CARNATIONS IN ILLINOIS 



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The following is a summary of the cultural methods 

 which, according to the experience of the writer, are best 

 suited to produce the best resuhs in this region: Take the 

 cuttings during the months of January and February, and 

 as soon as they have made a nice bunch of roots pot them 

 up into aJ/^-in. pots, using a Hve, fresh soil, inchned to a 



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loamy nature, and containing very Httle manure. The 

 reason of this is to promote a sturdy, robust growth without 

 any degree of softness. After potting give them a Hght 

 place where they can be treated to a cool temperature with 

 air on every favorable occasion. As the young plants grow 



