. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 336 The American Florist. Sept. 10. with free ventilation and rather less moisture. A spraying: with Bordeaux mixture is given after the plants are estab- lished in the benches, witli a view to checking fungoid troubles, the formu- la best adapted for this spray being 4-6-5t), which signifies four pounds of bluestone, six pounds of lime, and 50 gallons of water. But some varieties are more tender in foliage than others, and even a Bordeaux mixture of this intensity will occasionally burn some of the young leaves,
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. 336 The American Florist. Sept. 10. with free ventilation and rather less moisture. A spraying: with Bordeaux mixture is given after the plants are estab- lished in the benches, witli a view to checking fungoid troubles, the formu- la best adapted for this spray being 4-6-5t), which signifies four pounds of bluestone, six pounds of lime, and 50 gallons of water. But some varieties are more tender in foliage than others, and even a Bordeaux mixture of this intensity will occasionally burn some of the young leaves, especially when applied on a bright and warm day, the foliage being more susceptible un- der those conditions. Plenty of fresh air will be required both day and night to insure a sturdy growth, and careful examinations of the soil in the beds should be made from day to day, in order to water intelligently, for while the soil should never become sodden, still it should be moist right through to the bottom of the bench to encourage the roots to spread. Staking and tying being completed, it will be needful to go through the plants frequently to keep the young shoots within bounds, else they are likely to get caught in the wires or strings and become crooked. Topping also needs frequent atten- tion, the first growths being too short in stem to be of much value for the market, and besides this a good bushy plant will be needed to give a regular cut of long-stemmed flowers during the winter months. It is the autumn growth that counts, for plants move slowly during the short and frequently dark days of winter. W. H. Taplin. Carnations in Lancaster County, Pa. There will be no diminishment in the quantity of carnations planted the coming winter, neither will there be much of an increase. With copious rains all through the planting season and up to the middle of June the plants have had a good start; a drought of about four weeks hardened them into prime condition and the good soaking r
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