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The Florists' Review 



July 28, 1014. 



have a smaller root system than Killar- 

 ney grafted, and probably this is the 

 reason they produce more flowers with 

 heavy applications of dried blood in 

 contrast to the grafted stock. 



Oood Bestdts from Acid Phosphate. 



On the whole, it is inadvisable to apply 

 more than eight pounds of dried blood 

 per hundred square feet. On the other 

 hand, applications of acid phosphate up 

 to eight pounds per hundre(f square 

 feet, the largest amount used in the ex- 

 periment, gave increasingly large num- 

 bers of flowers as the application was 

 increased, showing that the roses re- 

 sponded to applications of this fer- 

 tilizer. No benefit was observed from 

 applications of potassium sulphate, as 

 was the case with carnations also. 



These results lead to the recommenda- 

 tion of commercial fertilizers in the 

 following amounts per hundred square 

 feet, for first-year roses: Dried blood, 

 eight pounds; acid phosphate, eight 

 pounds. Experiments are being carried 

 on with still heavier applications of 

 acid phosphate; when they are com- 

 pleted, the advisability of heavy ap- 

 plications of this fertilizer will be de- 

 termined. 



Experiments have been made during 

 the year 1913-14 in regard to the use 

 of sulphate of ammonia in place of 

 dried blood on roses. It is found to be 

 a satisfactory source of plant food, but 

 much more difficult to use successfully, 

 since roses are particularly susceptible 

 to overfeeding with it. No experiments 

 have yet been made with nitrate of 

 soda. Acid phosphate was used during 

 the experiment as a source of phos- 

 phorus. It is quite probable that finely 

 ground, steamed bone meal could have 

 been used in equal amounts with as 

 good results, although its value was not 

 tested. 



When to Apply Dried Blood. 



The dried blood should not be ap- 

 plied in full amount at the time of 

 preparation of the soil, but one-fourth 

 should be mixed with the soil and ma- 

 nure at this time, followed by three 

 further applications as top-dressings 

 during the season, at times when the 

 roses are coming into heftvy crop. On 

 no account should application be made 

 during the off season, or the period of 

 little growth, during the dark days of 

 winter. Care should be taken not to 

 scratch the dried blood into the soil 

 deeper than one-half inch, as deeper 

 cultivation will cause the breaking of 

 many small roots, and dropping of the 

 older leaves as a result of the disturb- 

 ance of the root system. 



The results given in this summary 

 were obtained by applying fertilizer to 

 the type of soil known as the brown silt 

 loam, common throughout the corn belt. 

 On account of the moderate amount of 

 dried blood recommended, and the small 

 tendency of acid phosphate to produce 

 injury from overfeeding, these amounts 

 are undoubtedly safe for use on any 

 Illinois soil. The fertilizers recom- 

 mended will supply the elements lacking 

 in most soils also, with the exception of 

 those peaty and sandy soils of northern 

 Illinois which have been shown to be 

 deficient in potassium. 



Lawrence, Mass. — Thornton Bros., 

 who have conducted a fiorists' and seed 

 business here for forty years, opened 

 their new store in the Oswald block Sat- 

 urday, July 11. 



A HUNDRED FOR ONE. 



A single dollar invested in seed of my famous SILVM PINK SNAPDRAQON will start » 

 hundred cart wheels rolling your way. We have told you that this variety was the best and most 

 profitable Snapdragon in existence. We here offer some additional proof: 



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Mk. O. S. Ramsburo. La Orangeville, N. T., July 11, 1914. 



Dear Sir:- 1 have plants of Silver Pink from your seed but find that I have not enough and am 

 writing to ask if you sell 500 plants at the 1000 rate. I had 1000 of your plants last year and do not 

 think that I ever saw plants furnish so many blossoms. Kindly let me know at once. 



Very respectfully. MRS. A. J. DIDDELL. 



G. S. Ramsbukg. Port Jarvis. N. Y., July 11. 1914. 



Dear Sir— Inclosed find check for $5.00 for seven packets of S. P. Snap seed. I have been very 

 satisfied with them both in and out doors. Yours truly, 



FRANK J. WEISS. 



O. S. Ramsbukg. Upper Sandusky, 0.. July 13. 1914. 



Dear Sir:- Inclosed find check for $2.00 for SO plants of Silver Pink from seed. We tried your 

 seed last year in August and th*y ar* still brtoslns In th« dollar*. Yours truly. 



CONSTIEN BROS. 



It is safe to follow a grower who knows. We have scores of repeat orders like these. They are 

 a safe guide to yon and a great satisfaction to us. 



Sow seed in Jaly and AHSUSt for a long flowering season. Price of new crop, $1.00 per pkt.; 

 3 for $2 f 0: 7 for S5.00. by parcel post. 



For rail •lassoMS buy plants. Price. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per ICOO. SCO at lOOO rate. Quan- 

 tity limited. Order today. New cultural directions ready. They go free with every order; to 

 others for a stamp. All orders cash. 



G. S. RAMSBURG, 



Mention The Review when yon write. 



SOMERSWORTH, N. H. 



Pansy Park Perfection 



BEST STRAIN OF GIANT SHOW AND FANCY PANSIES 



The flowers are of largest size and most perfect form. I have made grow- 

 ing of pansy seeds and plants a specialty for 40 years and it is the result of 

 many years of breedinfir and selection. It also contains every variety introduced 

 by foreign growers to date. Over 75 varieties mixed, the reds, bronzes and best 

 fancy sorts in large proportion. Trade packet, $1.C0; }i-oz., $1.50; -^-oz., $2.50; 

 i«-oz., $1.50; 1-oz., $8.00. 



L. W. GOODELL. r«, r«i DWISHT. MASS. 



Mwitlon The Bevlew when yog write. 



Celery Planls-Celery Plants 



Fine plants. Have sold 100.000 already, which 

 proves my plants are 0. K. Can ship promptly. 

 Golden Self- blanching. White Plume. Golden 

 Heart. Winter Queen, Giant Pascal. Also late 

 Cabbage plants. 



Warren Shinn, Woodbury, N. J. 



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INDIANAPOLIS. 



C. R. Green, with A. Wiegand's Sons 

 Co., is back on the job after spending 

 a two weeks ' vacation in Brown county. 

 Homer Wiegand left this week for an 

 automobile trip through northern In- 

 diana. 



Baur & Steinkamp have a fine lot of 

 carnations coming on in the field. The 



Lilium Formosuni 



New crop, fine, plump, well 

 matured bulbs. 



7 to 9-inch, 300 bulbs to case, $7.50 per 

 100; $65.00 per 1000. 



9 to 10-inch, 200 bulbs to case, $12.0<' P«' 

 100; $100.00 per 1000. 



A. Henderson & Co. 



369 RIVER STREET. CHICAGO 



stock, which includes many of the new 

 varieties, is looking unusually pood, 



