. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. /p//. The American Florist. 791. LOUISE FLOWER SHOP, WASHINGTON, D. C. H;indsomr Establislinieiit of Jfigs L. \\. DougluTtv at 1301 ConneL-ticut Avenup. ably effected; or. if not. then the or- der, if possible, is taken for the pan- danus to be delivered the following day. To those who want something as a birthday or other gift, but are not de- cided, the salesman should first try and get their ideas as to price. A statement that we have choice plants at $.3. %i. .$."., .$C. .$ up to $10 will generally g
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. /p//. The American Florist. 791. LOUISE FLOWER SHOP, WASHINGTON, D. C. H;indsomr Establislinieiit of Jfigs L. \\. DougluTtv at 1301 ConneL-ticut Avenup. ably effected; or. if not. then the or- der, if possible, is taken for the pan- danus to be delivered the following day. To those who want something as a birthday or other gift, but are not de- cided, the salesman should first try and get their ideas as to price. A statement that we have choice plants at $.3. %i. .$."., .$C. .$ up to $10 will generally get them to call to see some- thing for one of the figures, or "we want something ; which is cue enough. With cut flowers, there is more opportunity, as if a dozen roses at ,$3 are ordered, there are always vases of other pretty flowers in sight, such as a bunch of violets. Sweetheart roses or gardenias for the box. that might be worn. Mignonette, short snapdragons or stevias, which would arrange nicely in the vases, are often taken with the roses when the sugges- tion is made. It is comparatively easy to add a dollar or two to the purchase in this way. Some customers are very trying; what you offer is never as good as their own selection; they are not sat- isfied until nearly all in the is out on the counter, and then may say "they don't look ; It is best to humor them, however, and never give up trying to please; in nine cases out of 10 the .sale will be made, but if any annoyance or resentment is shown, the opportunity is most likely lost. A committee appointed to select a design requires very delicate handling; as a rule, the amount they have to spend, is their secret; it may be .$10 or perhaps $."iO. They have probably secured several estimates. A good plan is to make the most of photos of designs which have been made for funerals of prominent persons. This makes an impression as to ability; then if something appears to strike some
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