. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1905- Th E American Florist. 421 foyer. On the posts of the stairway at the first landing stood two of W. H. Eobertson's best arecas, grand speci- mens, and for which he received first prize. Flanking the steps on either side up to the main floor were specimen zonale geraniums in 8 and 10-inch pots. To the right just inside the main hall Julius Eoehrs' Company staged a latter flowers, one large scarlet Eoi de Belgium being very effective. Perhaps one of the most striking plants in the show was a fine specimen of A
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1905- Th E American Florist. 421 foyer. On the posts of the stairway at the first landing stood two of W. H. Eobertson's best arecas, grand speci- mens, and for which he received first prize. Flanking the steps on either side up to the main floor were specimen zonale geraniums in 8 and 10-inch pots. To the right just inside the main hall Julius Eoehrs' Company staged a latter flowers, one large scarlet Eoi de Belgium being very effective. Perhaps one of the most striking plants in the show was a fine specimen of Anthurium Andreanum with eight perfect blooms. Along the front of the stage were col- lections of rare plants, among them be- ing fine anthuriums and cinerarias. There was also keen competition for. A BOTANICAL WORK OF 1678. (In the possession of Godfrey Aschmaun, the well-known grower of Philadelphia, Pa.) proud collection of new and rare orchids. On the opposite side of the hall Lager & Hurrell were also repre- sented with a display of popular and new varieties which attracted much attention. In the center of hall there was a fine group of choice palms, anthuriums and other rare plants bordered with spring bulba, spirajas, daisies, etc., in full flower. It was the most attractive group ever seen in the hall. These were from the Fairmount park conservatories and are a great credit to Mr. Schmidt, who has them in charge. Although not in competition they compared so favor- ably with the best work of the private gardeners that the visitors could not help be satisfied with the product of their own conservatories and the work of the master hand that manages them. There were four large groups of twelve choice plants in each, two on either side of hall. They contained the pick of each gardener's collection and added much to the decorative features of the show. In the three front balconies overlook- ing the grand staircase the William Graham Company arranged three arches of colored
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