. Book for florists : autumn 1942. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seedlings Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Trees Seeds Catalogs; Horticulture Equipment and supplies Catalogs. CYCLAMEN Persicum Giganteum Strain Chrysanthemum CARINATUM RAINBOW MIXTURE This wonderful new strain of Carinatum Hybrids contains a very wide range of various tones running through purple, scarlet, orange, salmon, rose, yellow, white, which are all beau- tifully zoned 'round the dark discs with small yellow edges. These zones differ both in color and size to a remarkable degree and compri;e many different s
. Book for florists : autumn 1942. Flowers Seeds Catalogs; Bulbs (Plants) Seedlings Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Trees Seeds Catalogs; Horticulture Equipment and supplies Catalogs. CYCLAMEN Persicum Giganteum Strain Chrysanthemum CARINATUM RAINBOW MIXTURE This wonderful new strain of Carinatum Hybrids contains a very wide range of various tones running through purple, scarlet, orange, salmon, rose, yellow, white, which are all beau- tifully zoned 'round the dark discs with small yellow edges. These zones differ both in color and size to a remarkable degree and compri;e many different shades of deep purple, maroon, copper and orange. Tradepkt., 30c; J<oz.,60c;oz.,$ Culture:—For v/inter and spring crop sow mid to late September in light soil, pot up when large enough to handle and grow on until early November at 45 to 50 degrees night temperature. Set plants ten by ten inches, either in raised or solid beds (the former will flower very much earlier) and be sure to spray frequently for thrip and red spider which are the species" worst enemies. They should have at least four feet head room. Cut the flowers just before the centers carry pollen and place in cool water for at least six hours before shipping. During December dust lightly with 1 part fine sulphur and 4 parts hydrated lime. ONE OF OUR FLORIST FRIENDS WRITES US "During the winters of 1939 and 1940 we grew about 500 square feet of Rainbow Chrysanthemum in raised benches in the greenhouse. We found these very acceptable to both our wholesale and retail trade; in fact so much so that we could name our price within reasonable limits. The flowers began to bloom during mid-February and continued to open well through April, after which they became smaller. We have cut flowers four inches in diameter with 18 inch stems. The range of colors, markings, splashing, etc., are both great and bril- liant. When given ordinary care they will keep for from ten to fifteen days when cut Cyclamen Persic
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