The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-11-08
Kramer Arranges Surprise
For Patrons of FLoUer ShoW
Has Two New Roses to Pla &C on Exhibition and Will
Ask Public to Name These Projections of
Fowerdom.

As president Of the Florists Club.
which is to give its annual show in the
old Masonic Temple soon. +. II. Kramer
is the directing power. But his ambition
runs in another direction, and he has a
surprise for the eyes OF the lovers Of
flowers, which he planned to divulge
only when the flower show opened.
But Mr.. Kramer's delight in the crea-
ton of new flowers is greater than any
desire for secrecy. His booth at the
show will not only exhibit to the public
flowers that, are new, such as do not
exist except In a corner of his green.
house, where for three years he mas
nursed them, but ne Will name two va
rieties during the week
Fame as a foriculturlst came Il MT
Kramer years ago. 1t came most
markedly when he produced the great
Queen Beatrice" rose, which cost him
seven years of time and $4,000 before II
was commercially launched.
Has New Roses.
This time tue new roses are TO be
produced
Everyone knows that the Red Rich
mond'' is supposed TO be one Of the nm
est red roses grown Mr. Kramer has
developed a new Richmond, which for a
few days Will be known as the Pink
Richmond" But its name viii have
changed when the flower show closes,
for the public is TO be asked to give it
a title The rose is a beauty. soft and
delicate In texture, dainty in color, and
strong and hardy in growth. It is
new Kramer rose, and its cultivation
viii add to the scientific reputation OF
the Washington florist
A shell pink rose along the same lines
is also TO make it's bow 70 the public
in Mr.. KrameT's booth at the flower
show. II, toe, VIII go without title
until the public gives It one, suiting it's
dignity as a stranger in the world Of
beautiful things.
His Greatest Triumph.
But the overshadowing triumph TO be
presented. if not altogether new. is al
most so. The "Kramer's Pet" a gIori-
Gus yellow rose with deep color rich as
gold and delicate as a rainbow tint. IS
TO be presented in numbers. Last year
at the exhibition the creator of this
flower showed it in a spectacular man
neT that drew the attention OF all Wis
itoTs. At the very apex OF a mass OF
maidenhair ferns rising I'm a solid bank,
under the bTilliance OF an electric light
lay one great yellow rose. deeper in color
than any ever seen in this country be-
fore. just a single flower, but the result
of two years of work.
Those who buy rare flowers know that
yellow roses do not exist. There are
approaches to the color sometimes and
sometimes a near approach that withers
in a few hours, sparks i'm its foliage,
dropping through weakness.
But ''KrameT's Pet rises with defiant
erectness, carrying heavy foliage.
blooming as yellow roses before never
have. and showing a color that is deep
and delicate on A bloom that will last
fresh and dainty for many days
That is A triumph OF the florists art Of
which Mr.. Kramer Is proud. He han
died one in his shop with the proud ten
derness Of father.
Beautiful, Isn't It?"
Beautiful, isn't it?'' was HIS com
ment. There isn't another one like il |
In the country At the show last year I /
had only one. This time I shall show
a dozen or more. But they are not /
ready for the market yet. Maybe next /
year shall have enough. II takes /
years TO get flowers like these in guam I
titles that are commercial
Those who know of Mr. Kramer's /
triumphs in the past, appreciate the i'm
pOrtanCe Of his creations. His Queen {
Beatrice" rose, bright and fresh. when /
others fan TO pieces, ard of beauty /
that justifies its name, has won scores !
or certificates from flower shows in ali |
parts OF the country.