the wreaths, the crosses, pillows, etc., each to themselves. See that there are easels and stands on hand to elevate designs when required. Keep one of the boys winding bobbins. A
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