The Story begins
Celebrating over 100 years in the floristry business

~ R.Gemmill Florist ~
Stanley Street, Brisbane 1891
(My Great Great Grandfather Florist in Brisbane)
1st Generation Florists
(My Great Great Grandparent’s)
Robert & Mary Gemmill
Robert Gemmill
“What keeps em’ coming Back!”
Mary Jane Gemmill
Robert and Mary Jane had three children, Daisy (founder of Perrotts Florist in Brisbane), born 1891, Jenny (my great grandmother) born 1894 and Robert born 1896.
2nd Generation Florists
(My Great Grandparent’s)
Jenny Gemmill (R.Gemmill Florist) & James Clements
Business Name Changed to…
~ Clements Florist ~
3rd & 4th Generation Florists
(My Grandfather & Uncles)
Clements Florist – Brisbane
1939-2000
The Clement’s Men
3rd Generation Florists
Roy, Sydney & Jim Clements (Jenny’s 3 Sons) took over the florist from their parents and expanded the business to a number of key locations across Brisbane. I worked as a young florist with my family for many years in a number of stores across Brisbane.
4th Generation Florist
The florist shops were then handed to my uncle Robert Clements (Sydney’s Eldest Son) to own and manage until they were all eventually sold.
5th Generation Florist
(Me)
~ The Flower Man ~
Ascot Florist
Brisbane
Today, I continue the family legacy in the florist business with my florist store in Ascot, Brisbane.
Amanda Ferguson
Owner & Operator (Over 35 years experience)