Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-11-05


OF Chrysxnthemums 9ud Other F1ouers TO
lie Made BY Max Hess.
Commencing Sunday afternoon at two
O'Clock and continuing all of next week,
Mr.. Max Hess, the well-known florist,
whose extensive green houses are loca-
ted on the Nationa, Road near Mt. Cal
vary cemetery. will make one of the
most comprehensive displays of chrys-
anthemums and other autumn flowers
and plants ever seen in the vicinity Of
Wheeling
The opening will be inaugurated Sun
day afterAoon at two o'clock, the Opera
House orchestra being in attendance,
and cordial invitation is extended the
entire public of Wheeling, Ohio county,
and the contiguous territory to be pres
'ent. The most elaborate preparations
have been made for the reception and
entertainment of visitors, and all who
call are assured Of seeing the finest dis
pay of flowers ever offered on view in
this vicinity.
Mr.. Hess establishment consists of
four immense glass-covered lighthouses,
connected with a commodious building
devoted to miscellaneous displays, Of
fees, space for promenading, etc. Only
three of the lighthouses will be open for
inspection on this occasion, however,
the f0urth-or rose HOUSEKEEPING
closed because the flowers are not gen.
orally in bloom at this season of the
year. This display commencing Sun
day will be- mainly devoted to chrysan-
themums, of which he has bewildering
display, in all imaginable colors, and
with the great variety CT other flowers,
and the presence of large numbers Of
rare potted plants, the building will
present a most enhancing appearance.
Commencing at two O'Clock, the Opera
House orch 1tra will discourse pro-
gramme especially prepared for the &C.
oasicn, ara hundreds of visitors are
confidently expected The opening will
continue during the entire coming week,
and at the expiration OF that time thou
sands will have been given an opportu-
nifty to see a grand display of flowers,
particularly desirable at this season of
the year Ladies are particularly in
vited to attend, and will find that every
possible preparation has been made for
their reception and comfort.
4 reporter for the Register made a
preliminary tour through the various
buildings, yesterday, and was amazed
and delighted at the extent Of the t1oral
display Chrysanthemums were there
in all the usual and many unusual va
rieties. and in all cOlors, and the spec
tator was at a. loss to Adequately de-
scribe the bewildering variety Of the
flowers, the delicate and varied color
ings, and their general large size and
thrifty condition. These particular
flowers will be the center of the display
to be inaugurated Sunday afternoon,
but there will be many others on view
as well, and the opportunity should not
be lost to see the finest exhibition OF
this nature ever offered the people OF
Wheeling and Ohio county.
Mr.. Hess, personally, is more than
an expert in his profession He has
made lifelong study of flowers OF all
sorts, is an adept in their cultivation.
and a most enthusiastic lover Of every
variety of towering plants. His facil-
tiles for attaining the best results are
far in advance of all others in this vicin-
itv. and he should be consulted and pat
ronized by all who desire the best ex-
amp.es of plants and blooms. Do not
fail to attend this opening Sunday at
ternoon, or during the coming week.