. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 98 The American Florist. Aug. 9, our convention. Good weather pre- vailing, the success of this exhibition garden is assured, and it is hoped it will result in similar displays at future conventions, to which the trade will surely give better support. Secretary Young: on the Preparations. A state of preparedness for the con- vention of the S. A. F. may be said to exist at this time, the beginning of the convention month. All the local committees have been and are worlc- ing in harmony, and all details are so arran
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 98 The American Florist. Aug. 9, our convention. Good weather pre- vailing, the success of this exhibition garden is assured, and it is hoped it will result in similar displays at future conventions, to which the trade will surely give better support. Secretary Young: on the Preparations. A state of preparedness for the con- vention of the S. A. F. may be said to exist at this time, the beginning of the convention month. All the local committees have been and are worlc- ing in harmony, and all details are so arranged that no one expects the slightest hitch to occur during con- vention week. The main hall of the armory, where the trade exhibits are to be located, is ideal for exhibition purposes. The plantings in the out- door exhibition have progressed well, and should be just right when the con- vention opens. All will be ready when the delegates arrive. Intending vis- itors should avoid the possibility of disappointment in obtaining hotel ac- commodation to their liking by making room reservations at once. Minneap- olis has many good hotels, but at this time of the year they are generally well patronized by tourists, hence the wisdom, of booking accommodations early. The halls and rooms where the con- vention sessions, committee meetings and society meetings will be held are pleasant and well adapted for meet- ing purposes. Hours for all meetings have been arranged with a view to avoid conflicting with general func- tions. Great preparation has been made to care for the comfort and pleasure of the visiting ladies. The Minnikahda Club, where the luncheon will be given on Wednesday afternoon of convention week, is one of the attractions of Min- neapolis. The ladies' trip to St. Paul on Friday, starting at 9 :15 a. m. in- stead of 10 a. m., as mentioned in the program, will be made by trolley in- stead of automobiles. On arrival in St. Paul the visitors will be taken in automobiles on a
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