 | S. F. Hoskinson - florist 1900
This article provides a brief bio of Stewart Hoskinson. The accompanying photo has the name F. H. Hoskinson under it. This is presumably an error and the photo NOT of Stewart's son Frank H. who is not mentioned in the article. "S. F. Hoskinson was born in Pennsylvania in 1843, moving with his parents to Illinois in 1853. He three years in the Seventy-third Illinois regiment, in which his father was a commissary sergeant. The two were taken prisoner at Chickamauga in 1863, but made their escape at night by swimming the Tennessee river at the foot of Lookout Mountain. The son was wounded and taken prisoner at Franklin, Tenn., November 30, 1864. In 1866 the family moved to Kansas going from there to the state of Washington in 1874 In March, 1899, they came to Waycross." It also details Stewart's horticultural activities at the Hoskinson farm in Waycross: "As truck gardeners they have shown just what two yankee farmers can do scientifically cultivating the soil of south Georgia. They have raised good crop of cane, vegetables, peas, garden truck, etc., and have given considerable attention to cassava culture." and and experiment with roses: "About one year ago a northern floriculturist sent Mr. Hoskinson a shipment of 1,000 rose bushes for experimental purposes....The object to determine the best location for establishing immense greenhouses for the cultivation of flowers for the northern markets. Mr. Hoskinson being a practical florist, went to work with a determination of making the experiment a success, being assisted by his father Mr. R. M. Hoskinson...The flower venture has proven successful, so far as their cultivation is concerned, and a most factory report has been made to be headquarters..." Stewart's interest in photography is also noted: "...his camera exhibit winning first premium (at the Waycross fair). Being an enthusiastic amateur photographer Hoskinson spends his spare time taking and developing pictures. He had a fine exhibit at the Waycross fairs of 1899 and 1900." |
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