The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-18

now" said a Weii-khoWn bofist, Nhen !
dropped I'm uron him yesterday.
"Iiut how is the demand for roscs?" ]
asked. when he got interested on the
spot. and showed me through the ostab-
lishment. Several dozen fair ones were
ahead OF me. They were raving with
genuine feminine enthusiasm over the
bower OF roses on every side. There were
the great big blushing American Beauties,
the delight OF the woman's heart, and the
terror OF the young man with a limited
salary. Their ravisning beauty reminds
one OF "A noon-day sun I'm June. these
queens Of the floral kingdom. Hundreds
and hundreds Of them attracted the ad-
mirlng glances Of every one present.
NOW. these are worth 81 a Dozen"
said the florist, pointing tenderly 10 an
immerse bunch OF the great. rich Beau
ties, but these come higher" opening
a refrigerator door, where a couple of
hundred Aldrich Bruniers aroused a spirit
OF covetOusness in the hearts Of every
woman present. "They are A more deli
cate rose' continued the florist. "and re-
atire somewhat more careful nursing.
b4I.a9 the price. I have orders already for
5000. eeaudes, and twenty-five hundred
Bruniers."
How about the violats?" 7 asked.
"Ohl Of course; ! ought to show you
SOME Of them You See the season is
/ getting little late for them. but I've
booked orders for eighteen thousand al
| ready, and half The orders are not In
| yet"
with this. be threw open a heavy door,
/ aud q couple Of hundred of punches or
/ the sweet blossoms dropped their modest
! heads IN fragrant plontitude. The entire
room was permaated with the delicate
odor from the May Handy Vioiets. Which
| appeal 20 the aesthetic side OF everyone s
| nature.
sss tfs sst .
If an the florists 10 the city do as lu-
! cratve a business this week as the one
/ to whom ] have referred. why. there will
| he orders booked for something like thir-
| ~ thousand roses. and "A hundred tnou-
sand violets. not % speak OF the smllaA'
| lilies. palms. ferns. and other decorative
l dainties. Many a young man VIII SUCK
10 the vi0lets which after all are per
| haps the most delicate and popular oi
| any Some. however, VIII pauohlle the
Beauties. Bruuiers In France brides ana
| other roses. while lilies of the valley ana
/ carnations will come I'm for snare OF a"-
! mirati0n
Easter cards, which were once so popu-
! lar. have been almost entirely ABANDONED
1 though dainty booklets are stu appro-
| Pirate for the season, and many pretty
| tributes are paid through THIS means.
| Easter is about the only general hoh-
| dav which has not degenerated 20 thar
/ low order of celebration which prevails
/ durf-u most of the festive seasons.
| Christmas New Year, THANKSGIVING.
| and The Fourth of July are set aside by
! thousands Of people inclined 20 be hilar'
ious as times for acquiring what is known
! as a genuine, gigantic, Sag of Joy.
on Easter Monday, however, If the
weather is good. you will sec pretty near
| Iy everybody who can rig mp a tsn-h"oh
! sally forth FOR day with the unsnspect-
| ing perch: and yet few cases VIII be note
| where the patrons OF BacchuS are unapi'
| IN maintain their physical e4uiiibriums
Gratifying, indeed, that at least one res yes
tive occasion can be observed without th'
| aid OF Gambrinus and his staff The day
viii bc spent I'm Il quiet sort Of way q
bo sure. though NEST individuals VIII
take n dav off. and more than likely tnt
/ hanks of the James viii be lined with res
tive anglers and the fnny tribe had bet
! tor keep sharp look out, for they II
after him."
.
Easter week promises 90 be n lively
I ono I'm social circles. Among the most
| attractive futures Iof the season VIII
probably be the paint and Powder
club" OF Baltimore, which has been
sooleu of in the highest terms. The
name. too, IS suggestive to say the least
So tar as / know there is no Paint and
Powder Clrb." In Richmond. though
| there's no good reasont why such an or
eanizauon should not be formed. Ihinh
of the abundant material i'm this city
To ten the truth. there are three classes
of artists I'm Richmond one OF these
EMPLOYS the aid Of canvass another l'
more inclined 20 be cheeky, WINE
go -,oasosa an the facilities for color
inr mn the city at a. 81, I'm the mosi
delicate of crimson hues. 10 w0uidn
take long TO collect enough material q
effect the organization, as many an apotn
ecarv win testify. JACK OF HEARTS.