192 Gardening Under Glass 



require a stimulant. A light application of pul- 

 verized sheep manure between the plants will be 

 of much benefit. Avoid chemical fertilizers at 

 this season of the year, as they are too quick in 

 their action, and since full ventilation cannot be 

 given the plants may be destroyed. 



A word on fertilizers may be in order, in that 

 it is always good policy to get the bulletins issued 

 by the State Experiment Stations, showing the 

 analysis of the different brands. One can feel 

 safe in accepting these reports. Of course those 

 with experience know which are the most relia- 

 ble, but it is good practice to have the bulletins 

 in any case, as they are issued to any one who 

 applies for copies. 



Should the soil at any time show a tendency 

 to become green, a slight dressing of slacked lime 

 may be given, thus correcting the acidity of the 

 soil, also making the bacteria more active. Lime 

 must never be considered as a fertilizer. Its 

 use on soil is for the purpose above described. 



The best guide in determining when to stimu- 

 late the plants is one's own olxservation that the 

 flowers show signs of not being up to standard. 

 Be cautious about appl3'ing stimulants to Violets 

 as they are not gross feeders like Roses. 



Enemies are: red spider and green fly. The 

 presence of the former may be known by the 



