. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igog. The American Florist. 175 Morehead return trap requires less than one-tenth the amount of steam consumed by the ordinary boiler feed pump. A lit- tle careful thought and figuring in con- nection with the question of the eco- nomic relation of the steam trap to the consumption of fuel will convince any florist of the strong advisibility of util- izing the former. To Be Done Now. IN THE GREENHOUSES. Continue to sow annuals for planting outside, but only as many as can oe properly taken care of uutil pla
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igog. The American Florist. 175 Morehead return trap requires less than one-tenth the amount of steam consumed by the ordinary boiler feed pump. A lit- tle careful thought and figuring in con- nection with the question of the eco- nomic relation of the steam trap to the consumption of fuel will convince any florist of the strong advisibility of util- izing the former. To Be Done Now. IN THE GREENHOUSES. Continue to sow annuals for planting outside, but only as many as can oe properly taken care of uutil plauting time. Take out of store whatever dahlias are required for early propagation and place jver a gentle heat to start. Sow Pyrethrum roseum for flowering outside this summer and plant out fall sown seedlings as soon as the weather is fit. Take grafted roses out of the cases before the shoots have a chance to run up spindly and keep a bright lookout for manetti suckers. Avoid wetting the growth on forced shrubs unduly after the flowers show, es- pecially with such subjects as magnolias, the texture of whose flowers are delicate. Gardenias will take more water as the days lengthen and the sun gets more power. Spray rambler roses regularly as the growths develop; thin the ^hoots a little if necessary and keep them clean. OUTDOORS. Keep off the soil when it is wet and pasty. Time will be saved rather than lost by waiting until it is in proper con- dition. Take note of wet and badly drained portions of the garden or grounds for at- tention to drainage later. In spare time look over all tools and utensils and do any repairs necessary; also procure any new ones needed so they will be on hand in good time. A lot of fresh, green manure should never be used on the field quarters for carnations. Old and partially decayed manure is far better. Get all decayed standing cabbage or similar crops dug or plowed under as early as possible, or they soon become very offensive. If endives are kee
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