. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. T is «loiubtful if any con- vention of the Illinois State Florists' Associa- tion was ever attended by a more alert and enthusi- astic body of tradesmen than that called to order by President Johnson at 2 p. m., March 7, in the Turner hall at Moline, 111. It is probable there have been larger state gatherings, but more aggressively progressive— Both the business session and the banquet were conducted with a gusto that added much to the general success of the meeting. It was noted that a considerable part of the attendance was from Chicago, a
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. T is «loiubtful if any con- vention of the Illinois State Florists' Associa- tion was ever attended by a more alert and enthusi- astic body of tradesmen than that called to order by President Johnson at 2 p. m., March 7, in the Turner hall at Moline, 111. It is probable there have been larger state gatherings, but more aggressively progressive— Both the business session and the banquet were conducted with a gusto that added much to the general success of the meeting. It was noted that a considerable part of the attendance was from Chicago, although a special effort is made to secure the active participation of florists from all parts of the state. As many of the florists were late, the session was opened in the exhibition hall. After the address of welcome by Martin R. Carlson, mayor of Moline, I. L. Pills- bury, vice - president of the association, re- plied on behalf of the florists. This was followed by the pres- entation of the offi- cers ' reports, which are printed in this issue of The Review. The books of the sec- retary and treasurer were approved by the auditing committee, consisting of A. C, Kohlbrand, I. L. Pillsbury and John Staack. The suggestion made last year that two meetings a year be held was again brought up. It ap- peared to be the pop- ular will that a No- vember show be held in Bloomington and a spring convention be held in Urbana. The matter was not de- cided, however, but referred to the execu- tive committee for action, A letter from 0. E. Steinkamp, secretary "* OFFICERS ELECTED. President. C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park. First Vice-president. I. L. Pillsbury, Oalesburg. Secretary. J. F. Anunann, £dw»r(^ville. Treasurer. F. L. Washburn, Bloomington. of the Jndikna, State Florists' Associa- tion, was read, inviting the Illinois or- .^aiiization to the next annual conven-. Preddcnt Charles W. Johnaoo. tion of the American Carnation Soci- ety, to be held at Indianapolis next January. S
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