. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 990 The American Florist. June I, OUR PASTIMES. Base Ball. Chicago. — The Chicago Florists' baseball club on Sunday played the Roosevelts at Washington park. The score was three to one in favor of the Roosevelts when the game was called at the end of the seventh inning on account of rain. The feature of the game was a three-bag hit made by Miller. There were no errors on either side. A return game between the same teams and at the same place is sched- uled for next Sunday. Who Knows the Flowers? Here Is a charming


. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 990 The American Florist. June I, OUR PASTIMES. Base Ball. Chicago. — The Chicago Florists' baseball club on Sunday played the Roosevelts at Washington park. The score was three to one in favor of the Roosevelts when the game was called at the end of the seventh inning on account of rain. The feature of the game was a three-bag hit made by Miller. There were no errors on either side. A return game between the same teams and at the same place is sched- uled for next Sunday. Who Knows the Flowers? Here Is a charming floral game, which might be called "The Wedding of Rose ; The hostess prepares a list of the ques- tions for each guest. Each question is fol- lowed by a blank, in which the guesser writes the name of the flower he takes to be the proper answer, as "What was her object in matrimony?" Answer: "Mari- ; A rose jar or a little book of floral poems would make a dainty prize. The completed list of questions and an- swers follows: What was her bete noir before she mar- ried? Cockscombs. What was she at her first ball? Harebell. What did she look like on her best be- havior? Primrose. What was her object in matrimony? Marigold. What was her conversation like? All- spice. What was his rank and surname? Mar- cchal Niel. Where did she reside, and what was her disposition? London Pride. What was she like when he kissed her? Blush rose. How far did he come to court her? Cam- omile. What did he declare his love to be? Everlasting. Who were the clergymen? Bishop Weed and Jack-in-the-Pulpit. What did they wear? Monkshoods. What was the name of her favorite friend? May Blossom. J. SCHROEDER, — MAKER OF — Artificial Flowers, 344 Ontario St., CLEVELAMD, Q. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florists* Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Our orices may interest ;ou. a TRADE ENCYCLOPEDIA Directory FOR 1


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