. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igio. The American Florist. 929 PLANT NOTES. Peonies. The peony is one of the most im- portant flowers to the florist during the early part of summer, and they are used in large quantities for dec- orations and other floral work. In cutting' peonies for market, especially those that are to be shipped, it is best to cut them when the first petals un- fold, and allow them to open in water. They ship much better in this condi- tion and also last much longer. Where they are allowed to remain on the plant until open th
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. igio. The American Florist. 929 PLANT NOTES. Peonies. The peony is one of the most im- portant flowers to the florist during the early part of summer, and they are used in large quantities for dec- orations and other floral work. In cutting' peonies for market, especially those that are to be shipped, it is best to cut them when the first petals un- fold, and allow them to open in water. They ship much better in this condi- tion and also last much longer. Where they are allowed to remain on the plant until open the flowers not only bruise more or less in transportation, but the petals drop more easily when the flowers are unpacked if they are open when cut and made ready for shipment. In cutting the flowers from the plant, many gi-owers make the mistake of cutting too low. The de- mand of the customers is of course for long stems, but for the good of the plant there should be left two well-formed leaves upon the stem when the flower is cut off. This will allow enough foliage for the plant to con- tinue its growth and thoroughly ripen off. Where the plant is cut back too severely the root action is injured and a diminished number of flowers will be the result in the succeeding year. Keep the plants tied up by stakes and strings outside of the row; a heavy rain when the plants are heavy with buds will often knock them down and ruin many of the flowers. Dahlias. Although the dahlia is of very ro- bust growth and comparatively easy of culture yet it is one of the most tender plants and will not stand any cold treatment, for the slightest frost will check the growth and almost in- variably kill the plant back. It is then too early yet to plant the clumps except where all danger of late frosts has passed, but the eyes may start into growth during the warm days of May, so they should be kept in safe and warm quarters. Where the grower has a good, tight frame that is frost proof the clumps can
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