St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-03-09
FLORIST FUNCTIONS.
Nursers of Fair Flowers Meet
to Interchange Their
Views.
Union Arranged With the
Horticultural Society
Of the State.
An Index of the Wealth Of the
Union Invested in Their
Business.
Interesting Papers on the
Varieties and Treatment
Of Many Plants.

The semi-annual meeting Of the So
ciety of Minnesota Florists was held
yesterday afternoon and evening in the
Endicott Arcade. The choicest prod
ucts of Horticulture graced the presi-
dents desk and delighted the senses of
those who were in attendance. They
evidenced the fact that MinueSota's
motto is Excelsior" in matters pertain
ing to these adornments that nature and
art produce here in such lavish beauty.
Members of the society from the
Twin Cities Joined hands, and
gave abundant information for their
general welfare. They also heard
very interesting addresses from
a. w. Latham, secretary of the state
horticultural society. and Profs. Green
and Lugger, of the state experimental
farm. Prof. Lugger's remarks, al
though lengthy, were of extra interest
TO the floris S, who passed a vote of
thanks in his favor. President E. Nagel
occupied the chair; r. Weisling, secre-
tary.
With the reports of the secretary and
treasurer disposed of, the question of
having the organization become an
auxiliary of the state horticultural SOci-
ETY. was considered. The discussion
showed that it was not intended to make
one subsidiary to the other, but rather
to ally their interests and work with
each other, particularly in matters re-
]ating 10 exhibits and premium lists at
the state fairs. On motion of Gust
MalmQeist three delegates are to be
selected at the annual or summer meet
ing to attend the meeting of the horti-
cultural society, which, it seems likely,
from the opinions expressed, every
member of the florists society will join.
Essays and Figures.
Most of the afternoon session was
taken up with an entertaining pro-
gramme of essays in the following order:
1.-The Most Suitable Roses for Market
Ing" Jacob Hartmann presented the
names of tWenty-eight varieties, as
follows:
Blooming - Perle de Jardin.
Due de Brabant, Andre Schwartz, Cor
nelia Cook, Souvenir de Malmaison,
Queen of Bedders, Sunset, Marie Gulllot,
Nine. de Wateryille, Hermosa, Meteor,
Agrippina, Souvenir de Ami, Charles
Rovoili Jr., Etoile de Lyon, La France,
CIothilde rupert. Queen of Scarlets.
Hardy Spring Roses-Anne de
Diesbach, Paul Meron, Capt. Christie,
General Jacqueminot, Earl of Dufferin,
Coquette de Blanche, Prince de Rohan,
Mrs. John Laing.
rs Our Business a Remuneratiye
One?'
Vice President Swanson presented
the census figures showing invested
capital i'll the florist business in the
United States of SIS, $50, 722 .43, and an
annual production of S26, 211, sos. ~:
wages paid annually to men. $7.954. S27;
wages paid annually to women, $52S, $50;
advertising paid annually, 81, l61, 16S.3S;
freight expenses, S1,0SS, 612.41. The
above is outside of the cost OF 1855
horses worth S463, 800. Total expenses,
S12, 357. 0S6.72: interest and profit, Sl3,-
S54, 7I7.05.,
Mr.. Swanson said concerning the
census: eve know the above does not
represent the true amount of expenses.
There is no such profit in the business.
Periods of bad luck and other losses are
not accounted for, "and he held that the
business of a florist with 10000 feet Of
glass would show about as follows:
Investment, 10000 feet of glass;. $1,000
Ground. .......... .................. 1900
Total $4,000
Running expenses would be s., 900 to
$1,000 per annum, not including pots,
seeds, ETC., and that the place should
bring in 81 per year for each square foot
of glass in order to make a commensu-
rate profit. He said: 1.-The average of
receipts now is nearer to and little, if
any, above 80 cents for each square foot
of glass per annum, in the face of the
census, which claims return of "a cents
per foot per annum. We can't make
money by the sale OF bedding plants I'M
der present conditions"
John Vasatka explained why prices
should be better in the Northwest than
In Eastern cities.
Prof. Green spoke strongly i'll favor of
the Rosa Rugosa as hardy rose bush
that does eXcellently in this section.
President Nagel also recommended the
Hermosa, Agrippina and other tea roses.
Technical Discussions.
"The Red Spider-How to Kill and
Prevent His Appearance" F. G.
Gould. of Excelsior. said: II can hardly
understand why this subject was as
signed to ME, but can say. after conSid-
cradle experimenting, | know of
nothing against the little imp so effect
i've as rinsing or showering with plenty
of water. The red ant, like the tramp,
hates water. But the ant likes warm
place, and on that account | think the
underneath pipes in question tend to
encourage him." Prof. Green and Wal
ter Kerredge thought some overhead
piping is good. but some piping is also
needed underneath to warm the roots
Prof. Green added: "Vaporized sui