. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. July 12, 1917. The Florists^ Review 17 lose the lower foliage. Esjiecially is tills true if you do not ('ultiva,te the plants frequently; in fact, frequent cul- tivation Avill ])rove of the f;reatest help iu keeping' tiie soil in proper condition. Condition Goes Before Size. A large, soft plant will not transjdant well, but a well matured i)lant tiiat has l)een run ratlier on the dry side for a few weeks before planting time, re- gardless of the size, usually will como through without trouble. For this rea- son we are always mindful of tlic conditi
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. July 12, 1917. The Florists^ Review 17 lose the lower foliage. Esjiecially is tills true if you do not ('ultiva,te the plants frequently; in fact, frequent cul- tivation Avill ])rove of the f;reatest help iu keeping' tiie soil in proper condition. Condition Goes Before Size. A large, soft plant will not transjdant well, but a well matured i)lant tiiat has l)een run ratlier on the dry side for a few weeks before planting time, re- gardless of the size, usually will como through without trouble. For this rea- son we are always mindful of tlic condition of the plants, rather than their size, at planting time. Experience lias taught us tli'at a medium-sized plant in good coiulitioli for trans])lauting will soon overtake a large ])lant that lingers for several weeks before it really is under way. It should be borne in mind, however, that we are saying iiothing against a large ])lant which is pro])erly matured for planting. The time is here to prepare the benches for rej)lanting. 1)0 not lengthen the work any more tliaii is necessary, as every day hist will mean Just that much less time for the new ])lant U to have you tell me the cnuse ol' tlie spots and streaks on the fidiage. The ]>lants apjieared to be h(>alt]iy until tiny were attacked by green .apliis, but after a few sprayings witli a nicntine extract this ]iest ajiparently \\;is o\-ercome, as I found no more of the insects. The plants, liowe\-er. vesenilde tliose sent you. Do you think tii y will come through all right bv biMiching time.' A. L. Mo. Those spots on youi' carnation plant- were caused rather by the jtaiictures made by the a]>his than by the nicotine. There is no reason why the ]>lants should not ^row right along ;ind make fine jilants b\- early August. We notick off .?ill tin' leaves that show a trace of this disease. A liot, sultry sjndl wouM cause the disease to spread rapidly and your en tire sto(dv. ' A. 1'! .f. l'.. ZOE LEADS TH
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