. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 310 The American Florist. Mar. 28, to two feet of water, a rich alluvial soil, such as is found in an old pond, or, where artificial means are used, the richer the soil, the better, as it must of necessity be restricted. This should be a rich, mellow loam, composted, if possible, in the fall and consisting of two parts good sods, top soil inclined to be heavy, and one part cow manure, kept in a soil-shed or covered with boards or other covering to throw off heavy rains. This soil is adapted for growing all kinds o
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 310 The American Florist. Mar. 28, to two feet of water, a rich alluvial soil, such as is found in an old pond, or, where artificial means are used, the richer the soil, the better, as it must of necessity be restricted. This should be a rich, mellow loam, composted, if possible, in the fall and consisting of two parts good sods, top soil inclined to be heavy, and one part cow manure, kept in a soil-shed or covered with boards or other covering to throw off heavy rains. This soil is adapted for growing all kinds of aquatic plants, in fact almost all kinds of plants, with the addition ot some peat or leaf- soil and sand for a few species. Wm. Thicker. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. PROPAGATING AND NOVELTIES. Propagation of stock intended for early planting should commence without delay, particularly several of the short-jointed, slow-growing varieties like Nellie Pockett, Mrs. Coombes, Mrs. Jerome Jones, its sports, and many others of similar growth, also all varieties which are slow in making roots. Place the stools in a light, airy place where they will get plenty ot ventilation and a cool tempera- ture, keeping them a little on the dry side to encourage a strong, stocky growth. Take the cuttings as soon as large enough to handle and place them in the propagating bed, consisting of clean, fresh sand, maintaining a temperature of about 50°. Water thoroughly at the start and afterwards spray the cuttings once in a while to prevent wilting. They will then root readily in about ten days. The main thing to consider from now on to insure success is to keep the young stock cool and growing steadily right along, never allowing the temperature to get too high or the soil to get too wet. Give a fumigating once a week to keep down the green fly. Catalogues from firms offering novel- ties are now mostly to hand and a big array of fine things is being ofiered, both American and foreign, and progress demands that
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