. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. The Florists'Rtview ti I .1 U , I II I I II II Illll .1 ? M I ? ,1 • I I < More About French Bulbs There are 19,000,000 families in the United States. Besides, there are others not considered in the family class. The crop of Paper Whites is likewise 19,000,000 bulbs—equal to on* bulb per fam- ily if so distributed. But most live florists use upward of 10,000, and wholesalers use much more—there's an order on our books now for one million of them from one grower. This goes to show how poorly distributed they are. Paper Whites are of
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. The Florists'Rtview ti I .1 U , I II I I II II Illll .1 ? M I ? ,1 • I I < More About French Bulbs There are 19,000,000 families in the United States. Besides, there are others not considered in the family class. The crop of Paper Whites is likewise 19,000,000 bulbs—equal to on* bulb per fam- ily if so distributed. But most live florists use upward of 10,000, and wholesalers use much more—there's an order on our books now for one million of them from one grower. This goes to show how poorly distributed they are. Paper Whites are of standard value and useful in many ways. In France they are easily grown; if they get rain in March and April, the crop is almost sure to be good. The danger is from sweating and sprouting. Practically there is no sale for the bulbs except in America, but the cut flowers are marketed all over Europe direct from the south of France. There are three different varieties commonly known as Paper Whites. One is much superior; one is the true Grandiflora we use; and one is the inferior Totus Albus with its more pointed petals. We will refer to the true Grandiflora, as it is the best variety available in quantities. True Grandiflora grown in wet ground yield larger bulbs, flower later and are inferior. Those from dry ground yield smaller bulbs and superior flowers. Experienced bulb men can tell the differ- ent varieties by the bulbs. With Roman Hyacinths the situation is entirely different. They can't be grown everywhere in the district and must be lifted about the second week in June every year. If not properly cared for they are liable to disease, which spreads very rapidly. Exportable sizes are usually three years old or more. Paper Whites two years. Romans unsold, or too small to sell, are planted again in October or November. The crop of Romans is estimated at from seven to ten million, according to conditions. In some seasons when the weather is very unfavorable, a grower is
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