Wilson -Cully
Source: Waveland Independent March 28, 1946
Wilson Brothers, Florists, of Raccoon which already have just
a fraction less than an acre under glass, and are nearing the
nation's biggest Geranium growers, are planning extensive
enlargements of their business. The present step has been the
purchase foe the Poynts Garage at Parkersburg which Mr. Cully
Wilson, the owner, says he will present to the public one of the
best service stations between Lafayette and Bloomington. then the
garage proper will for the present be used for storage and other
purposes now badly needed for his flower and plant service. This
is a far cry from the small beginning of a few square feet of a
house made of cross ties in the form of a hot bed not so many
years ago. To give a more comprehensive idea of the space to be
kept warm for growing plants of many kinds and varieties they ran
about 300 tons of coal through their stoker this last winter.
While the Wilson Brothers specialize in flowers and especially
geraniums, they also are ready to supply garden plants in season
to the retail trade. - transcribed by kbz