. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1919. The American Florist. 643 always at hand for reference, but if on loose sheets, these may be filed away so securely that they are not to be found ?when wanted. On account of the many soldiers re- turning from abroad, there .are lilvely to be numerous weddings, for which occasions there should be a good stoclc of the necessary requisites. Good sized pot covers, with tin, zinc or galvanized iron linings, are most use- ful—12 to 15 or even IG-inch covers, with a 10 to 12-inch pot Icentia or areca set in. and th
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 1919. The American Florist. 643 always at hand for reference, but if on loose sheets, these may be filed away so securely that they are not to be found ?when wanted. On account of the many soldiers re- turning from abroad, there .are lilvely to be numerous weddings, for which occasions there should be a good stoclc of the necessary requisites. Good sized pot covers, with tin, zinc or galvanized iron linings, are most use- ful—12 to 15 or even IG-inch covers, with a 10 to 12-inch pot Icentia or areca set in. and the extra room filled witli flowering plants, such as rambler roses, daisies, lilies, genistas, spir:i?as, and vines to hang down, make .an ornament, that when placed on .t. suit- able pedestal, will fit in almost any- where with splendid decorative effect. The flowering plants can all be taken out of the pots .so as to take up the least room, and the balls of earth wrapped in cheese cloth. Given a goo<l watering, they will not dry out in these lined covers, and can be used sever.'xl times where events follow closely. The kneeling stool is another stock article frequently called for, which, with cushions, kept when not in use in covers so as to be always clean, should be always on hand. Folding screens will be found useful, and a good line of pedestals to be kept painted and clean. Tall flower vases are also good stock. For the church, standards of various heights with foot and vase on top fixed or detachable, when filled and placed at intervals along the aisles, are very effective. A line of bridesmaids' baskets, and for the little flower girls, are .good sell- ing points when an order is being taken. This is now the season for special sales, which the cut flower stock be- comes more plentiful, can be used to good advantage to put new life and energy into the business. Roses are now dependable, as almost all varieties can be liad in quanti
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