. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. FRANK OECHSLIN'S PLANT RANGE-100,000 sq. ft. of Slass- heated by KROESCHELL BOILERS. Ten years have been sufficient to make the history of the plant trade in Chicago and Frank OechsUn is the man who has in a single decade establishei this business and built the only exclusive wholesale plant range in the big western city. The first land (ten lots) was bought in 1902 and the first greenhouses (six small ones), were built the following year—there are now 31 large houses, 600 hot bed sash and ten acres of land in evi
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. FRANK OECHSLIN'S PLANT RANGE-100,000 sq. ft. of Slass- heated by KROESCHELL BOILERS. Ten years have been sufficient to make the history of the plant trade in Chicago and Frank OechsUn is the man who has in a single decade establishei this business and built the only exclusive wholesale plant range in the big western city. The first land (ten lots) was bought in 1902 and the first greenhouses (six small ones), were built the following year—there are now 31 large houses, 600 hot bed sash and ten acres of land in evidence of Mr. Oechslin's skill as a grower. One of the principles upon which the Oechslin business has been built is to be satisfied with nothing short of the best a greenhouse can be made to produce. To produce the best, only the best in greenhouse material and construction has been employed. Mr. Oechslin's greenhouses are now the show-place of the city and visitors there are always welcome. Go and see them and when you admire the perfec- tion of the plants and the cleanliness of the place, remember to visit the boiler rooms and note that the name KROESCHELL is found on every one of the boilers. WHEN YOU BUY-GET A KROESCHELL, "THE BOILER OF GENUINE EFFICIENCY" KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO. Buffalo. BUSINESS NORMAL. Trade conditions are normal with grladioli, asters and Roseum lilies the principal offerings. Roses show some improvement in quality but are far from being good. NOTES. The Buffalo contingent to Minneap- olis was not very large, but they were alive and appreciate the selection of W. F. Kasting for treasurer again. Edward Slattery, formerly with W. J. Palmer, is now located in his new store on Main street, near Utica, in the fast growing upper section. Perry Centennial week promises a big crowd for this city but what effect it will have on business remains to be seen. J. Benson Stafford will remove from Main street to a more desirable loc
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