. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 158 The American Florist. Feb. 2&, broad-leaved varieties and won many prizes with them, differed from Mr. Thatcher's opinion. Mr. Thatcher referred to the Shrewsbury and London shows, wherein all notable plants were invariably of the narrow-leaved order, but Mr. Hobson, as an old exhibitor in Dublin, and visitor to many English shows, said with equal assurance that such was not evident on the occasion of his visits. This friendly rivalry will incite each to further effort to exhibit the winning plants at the
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 158 The American Florist. Feb. 2&, broad-leaved varieties and won many prizes with them, differed from Mr. Thatcher's opinion. Mr. Thatcher referred to the Shrewsbury and London shows, wherein all notable plants were invariably of the narrow-leaved order, but Mr. Hobson, as an old exhibitor in Dublin, and visitor to many English shows, said with equal assurance that such was not evident on the occasion of his visits. This friendly rivalry will incite each to further effort to exhibit the winning plants at the fall flower show. Mr. Hurley's paper on "Evergreens" was practical and as he has planted some thousands of choice evergreens within the past few years with remarkable suc- cess, his methods were carefully followed by his hearers. After planting, thorough watering and mulching, Mr. Hurley recommends a daily syringing as an important factor to their early estab- lishment. In answer to a question as to the proper time to trim retinosporas and like subjects to obtain the best fall color- ing, a trimming as late as August was suggested. This, however, is contrary to the practice of some who have made this work a special feature. About the second week in June, when half the early growth has taken place, is recommended by such persons for trimming to obtain the best autumn coloring. The exhibits of the evening consisted of Primula obconica and cyclamens for Florists' Plant Notes. SEEDS. Cobea scandens may be sown at any time during March. Press the seeds edgeways into the soil about an inch apart, and no further covering is needed. They will soon sprout, and when they have formed two good leaves pot off into 3-inch pots. As soon as they com- mence to vine, a 2-foot stake should be given to each plant. Grevillea robusta, useful when small for mantel decorations and other purposes, should also be sown as soon as possible. Cineraria maritima and petunias for bedding purposes ha
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