. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ^6 The Florists' Rcvilw -\ ^ July 15, 1915. Hums, or throatworts, belong to the natural order campanulacese and are na- tives of the Mediterranean region. They produce large corymbs of violet- blue flowers, which are borne all along the stems and have a gypsophila-like or cloud-like effect. Where flowers are in demand during the last half of Juno and the flrst half of July, this is a desirable plant to grow. It succeeds well under cool greenhouse treatment, but can be advanced considerably in a warm, sunny house. In addition to propagation by means
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. ^6 The Florists' Rcvilw -\ ^ July 15, 1915. Hums, or throatworts, belong to the natural order campanulacese and are na- tives of the Mediterranean region. They produce large corymbs of violet- blue flowers, which are borne all along the stems and have a gypsophila-like or cloud-like effect. Where flowers are in demand during the last half of Juno and the flrst half of July, this is a desirable plant to grow. It succeeds well under cool greenhouse treatment, but can be advanced considerably in a warm, sunny house. In addition to propagation by means of seeds, cut- tings in late summer can also be easily rooted. Calceolarias and Cinerarias. For an early batch of calceolarias and cinerarias, it is time to sow the seeds now. Drain the pans well and use mostly leaf-mold and fine sand for compost. Cover the seeds lightly and protect well from the sun. A cold- frame, where board shutters can be "used until the seedlings show, is pref- erable to a greenhouse, as it can be kept cooler. When the seedlings appear watch them carefully, as there are al- ways larvae waiting to devour them. It is a safe plan to elevate the pans over trays of water to keep these pests away. In hpt, moist weather there is danger of damping off, and great care must be taken to air freely and use water with caution. MOTT-LY MUSINGS. The Carl Hagenburger Co. and C. Merkel & Son, Mentor, O., will be strong on chrysanthemums. Business has been fully up to expectations. The Baur Floral Co., Eirie, Ea., has enough business to keep its two stores quite busy. Some fine specimens of boxwood adorn the fronts. The whole- sale department reports big stocks of chrysanthemums, poinsettias and carna- tions in the field, in anticipation of the usual demand. J. V, Laver, Erie, is steadily increas- ing the nursery branch. Part of the recently acquired farm will be planted to hardy stock. William Honeysett, of the Massas- sauga Gardens, Erie, utilizes the floors of
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