. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. rgio. The American Florist. 1231 ing a small rake which will be found an ideal tool and practically inde- structible. Do not give any more water than the soil will evaporate from day to day. Syringe early and again at one o'clock and keep the plants dusted lightly with grape dust once or twice a week as occasion de- mands. During a cloudy spell of weather it will be advisable to dust everything carefully and be sure to syringe the plants thoroughly after- ward, when the weather permits so as not to leave any of th
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. rgio. The American Florist. 1231 ing a small rake which will be found an ideal tool and practically inde- structible. Do not give any more water than the soil will evaporate from day to day. Syringe early and again at one o'clock and keep the plants dusted lightly with grape dust once or twice a week as occasion de- mands. During a cloudy spell of weather it will be advisable to dust everything carefully and be sure to syringe the plants thoroughly after- ward, when the weather permits so as not to leave any of the old dust lurking around. Give the plants all the air possible from now on except side or end draughts. If there are any spots in the glass that are caus- ing burned foliage, spot them out with a little linseed oil with just enough white lead mixed with it to barely change the color. These burning panes can easily be located by holding a piece of blank paper over the plants a while, a bar of light indicating the focused rays of the sun. E. Roses in the Soutb. The next two months are two of the most critical in the season, re- quiring a great amount of watchful- ness on the part of the grower. Fre- quent heavy thunder showers are quickly followed by a piercing strong sun which has an enervating effect on man as well as on plants. Should the bed happen to be dry on such occasions, the young growth will be quickly scorched unless watered and sprayed at once. The beds should never be allowed to get the least dry and frequent spraying should be kept up even to late in the afternoon. There is no danger from this treatment at this season, but much harm may re- sult if it is neglected. It is always prudent to lower the ventilators enough to turn the water during a rain storm, but they must be raised immediately on its cessation. Give all the ventilation possible day and night and by all means arrange for side ventilation if the houses are not so equipped. A quick growth is very desira
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