. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 111 The Americax Florist. May 2S, Toronto. The bad weather is not all in Chicago; it rained continuously here for two days this week. In consequence the meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association was very sparsely attended on Tuesday evening, only just over the quorum being present. However considerable business was done, and Mr. C. Tidy read an interest- ing paper which he entitled "Whj' flor- ists should ; There was an ex- ceedingly lively discussion on the diffi- culties and advantage
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 111 The Americax Florist. May 2S, Toronto. The bad weather is not all in Chicago; it rained continuously here for two days this week. In consequence the meeting of the Gardeners' and Florists' Association was very sparsely attended on Tuesday evening, only just over the quorum being present. However considerable business was done, and Mr. C. Tidy read an interest- ing paper which he entitled "Whj' flor- ists should ; There was an ex- ceedingly lively discussion on the diffi- culties and advantages of combination, but no dehnite conclusion was arrived at. It seems to me that it is very doubt- ful if florists ever will come to any defi- nite conclusion on this subject. It does no harm—rather good—to discuss it though, as it helps to spread new and progressive ideas of doing business among the craft, and it is to be hoped that Mr. Tidy will not lose heart at what he may possibly think his want of success in impressing his particular ideas on the members of the Association, but will keep pounding away until he sees that good is resulting from it. Mr. Ewing also read a paper on the World's Fair, the horticultural exhibits, espe- cially that of Ontario, and his exper- iences there. Mr. J. H. Dunlop has three new houses 18x240 feet, short slope to the south, nearly completed. After being so long accustomed to the old style tliey have a peculiar appearance, but I think there is no doubt but that it is the "correct ; I had made a note to mention last week that Mr. Ewing desired particu- larl}' to thank the officers of the Chicago Florists' Club for their courtesy in ask- ing both him and Mr. Houston to attend their meetings and dinner during their stay in Chicago, but it was unfortunately overlooked until now. As spring advances the plant trade is getting a hustle on and by the time this appears in print business will be pretty lively. E. Siebrecht&Wadle
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