Title: The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade
Identifier: americanfloristw02amer (find matches)
Year: 1885 (1880s)
Authors: American Florists Company
Subjects: Floriculture; Florists
Publisher: Chicago : American Florist Company
Contributing Library: UMass Amherst Libraries
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22 The American Florist. Aug. 15. 6. The uses of the thermometer and the hygrometer in plant houses ? Answer- ed by Chas. P. Anderson, Fhishing, N. Y. 7. What is the best way to use natural gas in flues and under steam and hot water boilers? Answered by J. B.Fergu- son, Pittsburg, Pa. 8. Insuring Greenhouses : What com- panies assume risks of this kind on stock and houses? Answered by J. N. May, Summit, N. J. N. B.—The "question box," as hereto- fore, will form an important part of the proceedings. Most florists have questions to ask. Don't be afraid to write them on your business card and drop them in the box. The president will appoint compe- tent members to answer them at the first convenient opportunity. Friday, Aug. 24, less. The New York Florist Club will tender an excursion to the society, and hope that every member will so arrange his plans as to accept of their hospitality. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION. The secretary has been notified, in accordance with Article X. of the Constitution, that the fol- lowing amendments will be proposed : 1. To amend Article IV., by inserting the words "Vice-President and Treasurer,'*" so that the clause shall read thus ; "Its government be- tween the sessions of the society shall be vested in an Executive Committee of nine, to which the President, Junior Ex-President, Secretary, \'icc- PiTsidftit, and Treasurer, as ex-officio members, shall be added " 2. To amend Article V., by substituting " sec- ond Tuesday in September" for " third Wednes- day in August," so that the clause shall read thus : " This society shall hold an annual meet- ing on the second Tuesday in September, etc. If vou can throw any light on any matter under discussion by the conven- tion don't be afraid to speak up. Talk as distinctly as possible and cover the point in the fewest words you can. Cards.—Bring along a good supply of cards with your name and address plainly printed thereon. Pass them around and let us know who 30U are and where you come from. Make as many new ac- quaintances as you can, this is one of the objects of the meetings. The Excursion.—The excursion ten- dered to the society by the New York Florists' Club occurs on Fiiday, August 24. Arrange matters so that you may remain and accept the generous hospi tality of the New York club This will be a gala day. See complete programme on another page. The steamer leaves from Twenty-first street. North River, at 9:30 a. m. New York Hotels. Hotel. Can accom- Am. plan. European Grand Central, modate. per day, plan, pr day 100 $2.50-$3.5o $4.00 673 Broadway Morton House, Broadway & 14th 400 Fifth Avenue, Broadway & 23d, 400 Coleman House, Br'dway &27th, limited Sturtevant House, Br'dway & 28th, 50-75 Gilsey House, Br'dway & 29th, 300-400 Grand Hotel, Br'dway tSc 31st, 50 Hotel Royal, 6th Ave. &4oth, limited. Gidney House, Br'dway &4oth, limited. Rossmore Hotel, Br'dway &4ist, limited. $2.50-13.00 St. Cloud Hotel, Br'dway &42d, limited. $i.oo-Ji.5o $1.00 $l.oo-;i.5o $3.oo-$3.5o I1.00-I3.00 $1.00 $1.00 I1.00 $1.00 $1.00
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Mlap ShoA^ving Portion of Ne'w Yorl-c City, 1. Kitth Avenue Hotel. ;:. Convention Bell. 3. E.YblbUioii Hall. 4. Giloey House. b. Morton.Uouse. 6. Gidney House. 7. Rossmore Hotel. H. Coleman House. fl. HofTman House. 10. Sturtevant House.

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