. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 24 The Florists' Review Mabch 12, FEEDING THE BLOOMING STOCK. Caution in Cloudy Weather, The weather conditions during the last three months in this part of the country have been such that any con- siderable amount of feeding could have resulted only disastrously. During such continuously cloudy weather as has pre- vailed here during almost the entire winter, the plants are not able to take up any extra food besides what is pro- vided in any good soil at planting time. Extra feeding could only result in soft growth and flowers that would lac
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 24 The Florists' Review Mabch 12, FEEDING THE BLOOMING STOCK. Caution in Cloudy Weather, The weather conditions during the last three months in this part of the country have been such that any con- siderable amount of feeding could have resulted only disastrously. During such continuously cloudy weather as has pre- vailed here during almost the entire winter, the plants are not able to take up any extra food besides what is pro- vided in any good soil at planting time. Extra feeding could only result in soft growth and flowers that would lack in keeping quality. During the last two weeks, however, there has been a de- cided change in the weather, and the plants are rapidly assuming a condition in which a little feeding will be bene- ficial. The spring crop will be shooting up and a little stimulant at regular in- tervals will improve the quality. If you have some wood ashes, a light sprinkling over the beds will sweeten the soil and tone up the appetite of the plants for the feed you will give them a little later. A week later, give them a liberal application of sheep manure, providing there is a moderate amount of sunshine. The Spring Mulch. About two weeks after the applica- tion of the sheep manure, your plants will be ready for the spring mulch which should be provided to prevent the severe drying out caused by the hot sun and the drafts when the ventilators are opened. Growers usually aim to get manure which is about half rotted for this purpose, but during the last two years we have used, for this spring mulch, manure that has recently come from the stables, and with excellent re- sults. It is put on quite heavily, but is ridged up between the rows instead of being spread evenly over the beds. The watering will soon spread it around after it has been leached somewhat. If the weather continues moderately sunny, a plentiful supply of water should be given. If the drainage is good, it is almost impossible to ov
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