. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. XCEPTING the orchid it- self, no modern flower can surpass the sweet pea in exquisite beauty, richness of coloring and sweetness of fragrance. During March, April and May, winter-flowering peas at- tain their highest state of excellence and at this time the demand seems unlimited—and some- times, also, the supply. But after early June, greenhouse peas live largely on their reputation. For brides and gradu- ates, however, the demand for good sweet peas is active even to the last day of June. To meet this late demand, as well as the less insistent de
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. XCEPTING the orchid it- self, no modern flower can surpass the sweet pea in exquisite beauty, richness of coloring and sweetness of fragrance. During March, April and May, winter-flowering peas at- tain their highest state of excellence and at this time the demand seems unlimited—and some- times, also, the supply. But after early June, greenhouse peas live largely on their reputation. For brides and gradu- ates, however, the demand for good sweet peas is active even to the last day of June. To meet this late demand, as well as the less insistent demand in July, the writer has for some years been growing an outdoor crop of what is popu- larly known as sum- mer or late-flowering Spencers. As the time is approaching for getting this crop un- der way, a few re- marks on our system of growing may be timely. It should be borne in mind that the data given apply to the climatic conditions of Chicago. Seed is sown in the greenhouse February 1. The seed- lings are potted about a month later, four in a 4-inch pot or three in a 3-inch pot, and are placed in the cool- est house we have, or in a coldframe with enough steam pipes to keep out frost. The latter method is the best and least expen- sive way to grow on this young stock. About April 1, or after the seedlings are well started, the top of each plant should be pinched to encourage the later- als, which become the real body of the plants. A fall-plowed, well manured and limed piece of land should be selected. It is also important that the land have a slight slope, preferably to By GEORGE J. BALL. the south. The slope insures the all-im- portant matter of drainage, besides leav- ing the soil in workable condition as early as the frost is drawn out of it. This slight slope is also a necessary fea- ture of irrigation, though a fall of twelve inches in 100 feet is ample. Before transferring the stock to the field, a thorough fumigation or spraying for green fly is necessary. Lack
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