. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 20 The Florists^ Review OCTOBEB 2, ltl8. there was an attendance of 100, in- cluding many ladies. The nurseries, which cover nearly 100 acres, are filled with beautifully grown trees, shrubs, climbers, roses and herbaceous peren- nials. Among them are many new and rare varieties, including Wilson novel- ties. The display of hardy asters and phlc^es was particularly fine, whUe the test ground for annuals contained much of interest. One of the large greenhouses, 56 x 200, is planted with Comet tomatoes, one or two branches on each plant being already
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 20 The Florists^ Review OCTOBEB 2, ltl8. there was an attendance of 100, in- cluding many ladies. The nurseries, which cover nearly 100 acres, are filled with beautifully grown trees, shrubs, climbers, roses and herbaceous peren- nials. Among them are many new and rare varieties, including Wilson novel- ties. The display of hardy asters and phlc^es was particularly fine, whUe the test ground for annuals contained much of interest. One of the large greenhouses, 56 x 200, is planted with Comet tomatoes, one or two branches on each plant being already set. An- other house, of simUar size, contained fine batches of geraniums, fuchsias, ardisias, gardenias, etc.) for store trade. Fine cyclamens filled one house and son^e frames. The big stock of Lor- raine and Cincinnati begonias was al- ready nearly sold out. All the green- houses, sheds, etc., are of concrete construction, and are built in the most up-to-date manner. A fine new propa- gating house is just nearing completion. There are extensive storage sheds for tre<fs, shrubs, fertilizers, etc., all Ip- cated so as to be convenient to railroad sidings. A bountiful collation was served in the immense packing shed, following which President Kennedy called on several of those present for short ad- dresses. Among those responding were E. H. Wilson, Thomas Roland, William Sim, W. J. Stewart, W. N. Craig and H. H. Bartsch, all of whom eulogized the Messrs. Farquhar for the great work they have been doing in building up such an establishment and in accom- plishing so much for the advancement of horticulture. Mr. Farquhar, in re- sponding, received an enthusiastic greeting. Various Notes. Jacob Hirsch, assistant salesman to .J. M. Cohen, of the Boston Cooperative Flower Market, was married September 24 to Miss Hattie Cohen. The cere- mony was attended by many members of the trade and the young couple re- ceived many gifts from their numerous friends. Preliminary schedules for t
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