. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 676 The American Florist. April i6, THE CARNATION. Notes in Season. Close attention to the needs of the young stock is an important part of the carnation grower's work at this time, the next tliree or four weeks— before planting out time—being a critical period. Any of the young plants needing larger pots should re- The soil should be fresh and light, but not much added manure; a little to liven the soil up is beneficial, but enough to cause a rapid growth must be avoided. One part of well rotted manure to six or
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 676 The American Florist. April i6, THE CARNATION. Notes in Season. Close attention to the needs of the young stock is an important part of the carnation grower's work at this time, the next tliree or four weeks— before planting out time—being a critical period. Any of the young plants needing larger pots should re- The soil should be fresh and light, but not much added manure; a little to liven the soil up is beneficial, but enough to cause a rapid growth must be avoided. One part of well rotted manure to six or seven of fresh soil is about the right proportion. Three to 3% inches of soil on the benches is plenty and the plants can be set about 3 Vo inches apart each way. After the first thorough watering in. INTERIOR OF MRS. I. HERBERTS See Pag. STORE 572. AT WILKESBARRE, PA. ceive attention at once, but overpot- ting should be avoided. To allow a young carnation more soil space than it can take care of quickly is con- ducive to soft growth and stem rot. It is better to give the plants a little lower temperature and less water, provided the growths are not becom- ing woody, but any drying out in high temperatures and on hot, dry benches is detrimental. Topping back of the shoots should be carefully carried out right along, as the plants require it, but do not carry this to the extreme. Allow for growth enough to be able to make a clean stop between the axils of the leaves. Any cuttings still in the sand should be potted as soon as they have made sufficient roots. It is better to get these into the soil quicker than earlier in the season, or as soon as the roots will stand it, so as to give them a chance to <='et well rooted in the soil for planting out in the field. The check of transferring from the house to the field is not as severe if the plants are well rooted in pots before being set out. The young stock for indoor sum- mer culture now in 2% or 2%-inch pots can be transfe
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