The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-15


For complete Information as 10 rates, s
g. GROOVER, Ticket Agent, Plant Sy
JAMES FREEMAN, c. P. and T. A., !
RANDALL CLIFTON, District Pass
shining in dependable fervor all the year
except from mid-November to Jan. 70, the
florist attributes much of his success. The
greenhouse built by an architect whose
entire energies are devoted to greenhouse
needs is contrived so as to conserve every
bit possible of the suns warmth and pres
ence, an atmosphere that is as near like
a summer outdoor garden as art can con-
triVe. In those parts of Europe that have
the sun unobserved there are no business
florist working on the plan of the Amer
lean.
Lavish Americans.
The products from the big green houses
find ready, even lavish purchasers in the
American public. There is a large per-
oentage of comfortably well off people
and there are thirty millionaires now to
every one there was twenty years ago,
the majority Of them delishdng to do
things on a liberal scale. The matter of
farewell bouquets and panniers of flow
ers alone brings large returns to the for
lists, Every song queen or stage favorite
who crosses and recrOsses the ocean, car
ries a wealth of flowers as instances of
good will. And the trade kings and pros
porous brokers and business men seldom
omit sending flowers to women friends
about to take voyage, regarding the for
mula as quite established and quite apart
from any romantic association with the
recipient.
on the theory that there can never be
too much of a good thing the florist is often
commissioned to duplicate the bouquet,
although in different flowers, each morn
ing thar the lady is at sea a perpetual
reminder of good bye wishes that will
endure until her destination is reached.
The purser and steward of the ship shares
in the largest from this custom, for the
florist depends on them to keep his wares
fresh and comedy in the boats ice boxes.
The Work of Specialists.
In the flower industry at large, special
lists in all departments of flower growing
vie with each other in producing novel
specimens of their favorite. In CONNER
cial circles also specialize ton obtains
The sweet pea as represented in the
unique and charming varieties grown In
California, is an instance, that state hav-
ing robbed England of her prestige in
sweet pea culture. A Western woman has
lately brought the ordinary petunia to the
highest pitch of size and coloring. One
man becomes an authority on the dahla
and learns all there is to know and tries
brilliant flower. Another cultivates alto
gether carnations, another roses, another
pansies number of societies and clubs
for the development of the several flowers
they favor have been lately founded on
an enduring basis and the prizes put up
for the best specimens at the annual eX-
hibits are donated by a varied member
ship. Some prizes are offered by wealthy
women who are not flower growers but
are anxious TO stimulate interest. Rich
business men volunteer prize money and
prosperous florists at ease as to their own
circumstances and having a genuine love
for their profession.
Probably the most conspicuous instance
of work done for its own sake in this
practical age exists in the columns of
those Journals published for the amateur
gardeners. on one page a Massachusetts
millionaire will set forth in original draw
ing and description the parts and proper
ties of the peculiar orchid development
in his green house. Another issue will
contain contribution on ferns from
wealthy maiden lady, illustrated by Pho
tographs from her own fernery. Again
an enthusiast writes of the japanese
plants he has osSered and tended in per-
son and another leisurely gardener gives
timely hints on vine culture garnered
from his own experience. 1t is Unborn in
man to love to dig in the soil and so
great has been the increase in private
gardening that a prominent florist now
Ynaintoins a regular intelligence office for
surviving estate owners with competent
gardeners and fostering the gardeners
trade in this country. From seven TO
eight applicants a day are registered
throughout the land the interest in flow
ers IS spreading. The seedsmen attribute
growth in their business to the number
of foreign trades folk and laborers who
have done well in America and demand
flower seeds to plant the first thing after
settling into homes of their own. The cut
flower growers and commission men say
that the Greek peddler has done much 10
create love for flowers among the
masses. Pittsburg, Boston, Chicago New
york all have these Greek and ltalian
neddlers selling flowers at nominal rates
along the thoroughfares and bringing d.
rectly to the people n sense OF pleasure
and beauty that previously they mad no
thought or Manufacturers with spare
land about their factories are growing
aowers and offering prizes to their tenants
Tor the best products from their door
Yards The state horticultural societies
and public gardens help spread the infec-
ZION and one city at least, has praeucal
farm established by broad-minded city
fathers for training boys TO be compe-
tent gardeners. .,....t.
There Is good reason 10 predict that the
Tinted states will soon rival all other ma
lions in the extent and value Of her flower
Industry. IL being only thirty years since
The trade took on any proportions az al.
,,revlous TO that time being represented
hy few florists IA New YORK ana 1908,
ton growing n very limited supply OF
roses and camelas Tor an uncertain pat
ronagc. O4'F' - N'NN''