I am composed of 12 letters:

My 11, 7, 2, 6, 1 is a place of trade.

My 9, 12, 3 is a locality where a certain individual passed the night.

My 5, 4, 10, 8 is a useful animal.

My whole is a well-known personage.

145. What town in Asia is a fit residence for a wild beast?

146. When does the weather show a good disposition?

147. Behead a crime and leave common sense.

FLOWERS.