. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igo6. The American Florist. 625 Pasadena, Cal. The Gardeners' Association gave its first flower show here April 5-6-7- De- spite the rainy weather there was a good attendance and in every way the show was pronounced a grand success. Among the most noteworthy things on exhibition was a fine collection of or- chids by Dr. Schiffman and a new adi- antum fern for which he took first pre- mium. Another rare plant was Solan- dra loevis. This is a rank growing tropical climber and was sent in by Mrs. Murrietta. This spra
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igo6. The American Florist. 625 Pasadena, Cal. The Gardeners' Association gave its first flower show here April 5-6-7- De- spite the rainy weather there was a good attendance and in every way the show was pronounced a grand success. Among the most noteworthy things on exhibition was a fine collection of or- chids by Dr. Schiffman and a new adi- antum fern for which he took first pre- mium. Another rare plant was Solan- dra loevis. This is a rank growing tropical climber and was sent in by Mrs. Murrietta. This spray contained golden yellow trumpet flowers 8 inches across, and attracted much attention. The Cantua buxifolia shown by L. Weid- ner was also very attractive. The officers and members deserve much praise for their hard work and trouble in getting this fine show. "fiios. Wright of Los _ Angeles re- ceived first and second prizes on roses, also cup. J. W. Wolfskin, also of Los Angeles, swept all the prizes for carnations, his Enchantress taking first, and Estelle second. Mr. Wolfskill also secured cup for best show of carnations and cup for best bouquet and first best table decoration. The Wood Floral Co. had a fine display of Watsonias, which attracted much attention and also brought the firm many orders. Ed. H. Rust was awarded first prize for best display of ferns, and first for best kentias. The Park Nursery Co. took first prize for flowering begonias,_ and first prize for palms, and economic plants. Richard Kroll who has been with the Bamam estate for 2 years has re- signed. Otto Hentchchy who has had charge of F. T. Holder's place for years, has been given a vacation for the summer and he will visit his old home in Ger- many. Albany, N. Y.—Local florists have prepared for one of the best Easter seasons in the history of the trade. They reason that the indications point to a record breaking Easter business throughout the country and say that this city will surely share
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