. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ATLAST MR CRAPECHASER. sees THF CRAPE ANp AT oweE HIS PACE TAKES ON A DIFFERENT SKAPE". •BACK AT IHE SHOP ONCE AGAIN HE SCAnS THE PAPER FOR SORROWFUL VICTIMS. nistas can be planted outdoors and will make remarkable growth in a short time. They cannot be lifted successfully, how- ever; even if they do not die when lifted, thejr will lose a large part of their foliage. For this reason pot culture is far the best method. EASTER HYDRANGEAS. I have some hydrangeas ordered for delivery this fall and want to pot them and have them in bloom for
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ATLAST MR CRAPECHASER. sees THF CRAPE ANp AT oweE HIS PACE TAKES ON A DIFFERENT SKAPE". •BACK AT IHE SHOP ONCE AGAIN HE SCAnS THE PAPER FOR SORROWFUL VICTIMS. nistas can be planted outdoors and will make remarkable growth in a short time. They cannot be lifted successfully, how- ever; even if they do not die when lifted, thejr will lose a large part of their foliage. For this reason pot culture is far the best method. EASTER HYDRANGEAS. I have some hydrangeas ordered for delivery this fall and want to pot them and have them in bloom for Easter. How shall I handle tliem? I also have lUO baby rambler rose plants potted and set out in coldframes, and I want these in bloom for Easter. They have started to grow nicely. W. C. 11.—Pa. an abundant water supply and enjoy applications of liquid manure when well rooted in their pots. Keep the baby ramblers plunged to the brims of the pots, water them well and spray them freely. Early in No- vember store them in a dry, frost-proof shed or storehouse, and keep them dried at the root. Start tlie plants into growth nine or ten weeks before Easter, pruning lightly first. ' C. W. Pot the hydrangeas as soon as they are received. Give them tlie protection of coldframes or a cold greenhouse, to ripen the wood well. Gradually reduce the water supply and keep tlie plants just clear of freezing during the winter. The French hydrangeas are much earlier and more satisfactory Easter bloomers than Otaksa, and I would advise you to use them. Start your plants in a tem- perature of 50 degrees about January 20 and give 60 degrees as the flower heads show. Keep the plants cooler as the heads show color. Hydrangeas need GREEN WORMS ON ASTERS. Please tell me how to destroy the green worm that cats the center leaves of my asters? The worm is about one- half inch in length and does much damage. C. R. L.—N. H. Try spraying with one of the nico- tine extracts, such as Nikoteen, Nico- Fume,
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