. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 450 The American Florist. Sept. Cyclamens. In order to have nice large plants oC cyclamens for another jear, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, yet it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a G-inch or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but few blooms and flowers, which is sure- to be the result with the later sown Soak the seed for about 24 liours in tepid wate
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 450 The American Florist. Sept. Cyclamens. In order to have nice large plants oC cyclamens for another jear, now is the time to sow the seed. This can be de- ferred until later and the seed planted at any time until the first of the year, yet it is much better to start them early and obtain a nice well-foliaged plant full of bloom in a G-inch or 7-inch pot than a smaller plant with but few blooms and flowers, which is sure- to be the result with the later sown Soak the seed for about 24 liours in tepid water and place the re- ceptacle in a warm place, and plant in- flats about one-half to three-quar- ters of an inch apart and there will lie need for but little further labor un- til later in the winter. Be sure and have a light porous soil with a good proportion of leaf mold. The plants that are to be in bloom for Christmas should now be making good growth and be in the blooming pots. Any Inids that show up at this time should be removed. Give the plants plenty of room and leave them from now on in full sunlight and in a cool, well- ventilated house. A sharp lookout for aphis must be kept up and regular fumigation continued. The plants for late winter and spring blooming can be kept out in the frames as long as safe from frost and then placed in cool quarters until time to give them more heat, which will depend upon the time they are wanted in bloom. Anemones and Ranunculus. The grower desirous of having some- thing out of the ordinary in early spring should grow a few anemones and ranunculus. The bulbs are inex- pensive and will help to increase the variety at a time when the flower users are looking for something that they have not seen all winter. No doubt failure in starting these bulbs has caused many growers to give up the attempt of their culture, but if once understood they are as easily grown as any other of the bulbous flowers. The bulbs should be planted in flats close
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