. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 86 The Florists'Review March 2, ent the President and dignitaries of this country and of foreign powers. The work was done by J. H. Small & Sons and is said to have eclipsed all previous efforts on the part of this concern. J. H. Small is a prominent member of this organization and personally superin- tended the work. Another notable decoration was that of George H. Cooke, president of the Florists' Club, who is noted for his unique designs. The affair was at Rau- scher's, where both ballrooms were oc- cupied. The main decoration was on
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 86 The Florists'Review March 2, ent the President and dignitaries of this country and of foreign powers. The work was done by J. H. Small & Sons and is said to have eclipsed all previous efforts on the part of this concern. J. H. Small is a prominent member of this organization and personally superin- tended the work. Another notable decoration was that of George H. Cooke, president of the Florists' Club, who is noted for his unique designs. The affair was at Rau- scher's, where both ballrooms were oc- cupied. The main decoration was on a table 18x35 feet, done entirely in spring flowers. A large number of French baskets were used. William F. Gude is back of a project which contemplates the enlargement of the present Botanic Gardens, by taking in the large tract of land recently ac- quired by the government. The author- ities have declared that the gardens are at present cramped for room, and there has been a movement on foot to remove them to Rock Creek park, a consider- able distance from the center of the city. This has been opposed by the flo- rists and others interested. Mr. Gude Elans, should tliis scheme succeed, to ave erected in the center of this new space a fitting memorial to the late William R. Smith. It is understood that legislation will be offered in Con- gress within a short time and it is Mr. Gude's desire that florists send letters to their representatives in Con- gress urging the enlargement of the gardens. The annual meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at 1214 F street, northwest, March 7. The feature of the meeting will be the annual election of officers. At the February meeting the following nominations were made: President, Lloyd Jenkins; vice-presi- dent, Adolph Gude; treasurer, William F. Gude; secretary, Clarence L. Linz. Nominations for the executive commit- tee are: George Field, Adolph Gude, George H. Cooke, Theodore Diedrich, David Bisset and William H. Ernest. It is expec
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