. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. /pop. The American Florist. 51 Fine SUndlng: Wreath. The standing wreath shown In the Illustration herewith is the work of Lew Ehman of A. Ehman & Sons, 2112 Broadway, New York, and was made tor the funeral of H. H. Rogers. The wreath proper Is made of lily of the valley with a cluster of cattleyas. The base Is composed of Harrisil lilies and Bridesmaid roses. The shower effect Is unusual In work of this desorlption and Is of Illy of the valley with appro- priate ribbon. THE CARNATION. Don't be In a hurry to s


. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. /pop. The American Florist. 51 Fine SUndlng: Wreath. The standing wreath shown In the Illustration herewith is the work of Lew Ehman of A. Ehman & Sons, 2112 Broadway, New York, and was made tor the funeral of H. H. Rogers. The wreath proper Is made of lily of the valley with a cluster of cattleyas. The base Is composed of Harrisil lilies and Bridesmaid roses. The shower effect Is unusual In work of this desorlption and Is of Illy of the valley with appro- priate ribbon. THE CARNATION. Don't be In a hurry to start feeding the young stock. WINSOR does well planted at eight Inches apart in the rows, the rows 10 inches apart. "KEEP cool and syringe frequently," said a skilled cultivator when speak- ing of the present treatment of young stock. ALTHOUGH Boston Market will be grown to some extent again this sea- son many growers think it is practi- cally out oT the running now. Shade fairly heavily for at least two weeks after planting the young stock, then reduce the amount unless the weather is exceptionally hot and bright. Indoor Grown Stock. The earliest planted stock of the in- door grown carnations should now be thoroughly well established in the soil and growing rapidly. Considerable at- tention must be given the plants in the way of topping back the shoots. Every few days some will be found that need to be attended to. It is best not to top back the growths while very short, but allow them to stretch out and harden up a little so that a clean cut can be made. They will then get away freely again. These indoor grown plants now being well established, particular watch must be given them as regards the watering. The roots are moving freely through the soil and it is essential to their well-being that this is kept in a moist, even condition clear through. Examine the soil down to the bottom of the bench as near the plant as pos- sible, to ascertain if it is in the right cond


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