. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 682 The American Florist. Dec. IS, Washington, SOCIAL SEASON OPENED BY STATE DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE.— MANY GOOD DECORATIONS NOW REQUIRED. The social season began Wednesday night at the White House, with the state dinner in honor of the commissioners of the United States to the Paris Exposi- tion. The White House having been recently renovated, everything looked Iresh and attractive. The decorations in the state'dining room were as usual very elaborate. The table decorations con- sisted of a centerpiece of Adian
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 682 The American Florist. Dec. IS, Washington, SOCIAL SEASON OPENED BY STATE DINNER AT THE WHITE HOUSE.— MANY GOOD DECORATIONS NOW REQUIRED. The social season began Wednesday night at the White House, with the state dinner in honor of the commissioners of the United States to the Paris Exposi- tion. The White House having been recently renovated, everything looked Iresh and attractive. The decorations in the state'dining room were as usual very elaborate. The table decorations con- sisted of a centerpiece of Adiantum Far- leyense and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. This was under the direction of Henry Pfister, head gardener at the White House. The decorations ot the East Room were of plants and flowers arranged under the direction of Geo. H. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh enter- tained the Paris commissioners Thursday, the party going by boat to Mount Vernon. On the return trip hot luncheon was served in the handsomely decorated cab- ins. Friday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Walsh gave a grand reception at their residence. J. H. Small & Sons supplied all the-se decorations, also those for the Gridiron Club's dinner Saturday night, at the Arlington hotel. The Standard Floral Company has opened a very neat store at 507 F. street N. W., where a full stock of choice flow- ers and plants will be carried. P. G. Montgomery, Ala. — Thanksgiving trade was better than ever before and the demand is holding up well, so that the outlook for Christmas is bright. The Rosemont Gardens are in excellent shape this Hot Bed Sash. Red Cedar Posts. Write for circulars or estimate. LOCKLAND LUMBER CO., LOCKLAND, OHIO. D. 0. Cunningham .Glass Co., PITTSBURQ, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. HOT-HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. Lehman's Wagon Heaters will protect plants from freezing in the coldest of weather at the cost of Vzc. per hour. No danger of fire, no gases to injure plants, no odor, no smoke, no dirt. Over
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