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About Us: Johnson's History
Johnson's Florist and Garden Centers had a most humble beginning. In 1932, in the midst of the Depression, Mr. Raymond T. Johnson, Sr., opened a small grocery store at Wisconsin Avenue and Van Ness Street, N.W., in Washington, D.C. In the spring of 1933 an individual, who lived on Van Ness Street and raised geraniums as a hobby, offered Mr. Johnson a few geranium plants on consignment--- and the plant business was born. After World War II, the grocery part of the business began to suffer from the competition of the new, larger supermarkets, but the floral end of the business was flourishing. In 1952, Mr. Johnson eliminated the groceries from his store and became a full-fledged florist. On July 13, 1959, Mr. Johnson incorporated his business under the name of Raymond T. Johnson, Inc
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As time went by, the business continued to prosper and Mr. Johnson's sons became involved. A second store was opened in 1961 at the corner of Quince Orchard Road and Route 28 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. By the time Mr. Johnson died in 1971, the business had grown so much that the two (2) stores comprised the largest retail florist business in the Washington, D.C. area. |
After Mr. Johnson died, Johnson’s Florist and Garden Centers were run by three of Raymond Sr.’s sons -- Ray Jr., Marshall, and Mike. All three have since retired.Now the next generation, Jimmy Johnson, Katie Harris, and Russell Johnson, along with the store general managers and assistant general managers comprise the Executive Advisory Committee (EAC). The EAC supports and assists in the running of Johnson’s by bringing concerns, suggestions, and new ideas to the Board of Directors. The EAC members depend on all employees to actively support our principles and growth.
In 1984, we opened our Kensington, Maryland store. Most recently, we opened our Olney, Maryland retail store in August 1998. We are proud of our three stores that reflect the communities within which we are located.
Over the years Johnson's has been recognized as an outstanding business in the community and has received several awards including:
- We are among the top 100 Teleflora florists in the United States
- Chosen "Number One" for flowers and plants by "Washington Office Magazine" readers
- Awarded a plaque by HEROES, INC. for 25 years of support
- Awarded an environmental improvement trophy by the District of Columbia
- Repeatedly voted Number One Florist in the Washington Metro area by "Washingtonian Magazine"
- Recognition for supporting our community with donations to numerous schools and charitable organizations
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| Johnson's Washington, DC 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington D.C., 20016 Phone: 202-244-6100 Fax: 202-362-5180 Toll Free: 1-800-256-6687 Mon-Fri 9:00AM-6:00PM Saturday 8:30AM-6:30PM Sunday 9:00AM-5:00PM |
Johnson's Kensington, MD 10313 Kensington Parkway, Kensington, MD 20895 Phone: 301-946-6700 Fax: 301-946-7633 Toll Free: 1-866-539-7598 Mon-Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM Sunday 10:00AM-5:00PM |
Johnson's Olney, MD 5011 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., Olney, MD 20832 Phone: 301-987-1940 Fax: 301-987-1947 Toll Free: 1-866-539-7599 Mon-Sat 9:00AM-6:00PM Sunday 10:00AM-5:00PM |
We serve: Washington DC, In Maryland (MD): Ashton, Bethesda, Brinklow, Brookeville, Cabin John, Chevy Chase, Clarksburg, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park, Germantown, Glen Echo, Kensington, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Olney, Potomac, North Potomac, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Silver Spring, Takoma Park & in Virginia (VA) parts of: Alexandria, Arlington, Great Falls, Fairfax, Falls Church & McLean.
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