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This is how the Easter lily became the holiday's flower - NOLA.com

U. S. import market until the start of World War II. Current U. S. production of Easter lily bulbs for the florist market began with a World War I soldier, Louis Houghton, who brought bulbs to the south coast of Oregon in 1919. Houghton freely distributed bulbs to his horticultural friends and neighbors.When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, the Japanese source of bulbs was abruptly cut off. As a result, the value of lily bulbs sky-rocketed and many who were growing the lilies as a hobby decided to go into business. By 1945, there were about 1,200 growers producing bulbs up and down the Pacific coast, from Vancouver, Canada to Long Beach, California. And, believe it or not, right here in southeast Louisiana.The following information is quoted from Louisiana – A Guide to the State compiled by Workers of the Writer’s Program of the Work Projects Administration in the State of Louisiana, first printed in 1941.“Between Junior and Venice, interspersed by orange groves, are small farms devoted to a new and interesting industry – the cultivation of the Creole lily."The Creole lily (Lilium longiflorum) is generally called the Easter lily; its local name merely exemplifies the tendency of this section to apply the term ‘Creole’ to both people and things. The flower of this special stock, which is well suited to home gardens, is said to be more vigorous, prolific and resistant to disease than other varieties. Each stalk bears from 3 to 18 white blossoms, which reputedly last 4 or 5 days longer than those of the Japanese stock. More emphasis is place on the production of the bulbs for shipping than the sale of the flowers. "In the spring the blooms are nipped, allowing the bulb to retain the full nourishment of the plant juices. In m... https://www.nola.com/homegarden/2019/04/this-is-how-the-easter-lily-became-the-holidays-flower.html

Funeral arrangements set for long-time Jersey City Councilman Gaughan - NJ.com

Saturday morning, Oct. 22.Gaughan, 78, died on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at his home after a long battle with illness. Visitation for the funeral director and co-owner of Houghton Funeral Home will be Friday, Oct. 21 from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph's Church at 511 Pavonia Avenue in Jersey City. The funeral Mass will be Saturday at 10:45 a.m. at the church and he will be interred at Hillside Cemetery, Lyndhurst.Gaughan was a member of the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.The family is asking that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hudson Hospice (www.hudsonhospice.org), St. Joseph's Church (http://www.stjosephjc.com), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org) or the National Alliance for Mental Illness (www.nami.org). http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2016/10/funeral_arrangements_set_for_long-time_jersey_city.html

Forget Me Not Flowers downsizes to single location in Somerville - Fauquier Times

From the beginning, people have seen our sign and stopped on their way home to pick up flowers. That first Valentine’s Day, I was really busy.”Menefee has closed her full-service florist shop in downtown Remington to centralize the business in its original location in Somerville.Menefee said the transition means she can devote more of her time and talents to her customers, in one location, with improved service and delivery.  Menefee started working at Generations Florist in Bealeton in 2005 while she was still in high school. In 2009, she graduated from Ferrum College with a bachelor’s degree in general agriculture. Throughout college, she continued to work for Generations and a flower shop in Warrenton, learning about the flower industry. By 2011, she knew she wanted to be her own boss and own a small business. She opened Forget Me Not Flowers, in Grove’s Store in Somerville.In 2012, Menefee also took over Archer’s House of Flowers in Remington, making floral deliveries in southern Fauquier -- Remington, Catlett, Sumerduck, Midland, Bealeton and Jeffersonton. Now she’s devoting all her time to the flower shop in the historic building that houses Grove's Store, which her family has owned and operated since 1908. This building, besides containing a florist shop, also contains the original 1914 Somerville Post Office and a small convenience business; it is adorned with small antiques and collectibles on the building's original high wooden shelving. The florist business still serves the entire southern Fauquier area, as well as customers in Warrenton and Culpeper. Menefee said her flowers are reasonably priced and professionally arranged for weddings, get-wells, sympathies, anniversaries, birthdays and special occasions such as Valentine's and Mother's Day. Forget Me Not Flowers' reputation has grown mostly through word of mouth – neighbors telling neighbors, Menefee said. Forget Me Not Flowers’ can be reached at 540-439-4629 or 540-788-3535; the website is at forgetmenotva.net; email Menefee at forgetmenotva@gmail.com.  ... https://www.fauquier.com/news/forget-me-not-flowers-downsizes-to-single-location-in-somerville/article_f7a6ef3e-46ab-11ea-98d0-33ff18f18cd4.html

Florist Wildflower Truck to open in Worcester Public Market as it parks its 1968 Volkswagen to avoid winter w - MassLive.com

Volkswagen named Lady.Beginning on Feb. 6, they’ll be available out of the Worcester Public Market.Wildflower Truck announced Tuesday that the florist will be one of the vendors providing goods in the Worcester Public Market, once it opens.The move to a brick and mortar location offers a place where people can purchase flowers during the winter months when Lady is indoors, the florist said in Facebook post.In addition to flowers, Wildflower Truck will sell vases, succulents, candles, bags, creams, lotions and more. The space will also offer bouquet arranging classes.Wildflower Truck is the latest vendor to announce its home within the Worcester Public Market.Froze Zone, offering fresh daily made gelato, announced its inclusion in the market on Monday.Developer Allen Fletcher said last week, About 25 vendors have already signed leases with some smaller spaces remaining available.The Worcester Public Market is scheduled to open on Feb. 6. https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2020/01/florist-wildflower-truck-to-open-in-worcester-public-market-as-it-parks-its-1968-volkswagen-to-avoid-winter-weather.html

Dallas Museum of Art League Scores a Famed Royal Florist for Signature Fundraiser - PaperCity Magazine

Photo by Eva Nemeth)We then asked him what his dream floral arrangements would be if an event were being thrown in his honor. (Seriously, can you imagine the pressure of that florist?)“They’d be seasonal and locally grown,” Connolly said “Yes! Dallas does have local growers and they are wonderful!”And if we’re going all out? Because what is Dallas if not a city that always does just that?“I would have some growing things, too, which I would give to my guests as a lasting memento of my party.”And there you have it. Seems like the planning committee should take this hint and run with it.Table sponsorships start at $5,000 and individual ticket are $500 (click here for more details on purchasing). The day includes an opening reception, raffle, floral presentation, lunch, book singing, and a first look at the fourth annual Art in Bloom Floral Exhibition. Each patron ticket also grants guests access to a posh patron party on February 29, which Connolly will attend as an honorary guest. https://www.papercitymag.com/society/dallas-museum-of-art-in-bloom-shane-connolly-royal-florist/

Funeral Is Monday For Ooltewah Man Who Was Killed In His Front Yard - The Chattanoogan

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Arrangements are by the East Brainerd Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421. ... https://www.chattanoogan.com/2020/1/10/402247/Funeral-Is-Monday-For-Ooltewah-Man-Who.aspx

Barronelle Stutzman, Christian florist, again appeals to Supreme Court over same-sex wedding refusal - Washington Times

A Christian florist who refused to participate in a same-sex wedding has again requested that the Supreme Court take her case, filing a new petition Wednesday. Washington state’s Supreme Court ruled against Barronelle Stutzman in June after the high court previously remanded her case for further review following its decision in a 2018 case, ruling for a Christian baker that had also refused to create a cake for a same-sex wedding. In the baker’s case, the justices said the state’s civil rights commission showed religious hostility towards the cake maker, but the high court punted on squarely settling the First Amendment conflict. https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/sep/11/barronelle-stutzman-christian-florist-again-appeal/

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