. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 814 The American Florist. Jan. 4, Oakland, Cal. SANBORN ESTABLISHMENT THE OLDEST IN THE CITY.—THAT OF HIS FORMER EMPLOYE THE NEWEST. The business now conducted by Henry Millard Sanborn was established in 1852, by James Hutchison, who was the pio- neer in this city. Mr. Sanborn began work in the greenhouses when a lad, and shortly before Mr. Hutchison died, in 1891, he was taken into partnership. In 1895 he purchased the widow's interest. For seventeen years the firm was in the same store, but in 1892 they moved to
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 814 The American Florist. Jan. 4, Oakland, Cal. SANBORN ESTABLISHMENT THE OLDEST IN THE CITY.—THAT OF HIS FORMER EMPLOYE THE NEWEST. The business now conducted by Henry Millard Sanborn was established in 1852, by James Hutchison, who was the pio- neer in this city. Mr. Sanborn began work in the greenhouses when a lad, and shortly before Mr. Hutchison died, in 1891, he was taken into partnership. In 1895 he purchased the widow's interest. For seventeen years the firm was in the same store, but in 1892 they moved to the present location, 517 Fourteenth street. Out on Piedmont avenne they have a big range of glass which is being largelv added to at present. In one house'there they have 12,000 strings of smilax. Samuel K. Love, who has been with Mr. Sanborn for several years, in the store, has started in business for himself, at 1153 Washington street. Tafrytown, N. Y. LOCAL HORTICULTURISTS HOLD A BUSY SESSION.—NEW OFFICERS ELECTED. The Tarrytown Horticultural Society met December 26, with President Smith in the chair. Five new members were elected and two more proposed. There was an exhibit of Begonia Socotrana, by W. H. Waite, which was awarded honor- able mention. Votes of thanks were offered to all wio were concerned in the recent successful flower show and it was voted that the annual dinner be held some time in January. Representatives of the press and various societies were invited. The following officers were elected: President, Wm. Scott; vice president, David McFarland; treasurer, James Smith; secretary, E. W. Newbrand; cor- responding secretary, H. J. Rayner; exec- utive committee, Francis Gibson, J. E. Whyte, Alex. Hoag, Thos. Cockburn, Thos. Lee, W. A. Hyland, John Elliott, Wm. 60 LB. CASE » 35 LB. CASE 25 LB. CASE ,... Give three days' notice where possible, Galax—Qalix —Qalox— Brilliant bronze or green, assorted sizes. $ per 1000. Leucoth
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