. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Mrs. Chas. E. Critchell. Presidmit Ladies' Society ot Am. Florists Mrs. Ciias. H. Maynard, Detroit, Micii. Secy Ladies' Society of American Florists. Mrs. M. A. Patten. 1st Vioe-Pres. Ladies' Society of -\m. Florists. One of the first points to consider in entering on the cultivation of the per- ennial larkspurs is the provision of a deep and moderately rich bed or border for their accommodation. A compara- tively light and open position should be selected by preference, the surface cov- ered with a layer of nicel
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Mrs. Chas. E. Critchell. Presidmit Ladies' Society ot Am. Florists Mrs. Ciias. H. Maynard, Detroit, Micii. Secy Ladies' Society of American Florists. Mrs. M. A. Patten. 1st Vioe-Pres. Ladies' Society of -\m. Florists. One of the first points to consider in entering on the cultivation of the per- ennial larkspurs is the provision of a deep and moderately rich bed or border for their accommodation. A compara- tively light and open position should be selected by preference, the surface cov- ered with a layer of nicely-rotted manure from the farmyard or stable, some four to six inches in thickness, and the soil trenched to a depth of two feet, the manure being well incorpo- rated in the process. Another essential to success is the avoidance of overcrowding, which for so long a period was a great hindrance to successful delphinium culture. Four or five feet will be a good distance at which to arrange distinct varieties apart, unless it is desired to have large masses of color, when rather closer planting may be adopted. Overcrowd- ing of the growths in the individual plants results in the production of com- paratively small flower spikes, and ought in all cases to be avoided by rigorous thinning in the early stages of growth. When replanting home- grown roots, the proper course to take is to carefully divide each one into two or three portions, with two or three growths, and remove, if any, the weak growths. In the seasons in which the old plants or stools are not lifted, the thinning of the shoots can be read- ily done when they have pushed through the soil and attained a height of three or four inches. As a matter of course, those possessing the greatest degree of strength remain for the pro- duction of flower spikes, and the others are cut off near the base. The early part of March may be con- sidered the best time for the plant- ing of delphiniums, but with a stock of plants in pots from
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