. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Dboiubm 3, 1014. The Florists^ Review 19 3±; come taller or dwarfer^ earlier or later, as desired; its ,blooms have acquired purer color tones and are decidedly larger, with an increased number to the spike and with greater resistance to dis- ease and to the extremes of natural con- ditions. In the work on corn thpie have been still greater surprises experimental results. Why not the same advancement in the field of rosariansf In Nature workshop we can see Nature beckoning and saying: "Come; here is the mate- rial. Observe my methods and plan
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. Dboiubm 3, 1014. The Florists^ Review 19 3±; come taller or dwarfer^ earlier or later, as desired; its ,blooms have acquired purer color tones and are decidedly larger, with an increased number to the spike and with greater resistance to dis- ease and to the extremes of natural con- ditions. In the work on corn thpie have been still greater surprises experimental results. Why not the same advancement in the field of rosariansf In Nature workshop we can see Nature beckoning and saying: "Come; here is the mate- rial. Observe my methods and plan accordingly. Then you will behold the results—a rose without thorns, supe- rior to Russell, freer than Killarney, in foliage superior to Wichuraiana,. with the richest perfume and with all the hardiness . of Persian Yellow.'' Such will be the rose of a not remote fhture. At least, such is the view of C. Betscher STOCKS FOB MEMOBIA^ DAT^ When should the seed of stocks be sown to have them in crop for Memorial dayf What night temperature do they require after they are benched! J. H. Sow the seed of such varieties as Giant Ten Weeks in February. A night temperature of 50 degrees suits them, but they will stand 10 degrees higher late in spring, provided air is freely given. C. W. FOBCING SPHLffiA VAN HOUTTEI. Can bridal wreath be forced for Easter t If so, what temperature is re- quired? T. E, G. I suppose you refer to Spiraea Van Houttei, which is often called the bridal wreath spiraea. This shrub is occasion- ally .forced, although it is not consid- ered as desirable as some others for this purpose. For blooming as early as Easter you should have plants which have either been pot-grown or were potted up early in the fall and have somewhat established themselves. Start the plants eight weeks before A Tango Bouquet, Shoulder Style, Made of Sweet Peas. A temperature of 50 degrees at night at first will suffice; later, 60 to 65 degrees can be given. Spray the plants freel
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