1891 Hints on Cacti A. Blanc & Co, Philadelphia, Pa.
Title
1891 Hints on Cacti A. Blanc & Co, Philadelphia, Pa.
Subject
A. Blanc & Co.
Cactus
Philadelphia Flower Show (1891 : Philadelphia, Pa.)
Blanc, Albert A., 1850-1928
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Description
While the fall shows of the 1880s and 1890s continued to feature chrysanthemums, Albert Blanc was attracting attention with his displays of cactus, a novelty at that time. Blanc was a cactus collector-turned-dealer. Through his exhibits, such as the one shown in the foreground of this photograph from The American Florist, and his mail order catalog, Hints on Cacti, he started a cactus craze in the 1890s in the United States. He was awarded a special premium for his display in the 1891 show and won a $50 prize.
Date
1891
Contributor
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (Provider)
Rights
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Relation
Philadelphia Flower Show Collection
Format
photograph
Language
eng
Type
still image
Identifier
1891ShowFeaturesCactusCollectionFirstImage_FS04_JELegacy
Coverage
Philadelphia (Pa.)
Horticultural Hall (Philadelphia, Pa. : 1882-1893)
Collection
Citation
“1891 Hints on Cacti A. Blanc & Co, Philadelphia, Pa.,” PHSMcLeanLibraryDigital, accessed May 14, 2024, https://phsmcleanlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/628.