Muscari neglectum is a perennial bulbous plant, one of a number of species and genera known as Grape Hyacinth and in particular Common Grape Hyacinth. Muscari are perennial bulbous plants native to Eurasia. They produce spikes of dense, commonly blue, urn-shaped flowers. It is sometimes grown as an ornamental plant, for example, in temperate climates as a spring bulb. – Wikipedia
Flowers
Inside a Grape Hyacinth – Muscari neglectum
Manhattan Flower Shop – Tiemann Cleaners – Harlem, NYC – Uptown Correspondent, Iman R. Abdulfattah
- Also @ Harlem Bespoke
Beuscher’s Flower Shop – Bay Street, SI
Frederick Beuscher’s marriage to Louise Luhm occurred on April 2, 1887, at Tompkinsville. … Under his management the business has been considerably broadened with the result that flowers, blooms and plants of considerable variety suitable for all occasions are to be found within … He is also identified with the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce, the Staten Island Rotary Club, Great Kills Lodge, No. – Staten Island and Its People: A History, 1609-1929 – Leng, Davis 1930
Read about Beuscher’s most recent owner of over 40 years, Donald Bruns, who died in 2009. Also see Capturing SI‘s blog posting on Beuscher’s.