. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Uraiidcli, of the Brandell Flower Shop, Glens Falls, N. Y., who was found seek- ing suitable stock from nearby sources of supply. W. M. HAMMOND ON FLAG DAY. ¥ln^ day was cele))rated by Benjamin iraiiiniond, ,lune 14, by liis sending to c.'ieh boy and girl in the schools of Bea- con a card bearing the Htars and Stripes in colors, a message from Mr. Hammond on "Flag Day—What Is It For?" and a poem for the occasion by Joseph B. Gilder. In his Flag day message, Mr. Ham- mond said, regarding what the day is for: "Not simply to show a flag
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Uraiidcli, of the Brandell Flower Shop, Glens Falls, N. Y., who was found seek- ing suitable stock from nearby sources of supply. W. M. HAMMOND ON FLAG DAY. ¥ln^ day was cele))rated by Benjamin iraiiiniond, ,lune 14, by liis sending to c.'ieh boy and girl in the schools of Bea- con a card bearing the Htars and Stripes in colors, a message from Mr. Hammond on "Flag Day—What Is It For?" and a poem for the occasion by Joseph B. Gilder. In his Flag day message, Mr. Ham- mond said, regarding what the day is for: "Not simply to show a flag made of red, white and blue colors, but to impress upon the minds of both young and old the aspiration of Americanism -—the best accomplishment jiossiblc for human beings to attain. Respect every- day labor, frs. Martin .7. to know of the progress are making in i>eony culture on their peony Delds at Libertyville, 111. It is n pleasure to visit their suburban homo, so aptly named Villa. Not only is the "villa" a delight to those who visit there, but the grounds are ehiirming, radiating with colors and fragnincc from numberless varieties of summer flowers. Interest centers just now in their peony fields, which are producing wonderful flowers*. In the deei) pink varieties are seen the Souvenir de I'Exposition rniverselle and others which they are testing out. In tlie liglit colors are Madame Crousse. Victoria and fcstiva maxima. One type brings a smile of recollection, the old-fashioned "granny ; and near to it grows the Liberty Villa S|iccial. a very modern type (having its niigin here) witli lavendar petals and cri'am. ro-^e and red vein centers. Now. that is joy, to create a new typo of flower! Other new varieties are under culture—f)ne ,1 lovely flesh pink as fall and round as a chrysanihemum, as yet unnamed; it doulitless will be among the new varii'ties offered this coming year. There is one lovely red penny o\it th
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