. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Geo. W. Smith. President-Elect Cleveland Florists' Club. Often be low and have to be made up to a suitable height to show off the flowers properly. There is some difference lu th.' height "of tulips, and the tallest varieties are. of course, best planted in the center. but the beds themselves should be prop- erly formed out first with a good rise to the center. Then, in regard to purchas- ing the bulbs: It is too much the cus- tom to .iudge bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, etc., by their size instead of their
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Geo. W. Smith. President-Elect Cleveland Florists' Club. Often be low and have to be made up to a suitable height to show off the flowers properly. There is some difference lu th.' height "of tulips, and the tallest varieties are. of course, best planted in the center. but the beds themselves should be prop- erly formed out first with a good rise to the center. Then, in regard to purchas- ing the bulbs: It is too much the cus- tom to .iudge bulbs of tulips, hyacinths, etc., by their size instead of their weight and solidity. Never be led into taking second-rate bulbs for bedding just bo- cause they are cheap, and tell the sales- man who says these bulbs are "good cuougli for bedding" that only the best will suit. Dealers soon know what their customers want, and if they are "easy" and take the first thing offered, or do uol return bulbs that are not satisfactory. unprincipled dealers are not above tak- ing advantage of it. The best way of all is to go to a firm of repute and pay the proper price for the best bulbs. George W. Smith. Geo. W. Smith, president-elect of the Cleveland I'"'' Club is one of the youngest men in the business. Born in that city in 1877. he has been connected with it since childhood. He is propri- etor of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange, a leading wholesale house in this city. His election will no doubt stimulate the attendance and membership of the club, for all are looking forward to many good times during the coming year. Mr. Smilh is a Mason of good standing and a member of the Cleveland Association of Credit Men. Since the organization of the Florists' Club he has held minor offices and. being a consistent bowler, ho is called a good fellow at all times. Henshaw & Fenrlcb, New York. Though the members of this new firm are comparatively young men. they have had long experience in the wholesale cut flower business. A
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