. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 98 The American Florist. Atig. J4, tion of the specialist. The all-around florist or gardener has become almost a thing of the past. "We now have the carnationist, the rosarian, the chrys- anthemist, and specialists in the violet, sweet pea, etc. The commercial spirit and the pressure of the times have forced these conditions upon us. It is thoroughly in keeping with modern business practice, but still it is to be regretted that the tendency prevails to so great an extent for it has re- sulted in narrowing th
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 98 The American Florist. Atig. J4, tion of the specialist. The all-around florist or gardener has become almost a thing of the past. "We now have the carnationist, the rosarian, the chrys- anthemist, and specialists in the violet, sweet pea, etc. The commercial spirit and the pressure of the times have forced these conditions upon us. It is thoroughly in keeping with modern business practice, but still it is to be regretted that the tendency prevails to so great an extent for it has re- sulted in narrowing the general field of horticulture, and has given undue prominence to a few flowers. I be- lieve there are signs which indicate a change of sentiment, and we can notice the gradual increase in the tables of prices current on the various markets. An encouraging sign of the times is the vastly improved business methods of the florist. Competition and the entrance of trained business men into the growing of flowers has brought this change about, and it was needed. Commercial floriculture has failed, however, to infuse into the people that love for the beauties of nature that should have increased with the rest of the procession. The increased sale of florists' stock has been, I think, principally among the wealthy, and the dictates of fash- ion rather than the intelligent ap- preciation of God's gifts have been the reasons. We should strive to implant the love of nature in every man, woman and child so that the demand for flowers will be universal and spon- taneous, and we should produce some- thing to meet the taste as well as the purse of the poor as well as of the rich. Probably there never was a time of greater activity among the raisers of new varieties than at pres- ent, and I think that we may confi- dently look forward to great improve- ment in our commercial flowers. Let us hope, too, that the demand for our goods will increase in proportion. Laurel Wreath With Cycas andLeuc
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