. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. SUPTVUBBB 17, 1914. Thc'lFIorists^ Review ^:d^' *^-- 15 18 not perpetuated, however, and it is more than likely that stock from your varit'gated plant will come gretin in anollier season. However, if the varie- gation is sufficiently pronounced to be distinct, it would be well to save all bulb lets and increase your stock. C. W. FLORIOULTUEE AS A PROFESSION. Its Possibilities. A pamphlet just issued by the depart- ment of floriculture of the Massachu- setts Agricultural College, at Amherst, presents, in addition to information in regard to the inst
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. SUPTVUBBB 17, 1914. Thc'lFIorists^ Review ^:d^' *^-- 15 18 not perpetuated, however, and it is more than likely that stock from your varit'gated plant will come gretin in anollier season. However, if the varie- gation is sufficiently pronounced to be distinct, it would be well to save all bulb lets and increase your stock. C. W. FLORIOULTUEE AS A PROFESSION. Its Possibilities. A pamphlet just issued by the depart- ment of floriculture of the Massachu- setts Agricultural College, at Amherst, presents, in addition to information in regard to the instruction, equipment, etc., of the department, a brief survey of tlie field and its possibilities and opportunities for one taking up flori- culture as a profession. In this regard, the pamphlet reads: "The growth of the cut flower indus- try during the last twenty-five years has been phenomenal. The last decade has ulso witnessed great advances in the production of ornamental plants. In fact, the growing of flowers and plants under glass, which was origi- nally a luxury of the wealthy, has de- veloped into a profession which here in New England is one of the most important of agricultural specialties. "In commercial floriculture, the east, particularly New England, owing to its nearness to market, has made wonder- ful progress. In this section the indus- try is still in its infancy and destined to undergo still greater development and more radical changes. We have by no means reached the limit of im- provement and we have reason to ex- pect as much advancement in the fu- ture as has occurred in the past. "Floriculture is now a profession based on scientific knowledge. It is no longer in an experimental stage; it has assumed immense proportions, and is upon a safe basis. Granting that the production of flowers and plants is an important industry and that the num- ber of conservatories in public parks is increasing, the question naturally arises: 'What are the oppor
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