. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. \'''?r-: . ?•?«: ?•-.! 'V, '<;fr~ '^"ST* 8, 1920 The Floriists' Review 23 August 15 when they are planted late. In three to four weeks after the picking of the blossoms has stopped, the berries will begin to ripen and can be picked two or three times each week until No- vember 1, or even later in some sea- sons. The following spring they will need cultivation and hoeing, cutting out some of the plants, if too thick, and they will produce a satisfactory crop in June. They will again fruit during the fall months, but it is more satisfac
. Florists' review [microform]. Floriculture. \'''?r-: . ?•?«: ?•-.! 'V, '<;fr~ '^"ST* 8, 1920 The Floriists' Review 23 August 15 when they are planted late. In three to four weeks after the picking of the blossoms has stopped, the berries will begin to ripen and can be picked two or three times each week until No- vember 1, or even later in some sea- sons. The following spring they will need cultivation and hoeing, cutting out some of the plants, if too thick, and they will produce a satisfactory crop in June. They will again fruit during the fall months, but it is more satisfactory to start a new plantation each spring for the fall crop. While it is desirable to set out the plants as early in the spring as the ground can be worked, the plants will do well if put out any time before June 1. L. E. Taft. NEW YORK. The Market. Cut flower business last week was not active. Beginning with a normal de- mand, business at midweek commenced to slacken, until at the end it was un- usually dull, even for this time of year. With the prospect of a 3-day holiday ahead of them, buyers July 1 and 2 cov- ered only for actual needs and had the ehoice of the market at nominal prices. Monday, July 5, the market was dead on account of the holiday. While most of the wholesalers were at their posts, there was hardly enough business in both markets to keep one establishment busy. Anticipating such conditions, growers generally have refrained from shipping. American Beauty roses have been in fair supply, with the demand for them quite weak. About $25 is the top price for special grades, and the quality is nothing to boast about. Hybrid teas are in sufficient quantity to meet the de- mand and clean up nicely within a price range of $1 to $12 per hundred, with one or two varieties, such as Scott Key and Hadley, reaching $20. The supply of carnations is surprising for the time of year, growers evidently hesitating to clear out their benches while fairly good flowers are com
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