Archive image from page 104 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom cyclopediaofamer06bail Year: 1906 rather dry in fall, so that the wood may ripen thor- oughly and early. When the leaves have fallen off, the plants are stored away in convenient places, where they are sh
Archive image from page 104 of Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising. Cyclopedia of American horticulture, comprising suggestions for cultivation of horticultural plants, descriptions of the species of fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants sold in the United States and Canada, together with geographical and biographical sketches, and a synopsis of the vegetable kingdom cyclopediaofamer06bail Year: 1906 rather dry in fall, so that the wood may ripen thor- oughly and early. When the leaves have fallen off, the plants are stored away in convenient places, where they are sheltered from severe frost. Sometimes the Lilac, especially Marlyensis, is forced from balls of earth which are not potted, but this does not always give satisfactory results. About three to four weeks is required to force the plants into bloom with the temperature recommended below. The first days after bringing the plants into the forcing room, a temperature of 55-00° may be given, gradually raising to 78-88° and maintained as equally as possible until the panicles are fully developed and the first flowers begin to expand; then the temperature is lowered to 00-00°, and when the panicles are about half open the plants are transferred to a cool greenhouse. Hardeningoff is essential to ensure good keeping quali- ties of the flowers. The red-flowered varieties are often forced in darkened rooms in order to have the flowers blanched or only slightly colored. The shade of color depends entirely on the time when full light is given and also on the temperature. Show plants in pots should be grown in full light to have the foliage well developed. While the temperature is higher than 70°, frequent syringing is necessary. It is, of course, pos- sible to force Lilacs in a lower temperature, and this will be even advisable if the longer time required does not count. Full advice for commercial Lilac forcing is given by Fr. Harms in 'Flieder und Asparagus,' a book devoted almost exclusiv
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