. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 70 The Florists^ Review JANCABT 4, 1917. tacked in turn, the abnormal stimula- tion of lateral growth producing a much branched and bushy plant. A copious flow of gum from the twig- ends often follows the attacks of the caterpillars. In attacking fruit the young cater- pillars generally eat through the skin at or near the point of attachment of the fruit stem. The larva, as it grows, makes its way to the pit, where it feeds on the flesh, which soon becomes much discolored and more or less slimy. LarvsB entering at the side of the fruit are more lik
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. 70 The Florists^ Review JANCABT 4, 1917. tacked in turn, the abnormal stimula- tion of lateral growth producing a much branched and bushy plant. A copious flow of gum from the twig- ends often follows the attacks of the caterpillars. In attacking fruit the young cater- pillars generally eat through the skin at or near the point of attachment of the fruit stem. The larva, as it grows, makes its way to the pit, where it feeds on the flesh, which soon becomes much discolored and more or less slimy. LarvsB entering at the side of the fruit are more likely to eat out pockets or cavities in the flesh. The full-grown caterpillar spins a whitish silk cocoon in which to pupate. Moths emerge in the spring for egg lay- ing by the time the shoots are well out. KNOXVILLE, TENN. Christmas business as a whole was gratifying and everyone seems well pleased with the returns. The "shop early" idea seemed to prevail in Knox- ville, and orders were placed and deliv- eries made earlier than usual. High- priced stock did not sell extra well, but flowers of medium grade and price were in great demand. Baum's "Home of Flowers" had a rushing Christmas trade. They had practically everything in the way of cut flowers and plants that could be wished for, except poinsettias. They placed im- mortelle wreaths and covers on display about December 1, and these were prac- tically all sold out before Christmas. Business has been good since Christmas and nothing has gone to waste. The C. W. Crouch Co. reports a good Christmas trade. It had the largest number and the finest poinsettia plants ever grown in this section, and these were cleaned up. There was an ample supply of cut flowers, but nothing was left over. A. H. Dailey experienced an unusually good Christmas trade and the percent- age of increase in his business probably was greater than that of any other flo- rist, due to the enlargement of his store and its new location. He had
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