CUT FLOWERS UNDER GLASS IO5 



plants, which should be fifteen inches apart 

 both ways. Leave a slight depression around 

 the base of the plant in order that the ball 

 may receive the direct benefit from a good 

 watering after plants have been set. The 

 subsequent waterings should be very carefully 

 applied until heavy firing commences, when 

 the plants will be better able to withstand 

 water to a certain extent. That is, keep them 

 on the "dry side." If not allowed to dry 

 out, the earth will become sour and prevent 

 root action. It is essential at all stages of 

 growth to keep the plants growing without 

 any checks, but do not force them or they will 

 give poor results later in the season. 



The plants should be disbudded. Pinch 

 off the first crop of buds when they have 

 shown colour. Have the plants well estab- 

 lished before allowing them to bloom, being 

 careful not to rob them of too much foliage. 

 Use judgment between the strong and weak 

 plants. When cutting the blooms from 

 young or matured plants, their future growth 

 should be taken into consideration. Try 

 to determine how many "eyes" of the wood 

 should be taken with the bud in order that they 

 may " break " freely and to the best advantage. 



