. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. yp//. The American Florist. 231 <:ome at all dry, although the water can be withheld a little as soon as they show signs of rooting. The cut- tings should also be shaded, using light cotton cloth tacked on frames or hung overhead. It should be drawn up out of the way on cloudy days, and only used to prevent the rays of the sun striking the cuttings at any time. After the cuttings have been in sand about 18 to 20 days, they can be al- lowed a little early morning sun and late afternoon sunshine to harden them up
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. yp//. The American Florist. 231 <:ome at all dry, although the water can be withheld a little as soon as they show signs of rooting. The cut- tings should also be shaded, using light cotton cloth tacked on frames or hung overhead. It should be drawn up out of the way on cloudy days, and only used to prevent the rays of the sun striking the cuttings at any time. After the cuttings have been in sand about 18 to 20 days, they can be al- lowed a little early morning sun and late afternoon sunshine to harden them up a little. Pot them off as soon as the roots are half an inch to three- quarters of an inch long. Use water always the temperature of house. Sand should be 65° to 70°, overhead 58° to 60°. E. Kansas City, Mo. MONTH'S BUSINESS OPENS STRONfi. February business has made a good start and indications point to an in- crease over January sales. The weath- er continues cold and market condi- tions remain unchanged. Roses con- tinue scarce and high in price, but car- nations, sweet peas, tulips, jonquils, narcissi and violets are more plentiful and the quality better. Pot plants of all kinds sell at sight. The St. Valen- tine's day trade promises to be larger than ever before. NOTES. W. J. Barnes has good cuts of car- nations, tulips, jonquils and narcissi. His lilacs and rhododendrons are mak- ing a fine showing. Funeral work has been heavy during the past week and the call for pot plants continues good. The auto show which opened here February 12 brought many orders for decorations to the florists, the bulk of them going to the Alpha Floral Co., who decorated the main hall and many of the dealers' salesrooms. A. Newell reports good business in weddings, parties and funeral work. Pots of spring flowers are selling well. Great preparations have been made here for the St. Valentine's day trade. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. is cutting excellent roses, carnations and sweet peas. Good azaleas
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