F.C. BAUER RITES TO BE HELD TODAY
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Nationally Known Horticulturalist Will Be Buried From Home In Afternoon
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Headed Florists' Club
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Authority on Evergreens, Plants and Shrubs Descendant of Five Generations of Growers.
Funeral services for F.C. Bauer, former president of the Florists' Club of Baltimore and a nationally known horticulturalist, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock at his home, 181 Gittings avenue. The services will be conducted by the Rev. S. J. McDowell, pastor of the Third English Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Baltimore Cemetery.
Was Born In Germany
Mr. Bauer, the son of the late Heinrich and Mrs. Henrietta Bauer, was born in Germany fifty-eight years ago, the descendant of five generations of German florists. He was brought to this country by his parents when five weeks old, and after his early education served as an apprentice with several Baltimore florists. In 1898 he founded his own business.
Mr. Bauer, who gained a national reputation as an authority on evergreens, plants and shrubs, was a disciple of Burbank, and introduced in this country several new species of roses and dahlias, the result of personal study and propagation. His labors were rewarded with an honorary life membership in the Society of American Florists.
Member of Masonry
Besides being a charter member of the Florists' Club of Baltimore he also was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star, of Monumental Commandery, Knights Templar and Knights of the Golden Eagle. He was also a director of the Florists' Exchange.
Mr. Bauer is survived by three sons, William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, and Harry Bauer; two daughters, Miss Margaret Bauer and Miss Thelma Bauer; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Schmidt, and a brother, Otto Bauer of Washington.
Baltimore SUN 16 May 1928, page 3
Frederick's parents, Heinrich and Henrietta Bauer, set up as florists on N. Gay Street. He bought property north of the city, on Bellona Avenue, and became a prosperous flower and plant grower as well as retailer. He was active in the floral business community and won many awards for his designs.
He married Wilhelmine Friederike "Minnie" Schwarz about 1894 at Jerusalem Ev. Lutheran Church on Belair Raod. They raised five children: William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, Harry F. Bauer, Thelma and Margaret. William, Irvin, and Harry all followed their father into the family business. "Flowers by Bauer" became a staple of northern Baltimore County social events.
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Nationally Known Horticulturalist Will Be Buried From Home In Afternoon
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Headed Florists' Club
-------------------------------
Authority on Evergreens, Plants and Shrubs Descendant of Five Generations of Growers.
Funeral services for F.C. Bauer, former president of the Florists' Club of Baltimore and a nationally known horticulturalist, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock at his home, 181 Gittings avenue. The services will be conducted by the Rev. S. J. McDowell, pastor of the Third English Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Baltimore Cemetery.
Was Born In Germany
Mr. Bauer, the son of the late Heinrich and Mrs. Henrietta Bauer, was born in Germany fifty-eight years ago, the descendant of five generations of German florists. He was brought to this country by his parents when five weeks old, and after his early education served as an apprentice with several Baltimore florists. In 1898 he founded his own business.
Mr. Bauer, who gained a national reputation as an authority on evergreens, plants and shrubs, was a disciple of Burbank, and introduced in this country several new species of roses and dahlias, the result of personal study and propagation. His labors were rewarded with an honorary life membership in the Society of American Florists.
Member of Masonry
Besides being a charter member of the Florists' Club of Baltimore he also was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star, of Monumental Commandery, Knights Templar and Knights of the Golden Eagle. He was also a director of the Florists' Exchange.
Mr. Bauer is survived by three sons, William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, and Harry Bauer; two daughters, Miss Margaret Bauer and Miss Thelma Bauer; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Schmidt, and a brother, Otto Bauer of Washington.
Baltimore SUN 16 May 1928, page 3
Frederick's parents, Heinrich and Henrietta Bauer, set up as florists on N. Gay Street. He bought property north of the city, on Bellona Avenue, and became a prosperous flower and plant grower as well as retailer. He was active in the floral business community and won many awards for his designs.
He married Wilhelmine Friederike "Minnie" Schwarz about 1894 at Jerusalem Ev. Lutheran Church on Belair Raod. They raised five children: William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, Harry F. Bauer, Thelma and Margaret. William, Irvin, and Harry all followed their father into the family business. "Flowers by Bauer" became a staple of northern Baltimore County social events.
