Morrison Floral

Morrison Floral and Greenhouses began doing business in 1949 and truely
was more greenhouses than florals. Many varieties of plants were grown
here but more bedding than anything else. Intially, the cash register and
counters sat on dirt floors. With healthy, quality plants and knowledge of
both Horton and the staff, the business began to grow. Horton began
designing and studied diffrent designers and created for himself a unique
style. Business continues to evolve and change, and ther decision to build
the conservatory was made. It was built to have a beautiful area to display
blooming plants. Since that time it has become one of the city's most
popular locations for intimate weddings and gatherings.

The design of the front showroom is German in origin. Architect Norman
Bird, at the time a graduate student of Oklahoma University, designed the
building but Mr. Morrison himself, along with his day laborer carpenter Virgil,
built the building. It is designed using supports of what at the time was state
of the art materials, Dickey Clay Pipe. All of the building counters, glass,
skylights and floor pattern are all done in 70 and 140 degree angles.

The greenhouse is another area where Mr. Morrison was an innovator of the
time, normal greenhouses had benches that were constructed of wood
needing replacement every two years. Mr. Morrison invented the design and
followed through with concrete benches that have designs that include water
drainage and moisture maintenance.

This building and its construction, design and vision has been documented in
many National and International publications.