. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. at Cleveland k<^^'»^<•^<•^'»^<^^<^^•fer»>^fe^»>•fer»)Vr»>•^^ Because so many of the exhibitors at S. A. F. conventions were prevented from making their usual August dis- plays, the Cleveland show managers de- cided to admit strictly trade displays to their show and to permit those whose purpose was purely commercial to help meet the expenses of the show. The result was that a space fifteen feet deep extendhig clear around the great hall was sold to those whose intention it was to take orders, and even then it was necessary t
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. at Cleveland k<^^'»^<•^<•^'»^<^^<^^•fer»>^fe^»>•fer»)Vr»>•^^ Because so many of the exhibitors at S. A. F. conventions were prevented from making their usual August dis- plays, the Cleveland show managers de- cided to admit strictly trade displays to their show and to permit those whose purpose was purely commercial to help meet the expenses of the show. The result was that a space fifteen feet deep extendhig clear around the great hall was sold to those whose intention it was to take orders, and even then it was necessary to locate several of the exhibits out on the floor among the competitive entries. The sale of space brought in $5,600, or a little more than one-third the cost of the show. A curious combination resulted, some of the exhibitors having no interest in the public, addressing their appeal to the trade visitors only, while others sought retail business exclusively; some sought both trade and public pat- ronage. For those dealing with trade visitors only, the crush in the aisles the greater part of the time shortened the hours during which business could be done, but nearly all reported enough orders to make the week a profitable one. The trade exhibitors were: A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., had a corner of the building for a large display featuring hardy pompon and single chrysanthemums. Among the many varieties shown, the pompon Peace and the new bronze single, Ra- mona, also the new pompon, Hilda Canning, bronze button type, were given conspicuous places and highly commended. Golden Gleam, a new large-flowering yellow, was featured. Among roses Mrs. W. R. Hearst, Red Radiance, Hoosier Beauty and Hadley were to the front. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J., had a large display of single, semi- double and pompon chrysanthemums, all hardy in New Jersey. Among some fifty varieties he featured the new sin- gle. Excelsior. His novelties for this season in large-flowering m
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