. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 12 The Florists^ Review Junk 26, 1919. the cordon syatem, exhibition flowers may be reasonably expected over an ex- tended season. However, the help ques- tion in the majority of gardens has been a rather perplexing one for some time past, and to grow sweet peas on the cordon system where any quantity ia cultivated takes considerable time, so that it has in some gardens been en- tirely dropped during the last two sea- sons. Let us hope that as the world's affairs become stabilized, and we re- turn to normal conditions, this form of culture may be m
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 12 The Florists^ Review Junk 26, 1919. the cordon syatem, exhibition flowers may be reasonably expected over an ex- tended season. However, the help ques- tion in the majority of gardens has been a rather perplexing one for some time past, and to grow sweet peas on the cordon system where any quantity ia cultivated takes considerable time, so that it has in some gardens been en- tirely dropped during the last two sea- sons. Let us hope that as the world's affairs become stabilized, and we re- turn to normal conditions, this form of culture may be more largely followed, for we want to see our beautiful annual grown at its best, and this is certainly the way to do ; How to Increase Interest? A lengthy discussion took place as to means of increasing the interest in the society's work. On this subject Secre- tary Gray said in his report, "I have heard our society referred to as of little consequence, owing to the mistaken idea that organizations like ours should have large reserve funds. I look upon hor- ticultural bodies in general as more or less philanthropic in nature, and believe the funds should be expended to fur- ther the objects and aims for which they are organized, retaining from year to year a balance sufficient for them to continue to function. "Too often it is the case that hearty applause is heard when a large sum is turned into the treasury at the end of the year, and scant notice given to the report of what has been accomplished in the way of promoting horticulture, no matter how wisely the money may have been spent. "For a society of national scope a modest sum is involved. This suggests that an effort should be made to in- crease the interest, and make our so- ciety assume the importance it should. Members should grasp every oppor- tunity to induce sweet pea lovers to join our ranks, for it is only through interesting others that we shall be able to build up a strong organization. In
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