. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. LUIIII iiimiiiiiial |] |].lafTmnrmnnnnns\ ST. LOUIS SCORES i^ LOCAL SUCCESS Ill ffl"l laimimiiiiDa] lannnnnrr 00 iiimiiiii niiiiiiiii. II^^HE first real spring flower show IH ever attempted in St. Louis J^^l opened March 15 and closed March 18 at Armory hall. It scored a success in three ways—financially, artis- tically and in the number of exhibits. Armory hall was never more artis- tically decorated and great credit is due D. 8. Geddis, Wm. Bouehe and L. P. Jensen, who headed the decorations com- mitt
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. LUIIII iiimiiiiiial |] |].lafTmnrmnnnnns\ ST. LOUIS SCORES i^ LOCAL SUCCESS Ill ffl"l laimimiiiiDa] lannnnnrr 00 iiimiiiii niiiiiiiii. II^^HE first real spring flower show IH ever attempted in St. Louis J^^l opened March 15 and closed March 18 at Armory hall. It scored a success in three ways—financially, artis- tically and in the number of exhibits. Armory hall was never more artis- tically decorated and great credit is due D. 8. Geddis, Wm. Bouehe and L. P. Jensen, who headed the decorations com- mittee. The success of the show demonstrated the possibility of noaking it a yearly event. At its close. President Bourdet said to the members of the various com- mittees who had the show in charge: '' Gentlemen, we have made a success of this one; now let us keep it up with one even greater next ; Much of the success of the show was due to the recognition given it by so- ciety people, who attended in large num- bers. The Russian tea room and other attractions managed by the society women contributed largely to the re- ceipts. The lectures of L. P. Jensen, Alexander Lurie and George H. Pring drew large attendances to the tea room. The fine collection of orchids from the Missouri Botanical Garden, staged by George Pring, was one of the important attractions of the show. The rhododen- drons, which were from the Bourdet Floral Co., also were greatly admired. The bulbous display was fine and large. In this the Bourdet Floral Co., William Schray & Sons and George B. Windier scored successes. In cut flowers the local growers made an exceptional showing in all the classes. The only outside exhibitors in this sec- tion were Baur & Steinkamp, Indian- apolis, Ind., and GuUett & Sons, Lincoln, HI. All carnations, sweet peas and roses were of excellent quality. ^ The local retailers also showed great interest, with daily displays in many classes. The first-day dinner ta
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