New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-12
PREPARATIONS FOR EASTER.
THE SEASON OF FLOWERS.
PLENTY OF BLOSSOMS OF An INFINITE VARIETY
CHURCH DECORATIONS.

PLENTY OF BLOSSOMS OF Az INFINITE VARIETY
CHURCH DECORATIONS.
! Easter is symbolzed by the flower. The full
blossom typies the victory OF the resurrection And
that the why this is fragrant with the
breath OF and snowbound under its weight OF lilies
Nature has assisted the florists this month in retardmg
the growth OF the best flowers. But the last few
! days have changed the cOnservstones from
| greenhouses into houses OF all colOrs and
although there Ia embarrassment OF floral riches IN
the market there lack OF flowers for rich and poor
Few realize extent Of the traffic in flowers in and
around NewYOrk The actual capital invested In green
houses and land for the cultivation Of plants and flowers
is not far from five millions Of dollars. The florists ana
small growers las shown by a cataogue) number I'VE
hundred including the retail dealers in this city. OF
whom there 152, with business varying from SloOo
100000 year. and the cultivation and sale OF flow
! ers are increasing all the time.
A TRIBUNE reporter in quest OF Information on this
subject found Mr. Kunder in his Broadway store yeste
day, and between the demands Of customers
for fowers-"the finest that you have for
Easter present managed TO sandwich in few ques-
the prevailing styles for Easter decoration and
/ the increase in trade NJ this Of the year.
1.-THE OF decorating church FOR Easter" said
Mr. Kinder has changed considerably OF late years
There fewer varieties Of flowers used and greater
abundance Here the decorations for Grace Church.
which have planned. A OF Asaan ilies, seven
at the apex Of the cross and trailing down to base
composed OF three stepsthe lowest of psnsies the next
OF geraniums and forge and the highest OF red
lilies on either side OF the altar will stand
gilt filed with J8cquemnot roses with long
stems and abundant foliage The large pillars in the
chancel will be surrounded by lilac plants in bloom ana
palm trees. The pulpit viii be decorated with orchids
and pink roses. The idea combine simplicity with
profusion getting The f effect Of large Of color
The altar IN Grace Chapel in Foureenth-st will he sur
rounded with lilies and growing plants Trinity Chapl
will be supplied with q variety OF cut flowers. This
bank OF Asatan viii be laid AT the foot Of the altar
The font in Calvary Church will be filed with these
Mabel Morrison and Jaclucminot rising out Of
bed OF maiden hair fern. The floral decorations for a
church Easter seldom $500 In the most fash
ionabe churches. OF course the majority appropriate
mnch e~e than that"
d" What are the -ea-ouablc fOwcrS and those most
sought for at this timer
Lilies largely predominant IN making a present Of
growing plants Roses the la France Marechal Mel OF
Baroness de ROthschd, In punches and tied loosely with
a ribbon OF the color make handsome and accept
gift Next 10 the roses n-nonette, yellow dahod Is,
white nlrc-sus, the nE-h wall flower and The hardy
double primrose most in demand
basket In shape and appearance like an Easter egg al
tracted the reporters sation II contained Baroness
de Rotnschild Ir- of the valley. and the card
was addressed to Mrs. McElroy, the White House
Do You send many flowers away from the city at this
season.! ne asked
Z" NV express. YES a. far even Cleveland. Chicago
and Richmond. TIE order comes by telegraph, and the
flowers arrive generally IN perfect condition Here Is
another variety OF the 1asket suggested hy the season
II Is like birds nest: the bottom and sides are lined
with white yOlcs. and under this spray OF Fdrleyeuss
fern there ostrich egg These three roses on the
handle have meaning known only 10 the gyer and
rccpient Of the present The basket next 10 IL lined
with dark viocts and this one tied with pink ribbon
contains q small gold egg with diamond set IN H. the
iewelry rcpOsing a nest OF bue forget me nots
have an order 10 III this gldcd which you see Il
quite two high. with Jacquemnot roses and mignon
cite The demand fine flowers is certainly Iucreas
ng Ny experience IS doubtless duplicated by Others,
and do business now iu q month than did In a
wear even a. late $50 The decoration or hOures and
halls Tor receptions aud entertainments i business m
itself the Bachelors Ball next week the floral dis
play will equal anything that has lately been seen III
Ncw-N0rk. The rooms I'm Thirty -untA--t. admit oI
great variety the designs. The committee have sent
mr these japanese fans and umbrellas. They will be
filed with oi the color and disposed about the
walls and hung from the cel.lng-. The best flowers
come from N-w-Jer~cy. I imported two thousand rose
bushes Two a-o from Germany Those plants are
now beginning t0 repay NE for my c1ertous IN getting
them " this country.