. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Fig. 3.—Too Much Feed When Buds are Well Advanced. terial between the plants that, if once soaked with water, remains wet and clammy for a long time. For this rea- son it is best to water around the in- dividual plants only for a time, until the roots push out and take possession of some at least of the new soil. In the meantime the grower should fre- quently stir the surface to admit all the air possible and prevent it casing over. Should this occur at any time during the season stir a little lime and soot in equ
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. Fig. 3.—Too Much Feed When Buds are Well Advanced. terial between the plants that, if once soaked with water, remains wet and clammy for a long time. For this rea- son it is best to water around the in- dividual plants only for a time, until the roots push out and take possession of some at least of the new soil. In the meantime the grower should fre- quently stir the surface to admit all the air possible and prevent it casing over. Should this occur at any time during the season stir a little lime and soot in equal proportions into the soil. This will create a good atmosphere around the plants, keep fungus at bay and sweeten the soil. While the strong growing single va- rieties wrap around the soil with their roots and take a good hold without mucii trouble, the doubles are weaker and do not get hold with the same facility, and It Is these that call for the most care and attention from the skilful grower. While it cannot be denied that the latter are more diffi- cult In every way to handle, yet there Is no excuse for the wretched showing they make in some otherwise well managed establishments. No matter the condition of soil or situation the grower at least can keep his plants free of insects, give them attention to removing side shoots and thus build up as .'••trong a center crown as pos- sible and try them out under the best circumstances instead of saying that they "won't do ; Besides Marie Louise and its various synonyms there are several varieties more or less new to the trade and we think it would be of great assistance to beginners In the business if those growers who have had experience of them would relate it in the columns of the Fi/jrist. A Test of Aphlne. So many "killers" have from time to time been heard from that we confess to having developed a strong disposition to be shown just what they will kill. A representative of the American
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