. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. HENOMENAL is the word that expresses better than any other the growth of this organization. We are amazed at the wonderful developments brought about through the com- bined efforts of men and women who labor with one accord for better F. T. D. service. For the benefit of the new and younger florists and to bring out a point or two which I wish to impress on them, I shall take the liberty to reminiscence. This is something I love to do, especially when it refers to the pioneer days in the flower business. About forty years ago, my father asked me to
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. HENOMENAL is the word that expresses better than any other the growth of this organization. We are amazed at the wonderful developments brought about through the com- bined efforts of men and women who labor with one accord for better F. T. D. service. For the benefit of the new and younger florists and to bring out a point or two which I wish to impress on them, I shall take the liberty to reminiscence. This is something I love to do, especially when it refers to the pioneer days in the flower business. About forty years ago, my father asked me to escort him to the east and visit the great flower stores of New York and endeavor to learn their methods, in order to be able to manage our store at home. This was indeed a wonderful expe- rience for me. Among the leading men at that time were William C. Wilson, Charles Klunder, Hanft, and George Stumpp, Sr. I shall never forget the courtesy which was shown us, so differ- ent from what one is accustomed to re- ceive nowadays. We also visited Pennock Bros., i n Philadelphia, and at their store, in the City o f Brotherly Love, we met the Messrs. Cartledge, Sr., and John West- cott, both lovable gentlemen, as many of you know. I was so im- pressed with the kindness and cour- tesy they extended that I remained with them for six months, and at the age of 16 I was made a full-fledged florist under their tutoring. Each year since .that eventful year I have had the pleas- ure of meeting many florists and I have made rare ac- quaintances, and I am especially grate- ful to the Society of American Florists, which made it pos- sible to add to the family album. Today's Fellowship. Not all men in the profession enjoyed this privilege. Not until the F. T. D. became a real fac- tor was this made possible, and now to one point I wish to illustrate. The F. T. D. has preached the slogan, "Coopera- The address of Philip Breltmeyer, president of tlie Florists' Telegrapli Delivery Association,
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