. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 872 The American Florist. May 20, could be improved by a system of lit- erary work along the lines of making this a day for the annual decorating of graves. Such matter, if gotten up attractively, would be accepted as news and spread broadcast with but com- paratively little expense. The name of the day implies that it is a day for decoration, and this feature should be kept before the public. The fallen heroes, the decoration of whose graves gave birth to the day, are not receiv- ing the attention they did at fir
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 872 The American Florist. May 20, could be improved by a system of lit- erary work along the lines of making this a day for the annual decorating of graves. Such matter, if gotten up attractively, would be accepted as news and spread broadcast with but com- paratively little expense. The name of the day implies that it is a day for decoration, and this feature should be kept before the public. The fallen heroes, the decoration of whose graves gave birth to the day, are not receiv- ing the attention they did at first, in many cemeteries save for the flag and wreath or handful of flowers they re- ceive on this day, there is little evi- dence of care and the graves generally present a sadly neglected appearance. The ranks of the Grand Army are rapidly thinning out and before long, if public sentiment is not built up or strengthened in some way, this beauti- ful custom is in danger of dying out. The prospect for flowers for this year's celebration is now -v-ery promis- ing as although the season appeared late it is thought that in the central and western states the great Memorial day flower, the peony, will be in full crop, as well as most of the outside shrubbery, which does so much to help out at this time of extra demand. Easter was so late this year the bed- ding plant men are having a hard time to get their stock ready for the final clean up, which as a rule takes place by the thirtieth of May. House after house of geraniums are seen that are strong and bushy but devoid of flowers, but it is hoped that they will be in by that time. Roses are also great sellers for that day, and many growers aim to have the rambler classes in full flower at that time. The florists' supply houses are kept busy at this time shipping out immor- telles and all kinds of wreaths and material for the same in large quanti- ties. Many florists do a large business in metal wreaths and designs, which are preferred
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