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Title: Florists' review (microform)
Identifier: 5205536_18_1 (find matches)
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Subjects: Floriculture
Publisher: Chicago : Florists' Pub. Co
Contributing Library: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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AugL-ST 23, 1906. The Weekly Florists^ Review* 847 which was seconded by P. J. Foley of Chicago. Robert Craig extended the in- vitation of the Florists' Club of Phila- delphia, to which there were several sec- onds. H. C. Irish asked consideration for the invitation to Norfolk, Va, Presi- dent Kasting appointed P. J. Foley, Leo Niessen and H. Papworth as tellers, who received the ballots and announced the result as follows: Philadelphia, 131. Niagara Falls, 101. Nominations of otucers being in order. Col. W. W. Castle, of Boston, a quite recent addition to the society's list of silver-tongued orators, named "W. J. Stewart for president; E. G. Qillett sec- onded. There was no other nomination. For vice-president, E. G. Hill nominat- ed Leo Niessen and Mr^Gwde-^iominated John Westcott, whojrfturn noidinated Samuel SeIlerSvJEfiJ»tfock. For secretary, Wm, Scott nominated H. M. Altick, of Dayton. W. F. Gude nominated P. J. Hauswirth, of Chicago. There were several seconds. For treasurer there was only one nom- ination, H. B. Beatty, of Pittsburg, named by W. W. Coles. On motion of Wm. Scott, a telegram of sympathy was sent P. O'Mara, whose presence was prevented by the death of his brother. It was stated that the essays submit- ted for the Kasting prizes had been lost in the mails, so the floor was given to E. V. Hallock for the report of the com- mittee on school gardening, which proved highly interesting. Wm. Scott, F. E. Palmer, W. F. Gude, Benj. Hammond and others narrated local conditions and work in their home towns, and E. G. Hill spoke urgently of the possibilities of utilizing the gardening spirit, now awakened throughout the land, to the ad- vancement of our trade interests. The committee—Hallock, Wallace and Ham- mond—was continued and Mr. Palmer and Prof. Cowell added to it. The constitution and by-laws "were amended to define a course of procedure in case, as occurred at Washington last year, no candidate had the required majority of all votes cast on the first ballot. The adjournment for lunch was not until 2 p. m., so active had been the dis- cussion. It was just in time to escape interruption by the daily rain. During this session President Kasting proved himself to be one of the best pre- siding officers the society has ever had. There were many interruptions and sev- eral times recourse was had to parlia- mentary law, but throughout the presi- dent was in full control and his clear-cut decisions did much to expedite business. The sentiment was that the president was distinctly all right. Wednesday Evening Session. The presentation of the excellent pa- per by F. E. Palmer on The Ideal Gar- tlener, was followed by the discussion of the president's address, with Robert Craig in the chair. Two hours were de- voted to the recommendation as to a committee on tariff. Hallock, Hammond, Hill, Castle, Lenker, Scott, Elliott, Vin- cent and many others denounced the pres- ent duties affecting our trade, especially the one on glass. The matter was re- ferred to the committee on mutual in- terests with the seedsmen and nursery- men with instructions to seek to secure a reduction on window glass. The executive committee was instruct- ed to put in operation the recommenda- tion with regard to the conduct of the secretary's office. It was recommended to the executive committee that $200 be placed at the disposal of the secretary for traveling expenses in proselyting for new members, with instructions to re- port next year as to the results. The President's Reception. ■ The reception, which was to have been held at Far Hills, the private estate of John H. Patterson, was, on account of the rain, held in Welfare hall, at the factory of the National Cash Register Co. The great hall was filled with ta- bles, at which all were comfortably seat- ed at 6 p. m., and an excellent lunch was served to about a thousand members and their friends, while a fine selection of popular music was rendered by a band composed of employees of the company. A cable message was sent to Afr. Pat- terson, who is in Europe, thanking him for his great entertainment. After all had been fed President and Mrs. Kasting, Secretary Stewart, Treas- urer and Mrs. Beatty, Vice-President and Mrs. Altick and Mr. and Mrs. Hauswirth occupied the stage and received those present, giving each a cordial handshake. The hall was then darkened and the compary Avas treated to a magnificent lot of stereopticou views,- illustrating the landscape gardening of the world, as well as the wonderful work that has been done in beautifying the humble homes of iiundreds of employees of the N. C. R. Co. This included some remarkable dis- solving views in which faces gradually appeared in flowers and one kind of flower would fade into another. All these views showed flowers and foliage in their natural colors. The program con- eluded with an amusing lot of moving pictures. It was a most enjoyable even- ing and worth a long journey to partici- pate in. • ;• ' • .; - ' The Judges' Report. The judges made a partial repoit Wednesday evening. Certificates of merit were awarded as follows: To King Construction C9., for venti- lator attachment and for trussed con- struction; Lord & Burnham Co., for dust-proof ventilator gear; Herendeeu Mfg. Co., for improved Furman boiler; J. H. Broxey, for carnation support; Edward Amerpohl, for Nephrolepis Amerpohlii, described as most distinct and best novelty in existence; Vaughan's Se^d Store, for Gladiolus Francis King; Kroeschell Bros. Co., for shaking grate; Arthur Cowee, for ma^y new gladioli; W. F. Kasting, for cement bench; Henry A. Dreer, for Bougainvillea W. K. Har- ris; Robert Craig Co., for Ficus pandu- rata; Morehead Mfg. Co., for steam trap. The committee highly commended the following: G. C. Meyers, for hose mender; Reed & Keller, for cycas holder, special wire designs and hew baskets; Dayton Paper Novelty kCo.,* for violet boxes; Lord & Buruham Co.^ for trussed construction; H. Thaden, for equalizing roof support; Schloss feiosi!?' for violet tiers and rib- bon jiovelties. Honorable mention was given as fol- lows : James Vick 's Sons, for asters of Day- break shade; Lord & Burnham Co., for improved boiler; Heim Carnation Sup- port Co., for carnation support; Lewis Ullrich, for Geranium Tiffin; Storrs &
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H. H. Ritter. (Chairman of tie Finance Committee, Dayton Vlorlsta' Club.)

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