Greenscape Gardens Green Blog

100 YEARS AGO
"The population of Las Vegas, Nevada was a whooping 30."
"Sugar cost 4 cents per pound."
"Eggs cost 14 cents a dozen."
"Cofee cost 15 cents a pound and there was no Starbucks."
"The five leading causes of death in the U.S.A."
1. Pnemonia & influenza
2. Tuberculosis
3. Diarrhea (that's nothing to s--t about)
4. Heart disease
5. Stroke

*********** NEWS FLASH **************

Franks Nursery declares bankruptcy again, closing all stores. For the second time, Franks has filed for Chapter 11 protection and plans to liquidate by conducting "going out of business" sales at its 169 stores in 14 states.

Franks was the largest lawn and garden specialty chain in the U.S. It emerged from bankruptsy in May 2002.

For all you loyal Franks Nursery customers at the Ballwin and Kirkwood stores. You are all welcomed to GREENSCAPE GARDENS.
Where friendly service is always in season.