F.C. BAUER RITES TO BE HELD TODAY
-------------------------------
Nationally Known Horticulturalist Will Be Buried From Home In Afternoon
-------------------------------
Headed Florists' Club
-------------------------------
Authority on Evergreens, Plants and Shrubs Descendant of Five Generations of Growers.
Funeral services for F.C. Bauer, former president of the Florists' Club of Baltimore and a nationally known horticulturalist, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock at his home, 181 Gittings avenue. The services will be conducted by the Rev. S. J. McDowell, pastor of the Third English Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Baltimore Cemetery.
Was Born In Germany
Mr. Bauer, the son of the late Heinrich and Mrs. Henrietta Bauer, was born in Germany fifty-eight years ago, the descendant of five generations of German florists. He was brought to this country by his parents when five weeks old, and after his early education served as an apprentice with several Baltimore florists. In 1898 he founded his own business.
Mr. Bauer, who gained a national reputation as an authority on evergreens, plants and shrubs, was a disciple of Burbank, and introduced in this country several new species of roses and dahlias, the result of personal study and propagation. His labors were rewarded with an honorary life membership in the Society of American Florists.
Member of Masonry
Besides being a charter member of the Florists' Club of Baltimore he also was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star, of Monumental Commandery, Knights Templar and Knights of the Golden Eagle. He was also a director of the Florists' Exchange.
Mr. Bauer is survived by three sons, William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, and Harry Bauer; two daughters, Miss Margaret Bauer and Miss Thelma Bauer; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Schmidt, and a brother, Otto Bauer of Washington.
Baltimore SUN 16 May 1928, page 3
Frederick's parents, Heinrich and Henrietta Bauer, set up as florists on N. Gay Street. He bought property north of the city, on Bellona Avenue, and became a prosperous flower and plant grower as well as retailer. He was active in the floral business community and won many awards for his designs.
He married Wilhelmine Friederike "Minnie" Schwarz about 1894 at Jerusalem Ev. Lutheran Church on Belair Raod. They raised five children: William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, Harry F. Bauer, Thelma and Margaret. William, Irvin, and Harry all followed their father into the family business. "Flowers by Bauer" became a staple of northern Baltimore County social events.
-------------------------------
Nationally Known Horticulturalist Will Be Buried From Home In Afternoon
-------------------------------
Headed Florists' Club
-------------------------------
Authority on Evergreens, Plants and Shrubs Descendant of Five Generations of Growers.
Funeral services for F.C. Bauer, former president of the Florists' Club of Baltimore and a nationally known horticulturalist, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 o'clock at his home, 181 Gittings avenue. The services will be conducted by the Rev. S. J. McDowell, pastor of the Third English Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Baltimore Cemetery.
Was Born In Germany
Mr. Bauer, the son of the late Heinrich and Mrs. Henrietta Bauer, was born in Germany fifty-eight years ago, the descendant of five generations of German florists. He was brought to this country by his parents when five weeks old, and after his early education served as an apprentice with several Baltimore florists. In 1898 he founded his own business.
Mr. Bauer, who gained a national reputation as an authority on evergreens, plants and shrubs, was a disciple of Burbank, and introduced in this country several new species of roses and dahlias, the result of personal study and propagation. His labors were rewarded with an honorary life membership in the Society of American Florists.
Member of Masonry
Besides being a charter member of the Florists' Club of Baltimore he also was a member of the Royal Arch Masons, the Order of the Eastern Star, of Monumental Commandery, Knights Templar and Knights of the Golden Eagle. He was also a director of the Florists' Exchange.
Mr. Bauer is survived by three sons, William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, and Harry Bauer; two daughters, Miss Margaret Bauer and Miss Thelma Bauer; a sister, Mrs. Henrietta Schmidt, and a brother, Otto Bauer of Washington.
Baltimore SUN 16 May 1928, page 3
Frederick's parents, Heinrich and Henrietta Bauer, set up as florists on N. Gay Street. He bought property north of the city, on Bellona Avenue, and became a prosperous flower and plant grower as well as retailer. He was active in the floral business community and won many awards for his designs.
He married Wilhelmine Friederike "Minnie" Schwarz about 1894 at Jerusalem Ev. Lutheran Church on Belair Raod. They raised five children: William F. Bauer, Irvin O. Bauer, Harry F. Bauer, Thelma and Margaret. William, Irvin, and Harry all followed their father into the family business. "Flowers by Bauer" became a staple of northern Baltimore County social events.
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