Delaware's industries, an historical and industrial review . ^ prose-cute this business, eight capable assistants are con-stantly employed, and every facility is at hand for theprompt fulfillment of orders. The subject of this article has been a life-longresident of Wilmington. He is an active member ofthe Masons and Odd Fellows. M. F. Hayden, Florist, 702 Market Street. There are but few as well known houses of thischaracter in the city as that of Mr. M. F. business was established about six years ago. bythe present owner. The store is about 20 x 30 feet in large
Delaware's industries, an historical and industrial review . ^ prose-cute this business, eight capable assistants are con-stantly employed, and every facility is at hand for theprompt fulfillment of orders. The subject of this article has been a life-longresident of Wilmington. He is an active member ofthe Masons and Odd Fellows. M. F. Hayden, Florist, 702 Market Street. There are but few as well known houses of thischaracter in the city as that of Mr. M. F. business was established about six years ago. bythe present owner. The store is about 20 x 30 feet in large greenhouses are in operation, each ofwhich is 124 feet long by 20 feet wide ; they arelocated on the Newport Pike, about a mile from thecity. 94 Delawares Delawares Industries. 95 Cut flowers of all kinds can be obtained herealways. Special attention is paid to gardening, lawnsbeing taken care of in the best manner. Eight capable assistants are constantly entire plant is the largest in the State, and con-tains about 35,000 square feet of glass. Mr. Hayden is a native of Chester county. Pa.,but has been a well known and highly esteemed resi-dent of the city for some time past. W. T. Mearns, Hats and Caps, 703 MarketStreet. But few establishments have acquired the popu-larity in so short a time as that of Mr. W. T. gentleman opened business here in April, 1890,and, since the inception, the success of the venturehas been assured, through consistent business methodsand a fine line of goods. Part of the store is used by Mr. Ftrris Giles ; itis fitted in an elaborate and yet neat manner, thedimensions of which are about 20 x 50 feet. • Hats and caps of all kinds are sold, all the newestshapes being constantly added
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