. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. MARCH 21, 1912. The Weekly Florists' Review. 21 NUMBER OF CARNATION FLOWERS. 1900-1010 1010-1011— Total. Av. pit. Total. At. pit. Beacon 14,053 13,608 W. 11,672 8,460 Encbantress ...11,289 11,242 Average for 1909-10 is for November to May 1. Average for 1010-11 is for October to May 1. It is interesting to note that in the Enchantress rust is more abundant in the sections containing four units of nitrogen. This is in accordance with the observations of other experimental- ists. As far as can be determined
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. MARCH 21, 1912. The Weekly Florists' Review. 21 NUMBER OF CARNATION FLOWERS. 1900-1010 1010-1011— Total. Av. pit. Total. At. pit. Beacon 14,053 13,608 W. 11,672 8,460 Encbantress ...11,289 11,242 Average for 1909-10 is for November to May 1. Average for 1010-11 is for October to May 1. It is interesting to note that in the Enchantress rust is more abundant in the sections containing four units of nitrogen. This is in accordance with the observations of other experimental- ists. As far as can be determined at pres- ent, the results verify the statement made last year, that just as good flowers can be grown with commercial fer- tilizers. It yet remains to be deter- mined whether better flowers can be obtained. Commercial Fertilizers Are Strong. However, in the case of commercial fertilizers, it must be borne in mind that they are extremely concentrated and so must be used with caution. An injudicious use of these fertilizers will be followed by greater disaster than in the case of natural manures. According to the results secured from the work at the experiment station, we consider that it would be advisable to use chemical fertilizers in the grow- ing of carnations. We recommend, however, that only a small area be de- voted to their trial during the first year. This is essential, as there must, first, be a decision as to what amount may be applied to the particular soil used. A chemical analysis will not show how much fertilizer need be applied, as an analysis shows the entire amount of an element in the soil and not the amount that will be available during the year. The amount required must, then, be determined by experimenta- tion. What Florists Should Try. We suggest that the florists of the state devote a small amount of space to the use of commercial fertilizers, and we recommend that the following appli- cations be the basis of the work, as they may be considered safe in
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