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The Florists^ Review 



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The Big B3WS of Red Ribboa are ao lavariable G>ocomlUat of the Wortli-wtiile Clirittmas Plant Arraogemeat. 



hair-like roots and that one real drying 

 up will practically ruin if not kill them. 

 If one gets dry, do not pour a little 

 water on the surface and imagine that 

 you are soaking it. Submerge the pots 

 in a tub or pail of water until the 

 cessation of bubbles indicates that they 

 are thoroughly moistened. E. melan- 

 thera is the great Christmas variety. 

 Some E. Mediterranea, pink, and other 

 varieties are available also in small 

 quantities. 



willows and the culture is of the easi- 

 est. They need an abundant water 

 supply at all times and heavy feeding. 



BUDDLEIA ASIATIOA. 



Buddleia Asiatica, the winter lilac, 

 as it is commonly called, is something 

 of a novelty. The pure white flowers 

 are in fine condition for Christmas and 

 have a most delightful perfume. Cut- 

 tings rooted in April are now in 6-inch 

 pots and in full flower. By carrying 

 over plants, large specimens may be 

 had. This is a plant worthy the atten- 

 tion of florists. The cuttings root like 



MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS. 



Scarlet geraniums, double varieties 

 especially, if nicely flowered, are good 

 Christmas plants. Keep them in a 

 light position and not too warm. Bun 

 the soil a little on the dry side to keep 

 the foliage green. Scarlet and pink 

 bouvardias are not much seen now- 

 adays. Nice plants in 6-inch pots are 

 attractive and something of a novelty. 

 Heliotropes are not of a Christmas 

 color, but their delicious fragrance sells 

 them. Nice, bushy plants in 6-inch pots 

 should be in demand. Standard helio- 

 tropes are something of a novelty and, 

 wiUi nicely flowered heads, make a 

 desirable Christmas plant. Be sure to 

 wrap these heavily. They are easily 

 chilled, and those purchasing them 



should be advised to give them a warm 

 room. 



It is somewhat early in the season 

 for bulbous plants, but Boman hya- 

 cinths and Paper White narcissi are 

 available. The first-named are the 

 more desirable, the heavy odor of the 

 narcissi being objectionable to many. 

 A pretty pan can be made of Eomans 

 and small ferns. The ferns grow and 

 make a shapely centerpiece when the 

 bulbs have passed. Liljr of the valley 

 in 6-inch or 7-inch pots, if well foliaged, 

 will attract some buyers. Keep the 

 plants warm, as they have been forced 

 hard. Any chill will speedily cause 

 the plants to wilt. A few tulips and 

 trumpet narcissi are usually available, 

 but these are not ordinarily of sufficient 

 quantity or merit to deserve much 

 notice. 



For an inerpensive plant, the dwarf 

 stevia is quite desirable. It is com- 

 mon, of course, but is light and grace- 



