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Since he was more a Florist at that time I think it's gotta mention Florist. Maybe it sez "Confection & Florist" with the & a backwards 3 ?
Leon
A lot depends on when the photograph was taken. I posted some information earlier that indicated James Vernor installed plate glass windows at his 235 Woodward Avenue location in 1877. The photo we're working with does not show full, plate glass windows, but segmented windows.
Keith might have more information and dates, but the earliest reference I can find that in any way connects James Vernor with the words "Florist" "Floral" "Flowers" is 1879
Here's the photo we're currently working with - Notice the segmented pane glass windows ...
And here's the photo that shows the plate glass windows
Look close and you'll see a sign inside that might say "La Roses" or "La Rosca"
(Which might be a brand of cigar)
Or, the sign might say something else entirely, and what appears to be an 'R' might be a 'P' or possibly some other letter. ???
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