. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. WINTER WINDOW BOX OF EVERGREENS. 15y the Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago. first of the year, but before potting soak the clumps well in a tub of wa- ter; then after potting water thorough- ly and place in a cool, dark place. Those that are to be bloomed for Me- morial day or late in spring can be left in the case, but turn the hose on them and give them a good soaking and then put them In a cool, damp cellar until late in winter, when they can be benched or potted as desired. Toledo, O.—With over 125 varieties of the m
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. WINTER WINDOW BOX OF EVERGREENS. 15y the Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago. first of the year, but before potting soak the clumps well in a tub of wa- ter; then after potting water thorough- ly and place in a cool, dark place. Those that are to be bloomed for Me- morial day or late in spring can be left in the case, but turn the hose on them and give them a good soaking and then put them In a cool, damp cellar until late in winter, when they can be benched or potted as desired. Toledo, O.—With over 125 varieties of the most beautiful blossoms the Wal- bridge park chrysanthemum show will be opened formally in the second week In November. bark covered, thought good enough and considered standard for a long time, has now in competition the more or- namental and substantial terra cotta or cement box, which, while the first cost is much greater, is found cheaper in the end as, if moderate care is given in handling, they will last practically a lite time. They are best not made too long; better two boxes three feet in length than one six feet, as they are very heavy to handle. If feet are lacking, they should be raised from the window sill on strips of wood at least one inch, admitting air underneath the box. The standard material for these winter gardens is box. The bushes or trees come in all sizes and shapes and after planting, the result can be made as formal as desired. EVEBGEEENS. Next to box, the various types of arborvitae and retinispora are consid- ered the most available. The globe arborvitae is one of the best, which, with others of its class, should be pro tected from the early frost, as it will turn the foliage a russet brown. Reti- nispora plumosa and aurea, the golden sort, are very good for the purpose. Hemlocks fill up nicely but are not much used. Dwarf pines are also good, making a very pretty and differ- ent filling. It is best to have a good roomy box, so that there is plenty
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