. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 414 The American Florist. Sept. G. X. Amrhyn. Pres. Aiiiericjin Ass'n of Park Sii])oriiitfti<lrnls The best species for florists' uses is S. pinnatus, sold under many varie- tal names. The best of these is S. Wisetonensis. The original type of this beautiful variety was very com- pact in habit, shaded from pale pink to orange, and very Horiferous. mak- ing a charming Easter plant. The type Is no longer pure, and from one packet of seed one may expect plants ot'\ari- ous habits and flowers with a wide range
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 414 The American Florist. Sept. G. X. Amrhyn. Pres. Aiiiericjin Ass'n of Park Sii])oriiitfti<lrnls The best species for florists' uses is S. pinnatus, sold under many varie- tal names. The best of these is S. Wisetonensis. The original type of this beautiful variety was very com- pact in habit, shaded from pale pink to orange, and very Horiferous. mak- ing a charming Easter plant. The type Is no longer pure, and from one packet of seed one may expect plants ot'\ari- ous habits and flowers with a wide range of color, yellow, apricot, salmon. pink, carmine, crimson, mauve and pur- ple, with various markings and com- binations. The compact plants usually give the pale colors, and the taller, the mauves and purples. The flowers are very effective, and will last a long time when cut. For conservatory work they will remain in flower for three or four months. The taller growing plants may be selected for cutting and the more com- pact ones for pot plants. They produce seeds freely. The type best suited to the purpose of the grower might be segregated for seed bearing. To avoid pollination by undesirable types the plants selected for seed should be In a separate compartment. The time to sow for spring flowering is August. The seed pans or flats should be placed In a cool, shaded house, and when the seedlings are large enough to handle they may be potted Into a 2-lnch pot. Never allow the young plants to become pot-bound or dry. Keep them going. The final potting may be into a G-inch or 7-inch or 8- Inch pot, according to the purpose de- sired. A 6-inch pot is large enough for an Easter plant for sale. An 8- Inch pot is not too large for cut flower or conservatory use. The^ like a fibrous, sandy loam, about one-third humus. Large plants may be grown if liberal treatment Is given. After the plants are well rooted, weekly, and later semi-weekly applications of liquid manure may be given. T
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