. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Dbcember 8, 1921 The Florists^ Review 45. Marcellus A. Fatten: rrom Lakeland, Fla., has come the sudden tidings that Marcellus A. Patten, noted carnation grower and an ex-presi- dent of the American Carnation Society, passed away in sunny Florida December 3. He had been in failing health for some time, but only for a week had he been seriously ill. Mrs. Patten and her son, Wilbur, liave taken the body home to Tewksbury, Mass. The deceased gentleman was old in the trade and widely respected for his ability as a grower, especially of carna- tions; fo
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Dbcember 8, 1921 The Florists^ Review 45. Marcellus A. Fatten: rrom Lakeland, Fla., has come the sudden tidings that Marcellus A. Patten, noted carnation grower and an ex-presi- dent of the American Carnation Society, passed away in sunny Florida December 3. He had been in failing health for some time, but only for a week had he been seriously ill. Mrs. Patten and her son, Wilbur, liave taken the body home to Tewksbury, Mass. The deceased gentleman was old in the trade and widely respected for his ability as a grower, especially of carna- tions; for his executive propensities and for the active part he played in the various means to cooperation in the trade. Ho was born at Lowell, Mass., Decem- ber 4, 1849, and as early as 1870 he founded the firm of Patten & Co. He worked for Weiland Bros., of Cam- bridge, Mass., and also at Nonantum Greenhouses, at Brighton, Mass. For twenty-five years he conducted a greenhouse and retail establishment at Lowell, Mass. Then in 1886 he removed to Tewksbury, Mass., where he grew stock for the wholesale market. Up to the time of his death he was situated at Tewksbury. Without a doubt his chief fame came from his success with carnations, in which ho was a specialist. In this con- nection will long be remembered, among others, the famous carnation, Mrs. M. A. Patten, named for the grower's wife. Out of his love for carnations grew Mr. Patten's interest in the American Car- nation Society. He was elected presi- dent of this organization in 1908. Among his other connections, Mr. Patton was a life member of the S. A. F., the American Carnation Society and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. He was a member of the Boston Horticultural Club, the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club and several fraternal organizations. His wife and two sons survive him. Frederick L. Krekeler. Frederick L. Krekeler, who for more than fifty-six years had conducted a florists' business in Brooklyn, N. Y., d
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