. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 190 The American Florist. Dec. /, Washington. The trade in cut flowers has been un- usually dull during the past mouth, the supply especially of choice roses far ex- ceeding the demand. Florists in conse- quence have been animated to renewed efforts and several novelties in designs have appeared within the last few days. Notably so an artistic representation of the Rxecutive Mansion by the Smalls, on the occasion of their chrysanthemum show which opened to-day. In their largest show window, some twenty feet across
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 190 The American Florist. Dec. /, Washington. The trade in cut flowers has been un- usually dull during the past mouth, the supply especially of choice roses far ex- ceeding the demand. Florists in conse- quence have been animated to renewed efforts and several novelties in designs have appeared within the last few days. Notably so an artistic representation of the Rxecutive Mansion by the Smalls, on the occasion of their chrysanthemum show which opened to-day. In their largest show window, some twenty feet across, the White House and its ap- proaches are faithfully represented, the foreground of bright yellow, the walks of deep maroon chrysanthemums, and the roadway of natural cement. A well pro- portioned fountain is playing on the front lawn, then rises the familiar porte- coeliere with its columns and covered driveway, and back of that the main front of the White House with every win- dow and door jamb, every pediment and frieze accurately given, the whole in white chrysanthemums, etc. A most per- fect piece of work in floral designing. Above all, suspended in graceful folds across a staff hung the national flag in flowers of red, white and blue. Mr. Chas. F. Hale has attractive de- signs in both of his windows. In one a shaft eight feet high representing the Washington Monument, made up of chrysanthemums. The other window shows "Gates ajar" four feet high with the white columns and arch gracefully entwined with garlands of La France and doves perched on the portals. W. S. Fisher lately showed a Masonic altar piece three feet high with emblems. The whole made up of immortelles and seemingly giving great satisfaction. Other florists are also making fine fall displays. Schmid & Sons and also John Saul are doing a good trade in bulbs. Studer I learn is shortly to open a store- room and office in the city. Z. November 8. A California subscriber writes: "Tell the Chica
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