. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. I tgtt. The American Florist. 829. EXTERIOR VIEW OF JOHN BREITMEVERS SONS NEW STORE, DETROIT, MICH. tain of beautiful design in the center and round slate tables for the display of plants. To the side-walls are at- tached six semi-circular shaped tables high enough to permit the placing of plants beneath. The circular shaped roof which is IS feet high is provided with means to suspend ferns and other plants of drooping character. The spacious basement is replete with arrangements for its complete utilization, and


. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. I tgtt. The American Florist. 829. EXTERIOR VIEW OF JOHN BREITMEVERS SONS NEW STORE, DETROIT, MICH. tain of beautiful design in the center and round slate tables for the display of plants. To the side-walls are at- tached six semi-circular shaped tables high enough to permit the placing of plants beneath. The circular shaped roof which is IS feet high is provided with means to suspend ferns and other plants of drooping character. The spacious basement is replete with arrangements for its complete utilization, and here is seen an exten- sion in detail of Mr. Breitmeyer's prac- tical understanding of the require- ments of the complete floral establish- ments acquired by years of experience and close observation. The depart- ment is conveniently reached by a stairway at the side of the center of the store and another at the rear, be- sides an elevator connected with the alley entrance through which all heavy packages are received. Along one wall is located shelving for all the different sized boxes used. In another place all the basket vases are kept. A large space across the end of the basement is reserved for the stock of baskets. In another enclosure the expensive sil- ver and cut glass vases and plant re- ceptacles are stored. Another division is devoted to plant stands of all kinds. Attached to the ceiling under the con- servatory is hung the supply of wire designs. Here, too, by the good light provided by luxfer prisms in the floor above and directly under the center of the glass roof, the unpacking of all in- coming shipments is done. Close by is located a table exclusively for moss- ing designs. Other compartments con- tain the accessories for wedding and other decorations. A cool room at the rear 7x24 feet will hold the galax and leucothoe leaves, cut ferns and other stock of like nature. Another cool room 6x14 feet contains the stock of cut roses and carnations from which most or


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