. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1919. The American Florist. 99 noticeable if featured in this way; in fact, no plant sent as a gift should ever be delivered without a cover of some kind to conceal the pot. A little assortment at cut flower vases will be found good stock to carry, particularly if they are occa- sionally featured together, some con- taining- a few choice flowers of prob- ably the fii-st of the season. The shal- low flower bowls, with the glass or china perforated holders or blocks, aie very attractive when artistically filled. Man
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1919. The American Florist. 99 noticeable if featured in this way; in fact, no plant sent as a gift should ever be delivered without a cover of some kind to conceal the pot. A little assortment at cut flower vases will be found good stock to carry, particularly if they are occa- sionally featured together, some con- taining- a few choice flowers of prob- ably the fii-st of the season. The shal- low flower bowls, with the glass or china perforated holders or blocks, aie very attractive when artistically filled. Many a sale is made with these and other flower holders when their use- fullness is demonstrated in this way. Every opportunity should be taken of passing events, matters that are for the moment in the public mind. Windows that feature the home com- ing of the soldiers as they arrive, in appropriate decoration, will be sure to attract attention. The death of Theodore Roosevelt was made a fea- ture of many window decorations in all branches of trade. His portrait in an effective setting, with palms, ferns, flags and a choice wreath, was a fitting tribute to his memory and sure to re- ceive favorable commendation. Florists who pushed the sale of Paper White narcissus bulbs, have found them good business bringers. As one lot are flowered out, there is a visit to the store for more to keep the little dish of pebbles working. Any- thing that brings visits to the store, or keeps it in mind, is almost sure to result in additional business. Plant Decorations in Hotel Commodore. What is doubtless the finest plant decoration evtr seen in any public place in New York was arranged in the new Hotel Commodore, which opened its doors, January 27. The work was under the supervision of Marius Mutil- lod, decorator for the Dards store. Through the public room, which is about KX) feet in length, two rows of narrow' benches, finely finished, ex- tend the length of the room in the spaces between the w
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