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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1971
Page
25
English teacher turned plant sitter Julian Stone quit his Fort Hamilton High School job to run a plant sitting service in Brooklyn. He began with 40 plant boarders, now shelters 66 at his greenhouse and braces for 100 more, including a seven foot palm from a fourth floor walk up.
Julian Stone a tall 35 year old amateur plant consultant can diagnose plant trouble and offer saving steps during greenhouse stays for a fee of 1 to 6 dollars plus plant costs He notes many owners mistreat plants letting roots rot and neglectting fertilization The palm featured illustrates high value but precarious health.
The notice outlines boarding charges from 25 cents to 1.75 dollars per plant weekly based on size, with monthly rates from 85 cents to 6 dollars. A one week boarding period may apply, and a five dollar pickup fee by Stone is listed for plant collection.
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