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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1891
Page
7
The Public Garden in Boston draws visitors to a famed tulip and hyacinth display. Bulbs originate from bulb plants, with Holland dominating production due to sandy soil, climate moisture, irrigation, and cheap labor. Approximately 150 large firms call themselves bulb growers or dealers.
The article reviews Holland bulb culture and global trade, noting 85 million invested in bulbs, wholesale practices, and high prices for rare hyacinths. It explains bulb propagation, harvest timing, planting tips, soil and mulch methods, and the tulip mania of the 16th and 17th centuries, highlighting seedling unpredictability and long lead times.
Bulbs require three years of care before flowering, with offsets forming at incision edges after planting. Holland supplies rise while the United States imports rise. seedsmen profit. Tulips breed via breeders and mother stock, with many years before breaking. Planting follows similar soil, drainage, and mulch practices as hyacinths, with close spacing and window-friendly culture. Hyacinths thrive in sandy loam or soil, kept moist but not wet, and can be grown in unusual vessels like hyacinth glasses filled with water or moss, though temperature changes affect water faster than soil.
The article surveys Holland grown bulbs including tulips hyacinths narcissus and others. It discusses forcing indoors and outdoors care drainage mulching planting depth and light. It notes crown imperial amaryllis crocus daffodils calla and lily of the valley, plus Roman hyacinth and spring shows at Amsterdam with rivalries and price effects.
Fashion notes describe spring woollens as the loveliest yet for women with between seasons wear. Big plaids and striking stripes dominate with rough boucle textures and camel hair effects, offering many styles and colors. Light weights and soft, pale tones prevail as individuality in dress becomes common among shoppers.
A description of printed wool and camel hair fabrics featuring irregular oval and ring motifs, bouclé figures, and Queen Anne darning effects. Patterns include diagonally divided an S scrolls, half moons in black and white, arabesque and damasse grounds, and bayadere striped weaves in camel hair textures.
The article details soft plain twill fabrics in heliotrope and scarlet, with intricate patterns like lone diamond plaids and large checks. It discusses gown construction with deep bodices, shirt waists, vests, and varied pleating and jabots, plus examples in beige Cheviot and silesia waists, favoring rich embroidery and green velvet. It credits Jean Kincaid.
New York report notes spring arrives with equestriennes in the park and boulevards as Lent ends and Southern travelers head homeward. American girls increasingly learn that horseback riding fosters graceful carriage and style in outdoor promenades.
In a society fashion feature, Sag Liga riders influence daily routines with morning gallops. A famed establishment showcases riding habits designed to enhance figure with precision tailoring. The latest design uses light-gray cloth with cutaway basque and vest detailing, paired with a silk hat.
A fragment describes a white beaver hat and notes a noticeably lengthened coat with excellent effect, reflecting period attire and style from a learned or observational voice. The snippet lacks full context but indicates fashion details and observed garments.
From Ladies' Home Journal a cambric night dress features back and front tuck work, hand hemstitching, a sailor style collar, and wide tucked cuffs. A pale blue ribbon ties in front with removable ties for laundry. A second gown of pale rose china silk uses a gathered neck, openwork embroidery collar, point d esprit frill, and detachable cuffs and collar for care.
A sprawling collection notes diverse curiosities from 1802 to the era’s present. Highlights include West Point diplomas totaling 3384, Iceland geysers waning, a proposed open air theatre at Crystal Palace, phonographed voices sent to Australia, a 150 year old pear tree in Lehigh County near Vera Cruz, and Midtown Indiana’s intriguing divorce case. The list blends inventions, curios, records, oddities and local anecdotes from across the globe.
A verse item from Puck notes Easter brings people to church despite Lent’s temptations. It jibes at Easter bonnets and elegant public show, with a wink at social vanity and the Uptown crowd. It ends with a sharp quip about resolutions.
A column discusses betting aboard ocean voyages with wagers on ship sightings sails and even sea creatures. It notes travelers carry funds for bets and gives examples of bets on boat numbers, distances, and perils seen at sea.
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