. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 0CTOBKR 18, 1917. The Florists^ Review 21. FLOWERING THEM FOB MABKET. We Have Enough. After weeks of uncertainty, Dutch i)ulbs at last have arrived, perhaps not so numerously or so early as in previous years, but, in all probability, enough for normal needs. The fact that these bulbs havo been so long in transit un- doubtedly will cause many of them to become heated, and a larger percent- age than usual, especially of the nar- cissi, will fail to flower. The heating kills the embryo buds, as can readily be seen by cutting a bulb through the center.
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 0CTOBKR 18, 1917. The Florists^ Review 21. FLOWERING THEM FOB MABKET. We Have Enough. After weeks of uncertainty, Dutch i)ulbs at last have arrived, perhaps not so numerously or so early as in previous years, but, in all probability, enough for normal needs. The fact that these bulbs havo been so long in transit un- doubtedly will cause many of them to become heated, and a larger percent- age than usual, especially of the nar- cissi, will fail to flower. The heating kills the embryo buds, as can readily be seen by cutting a bulb through the center. Certain narcissi, such as Vic- toria, Horsfieldii, poeticus ornatus and Barrii conspicuus are subject to this trouble and should be carefully exam- ined before planting. There are no signs that bulbs have waned in popularity; in fact, some large dealers report heavier orders than ever for outdoor planting. There is a peculiar charm about these harbin- gers of ppring possessed by no other flowers, and no mistake will be made in planting them in quantity. Some day we may be able to produce bulbs at home for our home needs, but that time as yet is far distant. Bulbs can be grown in flats, pans and pots, and certain narcissi and all the hyacinths can be grown in water. Usually flats are used to grow bulbs for cutting, and pots and pans are the receptacles to sell them in as flower- ing plants. Tulips are most valuable in pots and pans, while narcissi have a much greater sale for cutting. Hya- cinths have a somewhat limited sale as cut flowers, but sell tolerably well in pots and pans. Tulips. Among the early tulips La Reine re- mains the most popular of all. If ex- posed to light it comes a beautiful pink color in winter, but it may also be had pure white by keeping it in darkness. White Hawk is an excellent sort, always pure white in color and early. For a late white "White Swan is good. In yellows Yellow Prince forces well. Mon Tresor and Chrysolora are good in pans. Thomas
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