. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ,-T, 14 The Florists'Review July 15, plants suffering from dryness at the roots. As long as the plants are in good growing condition and receive plenty of water they will not burn, no matter how hot it is. To prevent mil- dew, keep air on the house at all times; see that the foliage is dry at night whenever possible; on cool nights have a little fire going, and keep some sul- phur painted on the heating pipes. If there are signs of mildew around, dust some sulphur on the leaves on sunnv days. W. J. K. " CARRYING OVER ROSE PLANTS. W
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ,-T, 14 The Florists'Review July 15, plants suffering from dryness at the roots. As long as the plants are in good growing condition and receive plenty of water they will not burn, no matter how hot it is. To prevent mil- dew, keep air on the house at all times; see that the foliage is dry at night whenever possible; on cool nights have a little fire going, and keep some sul- phur painted on the heating pipes. If there are signs of mildew around, dust some sulphur on the leaves on sunnv days. W. J. K. " CARRYING OVER ROSE PLANTS. What is the best way to handle bench roses which are to be carried over for next spring's bedding? Would it be better to keep them in ci»ld storage? If so, how should they be prepared for storage? M. F. C.—Tenn. The inquiry does not state\for what length of time the bench roses\are to be kept. I do not think rose plants could be kept successfully for any length of time in cold storage. If the plants are taken out of the benches at this time of the year, the best treatment for them would be to plant them outdoors and keep them growing till frost, when they can be taken up and set close to- gether either in a coldframe or any ether sheltered place, where they will winter with little protection. FOR A BEGINNER IN ROSES. As a beginner in roses, I should like to obtain some information through The Review. Is 214-inch a good size for benching? How soon could blooms be cut from plants this size? Are two eyes enough to leave when cutting flowers? I should also like some infor- mation in regard to feeding. Is top- dressing or liquid manure the better? A. J. P.—Iowa. While it is the practice to grow young roses in pots to 3-inch or 4-inch before planting them in the bench, to save time and utilize the growing space as long as possible before replanting, it is not at all necessary to do so; 21/:..- inch rose plants will do just as well planted in benches as larger plants, only it will
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