. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. October 26, 1916. The Florists^ Review 15 fourth dressing, and set the plants about 12x12 or 12x14, remembering that a seedling plant of Silver Pink does big business and requires room. If the walks are narrow, set the first row six or more inches from the side of the bed, to allow for spread of Slants. Avoid setting the plants deep, leep them growing by cultivation and moisture, giving all the air possible at all times. During the flowering season use light feeds of well-rotted or liquid manure, but be careful not to overdo. The temperature should
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. October 26, 1916. The Florists^ Review 15 fourth dressing, and set the plants about 12x12 or 12x14, remembering that a seedling plant of Silver Pink does big business and requires room. If the walks are narrow, set the first row six or more inches from the side of the bed, to allow for spread of Slants. Avoid setting the plants deep, leep them growing by cultivation and moisture, giving all the air possible at all times. During the flowering season use light feeds of well-rotted or liquid manure, but be careful not to overdo. The temperature should be run at 50 degrees. When the plants have made six inches of growth, put up support- ers. We prefer wires at each side of the row, eight, eighteen and thirty inches high, with cross strings every four inches. Whatever method is used, attend to it at once. Straight stems are wanted; besides, supports let in air and light. "Eegarding the kind of bench, there is no difference between solid and raised benches, providing the solid beds have drainage. Allow four feet or more of head room, to avoid draw- ing the plants. Attend to fumigating or spraying at least once every three weeks. Green fly is the worst enemy. If tobacco dust is used for fumigating, go lightly to avoid scorching. When to Sow. "The following dates are taken from our records; they may vary in different latitudes: For fall blossoms sow the seed in April and May. For late winter sow the seed in July and August, and continue until Christmas for crops until Memorial day. For a special Memorial crop we sow the seed the flrst week in September. Plants beginning to flower in February or later will continue in profitable crop until July. Blossoms at Christmas are hard to get from any variety, due to dull weather and short days. You can come nearest to it by experimenting with the temperature and the date of sowing the seed. Additional profit can be had by letting one flower spike on each plant remain until sever
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