. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 133^ The American Florist. Jan. i8f Aspidistras. The great utility of these plants lies in their quite unique ability to stand rough treatment of all kinds such as draft, dust and extremes of heat and cold. So general has their_ use become that in many cases growers" have a dif- ficulty maintaining a sufficient stock for their needs. But, although the parlor palm, as it has been termed, will thrive under these rough conditions, no plant sooner shows the effect of a better cul- ture. In working up a stock of a
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 133^ The American Florist. Jan. i8f Aspidistras. The great utility of these plants lies in their quite unique ability to stand rough treatment of all kinds such as draft, dust and extremes of heat and cold. So general has their_ use become that in many cases growers" have a dif- ficulty maintaining a sufficient stock for their needs. But, although the parlor palm, as it has been termed, will thrive under these rough conditions, no plant sooner shows the effect of a better cul- ture. In working up a stock of aspidistras the grower is fortunate who can secure some large old specimens, no matter what their condition, for these may be cut up almost to single leaves if necessary and each portion will make in due course a healthy plant. Liking, in the ordinary course, ample root moisture and fairly cool conditions these divided pieces may have a closer atmosphere for a time after division. Roots are more quickly pro- duced if each portion is placed in a sep- arate small pot, only large enough to take it comfortably in a sandy compost. The lead, or growing portion, should be so placed as almost to touch the edge of the pot. The pots may be stood close together in the propagating house, sprayed over lightly several times daily in bright weather and lightly shaded. On the bench if this method is preferred it is only necessary to plant the cuttings or divide portions in rows in the usual way and keep moist until fit for potting. With the first flush of roots comes usually a set of new growths, one to three from each crown, all according to the health and strength of the latter. This is the time to grade and pot up the plants using suitable sizes. As a rule S-inch pots will be large enough to take two plants. Some times three are need- ed to furnish them well but this is best decided by the grower at the time, and of course smaller pots are required for single and smaller plants. Practically
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