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Newspaper
Sydney Evening News
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
4
Newtown firm Sweet Bros promotes a massive sale of French flowers sprays and foliage. Emphasizes huge quantities varieties and very low prices to attract milliners and the trade. Public urged to visit to see piles of silk French flowers valued at up to 3 shillings 6 pence to 4 shillings 6 pence per bunch.
A vivid advertisement touts a wholesale flower sale with drops of violets roses lilies and more all offered at 1/6 to 4/6 a spray. It promises money back if cheaper flowers can be found elsewhere and urges buyers to shout at the sight of the unprecedented variety and savings.
A catalog style listing of flowers including hydrangea lilac sweet pea carnations phlox lily verbena and full blown roses with varied foliage. The words suggest a decorative plant arrangement or sale note highlighting abundant blooms and greenery.
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