. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 122 The American Florist. Aug. 12, FLORISTS' PALMS. Summer Culture. The hot days and dewy nights o£ late summer provide just the condi- tions for rapid growth in the palm houses, and at the same time allow for plentiful ventilation in order to keep the foliage tough and the growth sturdy. It is at this period that the light and hot water heating are used than in a house lighted with gas and heated by hot air. and in selling palms at retail these are things vvorth re- membering on the part of the dealer, for a sati
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 122 The American Florist. Aug. 12, FLORISTS' PALMS. Summer Culture. The hot days and dewy nights o£ late summer provide just the condi- tions for rapid growth in the palm houses, and at the same time allow for plentiful ventilation in order to keep the foliage tough and the growth sturdy. It is at this period that the light and hot water heating are used than in a house lighted with gas and heated by hot air. and in selling palms at retail these are things vvorth re- membering on the part of the dealer, for a satisfied customer usually a paying advertisement. Phoenix Roebelinii is still gaining friends, and many nf the specimens of this graceful palm that are now in the market are much superior to the. DRACffiNA TERMINALIS AT ROBERT CRAIG , PHILADELPHIA, FA. Stock is liable to become crowded, and to need some attention toward keep- ing the plants from making a one- sided or spindly growth. Latanias especially are likely to suffer from overcrowding, from which the young leaves will become long-stemmed and the plants soon lose their symmetry, and at such a time the utility of some iron plant stands becomes apparent to the observant grower. These plant stands are good for many years' use with ordinary care, and some extra choice specimens suitable for a critical trade may be had by such methods of handling. Referring again to latanias. it may be worth repeating that this palm can be grown to an 8-inch pot .size with- out losing the second seed leaf if one gives it proper care, and such plants may be grown in two years if the young stock is shifted along as rapidly as it is ready, and at no time allowed to crowd out of shape. The kentias will also respond to gen- erous treatment in regard to space and potting, though these palms do not re- quire the same amount of root space as the latanias and may be kept in good condition in very small pots or tubs, provided that they are given s
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