. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 432 The American Florist. April 2, neighborly qualities, the management of mules, the evils of cut-throat methods and the trials of school ma'ams, all pro- ductive of the usual crop of spasms. John H. Murray of the School of Forestry spoke in advocacy of a broader scope for the society's activities on educa- tional lines. Then came Mr. Ferrier who, first divesting himself of his pipe, proceeded to warble a defiant Scottish melody of several octaves' range and then turned his attention to the expounding of the rule
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 432 The American Florist. April 2, neighborly qualities, the management of mules, the evils of cut-throat methods and the trials of school ma'ams, all pro- ductive of the usual crop of spasms. John H. Murray of the School of Forestry spoke in advocacy of a broader scope for the society's activities on educa- tional lines. Then came Mr. Ferrier who, first divesting himself of his pipe, proceeded to warble a defiant Scottish melody of several octaves' range and then turned his attention to the expounding of the rules of civilized warfare. H. A. Groby, famed for kohlrabi and Chinese cucumb- ers, Mr. Thrall, dahlia enthusiast, F. G. Horn, a philosopher on the violet ques- tion, Messrs. Nye and Ferguson, bowling specialists, ex-Secretary Pettit, Treasurer Kydd, and Messrs. Patton and Hawkins followed with a few' words each, and John Handyside told again in melodious voice the full and impressive details of "how Paddy stole the ; A hearty vote of thanks to those who had contributed the lavish display of flowers and plants which adorned the room and the singing of Auld Lang Syne brought the festivities to a close just before the midnight hour. THE CARNATION. Preparing: For New Stock. It is now time to commence prepara- tions for the coming season's stock, and the propagating of the slow growing varieties should be well under way. The old stools should be planted in the bench or in boxes in a place where they can receive all the light possible to guard against them throwing up weak growths for cuttings. The temperature in day- time should be kept as cool as possible without causing cold draughts, because a direct cold wind blowing on the young, tender growths will very soon cause them to mildew. Also a temperature of about 45° at night will suit them best. Some kinds are very slow in producing stock. These should be placed in a warmer house and kept a little on the dry side. The
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