. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Shptkmrkk 11. 101!). The Florists^ Review 23. George Arnold. George Arnold, at one time farm su- perintendent for James Viek's Sons, died at Ensenore, N. Y., "Tuesday morning, September 2, at the age of 62 years, following an illness of about two weeks. He is survived by his wife and one son, Schuyler, the latter having just re- turned from service overseas. For the last four years George Ar- nold had been in charge of the estate of Mrs. J. Letchworth, at Ensenore, N. Y. He had been in the employ of James Viek's Sons for twelve years, most of
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Shptkmrkk 11. 101!). The Florists^ Review 23. George Arnold. George Arnold, at one time farm su- perintendent for James Viek's Sons, died at Ensenore, N. Y., "Tuesday morning, September 2, at the age of 62 years, following an illness of about two weeks. He is survived by his wife and one son, Schuyler, the latter having just re- turned from service overseas. For the last four years George Ar- nold had been in charge of the estate of Mrs. J. Letchworth, at Ensenore, N. Y. He had been in the employ of James Viek's Sons for twelve years, most of that time at the trial grounds at Ogden, N. Y. Several years ago he was in charge of the H. H. Westing- house estate. • When the Spencer sweet peas were introduced he became much interested and grew many of the best varieties for commercial purposes and also to famil- iarize himself with their vq,rious habits. A number of years ago he introduced into the market Primula veris superba, which he disposed of to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., and James Vick 's Sons. Since then it has become a popular plant. Mr. Arnold was fond of asters and he had a great deal to do with intro- ducing and improving the different strains of asters. It was through his efforts that the upright type of asters was introduced. Each year he had a plot of about one acre, where he would experiment and work out the better varieties. The funeral was held from his late home, at Spencerport, N. Y., Saturday, September 6. There were great quanti- ties of flowers sent as expressions of sympathy, among which was a piece from the Rochester Florists' Associa- tion, of which he was at one time presi- dent. He was also past master of the local Grange. H. J. H. Henry Meyer. Henry Meyer, Sr., aged 56 years, for more than twenty-five years in business at Kenosha, Wis., died Wednesday eve- ning, August 27, about 7 o'clock at his home at 316 Broad street, following a long illness from leakage of the heart. Henry Meyer was born in
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