. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1887. The American QUttH \I\CTOR\KS i\J?,\\.tt BOUQVJf^ lin is screwed to each rafter from the under side. Each pipe support is capped with a block of wood which fits into the triangular purlin. By substituting a piece of iron for the wood this part of the frame would be almost indestructable. These houses are also provided with ven- tilators which open at the upper end as recommended by Mr. May in previous issues of the Florist. Victoria's Jubilee Bouquet. We have reproduced the accompany- ing engraving
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1887. The American QUttH \I\CTOR\KS i\J?,\\.tt BOUQVJf^ lin is screwed to each rafter from the under side. Each pipe support is capped with a block of wood which fits into the triangular purlin. By substituting a piece of iron for the wood this part of the frame would be almost indestructable. These houses are also provided with ven- tilators which open at the upper end as recommended by Mr. May in previous issues of the Florist. Victoria's Jubilee Bouquet. We have reproduced the accompany- ing engraving of the Queen's jubilee bouquet from the Gardeners' Chronicle. It must certainly have been a gorgeous affair, being composed entirely of the choicest varieties of orchids and some five feet in height. It was arranged by Mr. F. Sander, the flowers being contrib- uted from different private establishments throughout England, in addition to a large quantity cut at his own place. Hamilton, OnT.—Florist Thomas Kil- vington's little daughter, aged 6 years, was accidently shot and killed by a play- mate of the same age the evening of July 27. Boston. The excursion of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club took place on July 26, at Rocky Point, R. I. The weather was perfect, all arrangements for a good time had been carefull}- attended to, most of the florists' establishments in the city had closed up for the day in honor of the occasion, and as the special train bearing 250 excursionists sped along from Boston to Providence, a happier crowd could not have been found. Every one seemed bent on having a holiday which would be a complete respite from business respon- sibilities and cares. The sail down the Providence river was thoroughly enjoy- able and when at noon the party arrived at its destination, with appetites all ready for dinner, everyone seemed glad he had come, and many regrets were expressed by those having wives or lady friends, that the club had voted to exclude those of the o
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