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grown, fires are run almost constantly even during the 

 warm nights in summer. This drives out an excess of 

 moisture which would otherwise accumulate on the foli- 

 age and induce disease, especially mildew. 



41. Labor supply. As the number of men employed 

 under glass is not large, the question of labor is not so 

 important as in vegetable-growing and other branches 

 of horticultural activities. Nevertheless, a large flower- 

 producing industry requires a considerable number of 

 laborers, and conditions should be such that they can be 

 readily secured and retained. As a rule, laborers do not 

 like to travel long distances for employment, therefore 

 living conditions in the immediate vicinity should be 

 such that men may be easily kept. A grower should aim 

 to make his help contented with their living conditions, 

 for this goes a long way in solving labor problems. A 

 man's value should increase each year as he becomes 

 better acquainted with the work and the owner's methods. 



42. Character of the community. The character of 

 the community is a factor which is of great importance in 

 the location of any industry. .As a rule, rural sections 

 are safe places in which to live, and especially good for 

 children. The educational advantages, however, should 

 not be overlooked. Good public schools should be easily 

 available, and churches should be within easy reach, also 

 enough social interests to make life enjoyable. Auto- 

 mobiles and telephones have made it possible to live longer 

 distances from social centers and yet keep closely in touch 

 with these interests. A flower-grower should not be so 

 closely wrapped up in his personal interests that he neg- 

 lects his duties to his church and town. He should take 

 an active interest in everything which pertains to the 

 welfare of both. 



