The Indianapolis journal., 1893-07-04
THEY MET UNDER THE TREES
State Association of Florists Holds Its
Annual Meeting at Fairyiew.
Presidents Address-Discussing the Next
Flower Show-Combining with the
Horticulturists.

The annual meeting of the Indiana Flor
lists occurred at Fsirview Park. yesterday
afternoon, under one of J. G. Trumpers spa
cious tents. Those present were Fred Dor
ner. president; {; W ID. g. Berterman. secretary
John Hsrtje. j. s. Stuart and wife. Ander-
son; L. q. Hill. Richmond; NJ A. Hunt "
Son, Terre Haute; ). Z. Phelps and wife,
EobIesville; X. Miethke and wife. Mapleton;
Silas Rothermel and wife. West Indianap-
ellis; Robert Mckee and family, Henry Rie-
man, T. b. Alley. Z. NJ. Gillett CincInnati;
L. G. Teas, IrvIngton: William Hack and
family. Ben Davis; VIM. Langstaf, John
Bertermann. John HiedenrIch.J j. Il. Nye, In
dianspolis, and J. G. Trumper.
Presidents Dorner read his annual ad-
dress. which follows
At our annual meeting, last November, which
was for lack of time. and the grand attractions
OF the exhibition. very poorly attended, We found
&c best TO adjourn that meeting TO more con-
venient time to transact our routine business
and discuss matters pertaining TO the welfare of
our society. We decided to hold this adjourned
meeting July and 4. There are several mat
ters which should have your close attention and
GeliberatiOn. First is the time OF holding our
annual meetings IL proved TO be an unwise
step TO change them from February to November,
at the time OF our annual exhibition. The Feb
ruary meetings were poorly attended, which
caused us to make the change, out 9th
tory' The so sbanse to Sovember " bronshs ,t'' ma
from bad TO worse. The attractions OF the show.
the work and excitement will leave US no time
for holding q meeting TO transact business
which requires cool and careful deliberation.
The time OF our exhibition is the time for active
work, and we must have another time TO discuss
the results OF our work and TO exchange our
ideas and observations / hope the society will
be guided In this matter by the Experience OF the
past and act wisely and prudently.
4 m VI frQ ms hQl In thar VIZ Ia
cided To hold another exhibition In November,
and at the same time there were propositions
the coming exhibition a joint one with the Hor-
ticultural Society, and TO have a fruit show COM
b1ned with our Hover show. Our rela-
tfons with the Horticultural Society should have
careful deliberation and .better understanding.
1t can only be to the benefit of both societies to
combine their issues. Our annual exhibitions
have been progressive, and. In comparison with
exhibitions hold at other places, very satisfac-
tory. Our shows are conceded to be among
the best I'm tile country
But In the face of all of this there is dissatis-
faction manifest among our members. Those
shows are in the interest Of US all. They culti
vate the taste OF the people in the interest OF
our business. They have the same good influence
on the masses every exhibition OF art and
defy any florist, even In the remotest corner of
the land, to say that he has got felt the good eff
fects OF the flower shows held over the country
Let me entreat you TO put all jealousy aside. and
make joint effort 10 bring our next show in line
with Ine progressive former ones.
Their report of Secretary w. G. Bertermann
showed a standing mem bership of fifty-six,
with four honorary members. The re-
ceceipts for the last year. including the
exhibition. we're s., ,55S9l. with s.. 496.36 ex.
penses. leaving q balance OF S62. .55 in the
treasury. Last year trouble had been had
with the railroad companies. which would
be avoided at the next November exhibit
tion By written contracts. All obligations
had been paid except the secretary salary
A vote of thanks Was rendered the booth
ladies W no worked so hard last season. II
was agreed that reduced prices of admls
sion would he offered factory girls at the
next November exhibition, as well as tC
the school children. The list of specis
prizes volunteered for the next November
Chrysanthemum show already aggregated
$3.50, which Is better than lt has ever beer
before so early IN the season Mr.. E. O.
Gill EFT read short paper on flowers. Tn,
officers of the society were all reelected
At o'clock large crowd of florists wen
put to the park and supped at the tent. tn,
Indianapolis florists doing the hospitabl,
with sumDtuous success. The Afternoon
was q pleasant one. The date of holdins
the next show will be the same as wa
that or the last.