. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 120 The American Florist. Feb. 5, New York Florists' Banquet. The tirst annual dinner of the As- sociated detail Florists and the Greek- American Florists' Association of New- York was held at the Hotel Breslin in that city. January .".1. There \vas a. large attendance and it proved to be a very interesting and enjoyable social event. An excellent orchestra furnished music and there were vocal numbers by professional entertainers which were exceptionally line. After full justice had been done to the viands se
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 120 The American Florist. Feb. 5, New York Florists' Banquet. The tirst annual dinner of the As- sociated detail Florists and the Greek- American Florists' Association of New- York was held at the Hotel Breslin in that city. January .".1. There \vas a. large attendance and it proved to be a very interesting and enjoyable social event. An excellent orchestra furnished music and there were vocal numbers by professional entertainers which were exceptionally line. After full justice had been done to the viands set before the company. Presi- dent M. A. Bowe of the Associated Re- tail Florists introduced Leonard C. L. Smith, a business partner of Secretary W. H. Siebrecht, Jr., as toastraaster, and he amply filled the bill. Addresses were delivered by Max .Schling-. D. J. Pappas, president of the Greek-American Florists' Associa- tion; Charles H. Brown, Secretary Siebrecht. George Hanges, and G. E. M. Stumpp. The various speakers voiced the sentiments of co-operation, progress and harmony. Letters ex- pressing regret at their inability to be present, were received from Charles Thorley, Alexander McConnell, Charles A. Dards and Fred, Smythe, of Wed- ley & Smythe. After the speaking was ended there was a social hour, when friend met friend and old ac- quaintances were renewed. We may add, that in this free America, and particularly at a time when much of the world is racked with dreadful passion, it is particularly pleasing to see men of different birth and ancestry meet together in such good fellowship. A. F. F. Tennessee State Horticultural Society. The opening session of the annual meeting of the Tennessee State Horti- cultural Society was called to order on the morning of January at Nash- ville, S, N. Varnell taking the chair in the absence of the president, R. S, Walker, whose annual address was read by Secretary O. M. Watson. In his address. President Walker recom- mended th
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