. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. CULTI\.\TIOX AXD AXALYSIS OF PLAXTH. ,.J'-, 1 lie pinching is G'V^-^4^" â .--'''- -tting ^'â r- \ty-??\:. \N< back to tht. uiy sprnig, wnue tne sap leiuoving the useless, thin, poor shoots of the previous growth. But little pruning would be needed in amateur culture if the finger and thumb, under guidance of a watchful eye, were used freely in removing, by what is technically called pinching, all poor growths while the shoots are soft and IJ^ SECTS. >E pests, the bugbear of amateurs, as a rule settle only on p
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. CULTI\.\TIOX AXD AXALYSIS OF PLAXTH. ,.J'-, 1 lie pinching is G'V^-^4^" â .--'''- -tting ^'â r- \ty-??\:. \N< back to tht. uiy sprnig, wnue tne sap leiuoving the useless, thin, poor shoots of the previous growth. But little pruning would be needed in amateur culture if the finger and thumb, under guidance of a watchful eye, were used freely in removing, by what is technically called pinching, all poor growths while the shoots are soft and IJ^ SECTS. >E pests, the bugbear of amateurs, as a rule settle only on plants that are in a slow state of growth, or that are suffered to become dirty. Besides tlieir destructi\ euuss, they render plants untidy and soiled; and where they liecdiiie epidemic, as it were, they render them dis- gusting. It is only idleness m ignorance that allows insects to injure plants; and those having only a few in pots have no excuse for being troubled with them. Cleanliness is nature's great remedy. When e, the whole plant should be washed with soapx o or three times into a tub or pail of clean \\ ater. whenexer necessary, will keep a large majority uisancc. their first appear; after\vai-d dipped pie process, repeat L^e frt)m the ; FOl X SEC Aphis Rosa".âThis insect, known also as the green-fly, is one of the most common of plant insects, and is so named by reason of its fondness for the tender shoots of ail species of roses. .Still it is not at all particular as to diet, and feeds promiscuously on almost any plant upon which it finds lodgment, except perhaps such strongly scented ones as some kinds of the Geranium. Taken singly, it is not at all repulsive, being in color the most delicate, transparent green, and frequently with beautiful gossamer wings, and has, for such a small creature, a firm and stately walk. Collectively their destruction is great, as all the juice of the plant is absorbed to satisfy their insatiable appetite. With watch- fulness th
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