One of Norwood’s oldest business establishments is Peter Fisher & Son Florists, 6 Washington street, Norwood which was founded in 1890 by Peter Fisher, is being carried on by his son, Stanley, with the help of the latter’s son, Allyn.
Originally specializing in carnations, Mr. Fisher began featuring
roses in 1922, has grown thousands of plants since that time. Some of the varieties grown are Briar-cliffe. Better Times, Yellow Gloria and White Killarney.
Peter Fisher & Son makes up floral designs, corsages, and bouquets of cut roses and flowers, including snapdragons, daffodils and irises.
(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)