. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 124 The Florists' Review OCTOBW 13. 1921. PAOKINO PEBENNIALS. Important in Shipping. Buyers who order perennials and specify that tliey be shipped by freight are, without doubt, unmindful of the loss that must be sustained if the ship- ment is received in bad condition. Granted that express rates are much higher than freight rates as far as the primary cost is concerned, nevertheless, the express rate is comparatively more reasonable, because the perennials shipped the quicker way will assuredly arrive in first-class condition. Growing perennials i
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 124 The Florists' Review OCTOBW 13. 1921. PAOKINO PEBENNIALS. Important in Shipping. Buyers who order perennials and specify that tliey be shipped by freight are, without doubt, unmindful of the loss that must be sustained if the ship- ment is received in bad condition. Granted that express rates are much higher than freight rates as far as the primary cost is concerned, nevertheless, the express rate is comparatively more reasonable, because the perennials shipped the quicker way will assuredly arrive in first-class condition. Growing perennials is important, but so is packing them for shipment. Martin Kohankie, of Painesville, O., became famous for his perennials and his suc- cess was greatly due to the way in which his stock arrived—always in good con- dition. When an order is received for trees and shrubs and also perennials, which often happens at big nurseries, and the specification is made that all the stock be shipped in one car, there is nothing for the receiver of the order to do but to follow instructions, knowing full well that the perennials should be shipped by a quicker route. In instances like this the necessity of knowing how to pack the perennials in the best way is doubly great. In such car-lot ship- ments, perennials may be safely sent by freight if the plants are placed in the boxes loosely and given plenty of ventilation, and the boxes are set in the middle of the car. Often a purchaser orders perennials sent by freight with trees or shrubs merely to avoid receiving separate ship- ments at different times. It is an easy matter to have the perennials shipped a week or so after trees or shrubs have been sent, so that both will arrive at one .irac. Careful Methods. Proper care should be taken not to send out perennials when they are wet; the tops should be as dry as possible. All dead or decayed leaves should be re- moved; this will assure the plants' ar- riving in better condition. Perennials should
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