IT GKEENHOUSB MANAGEMENT. 



be has seen the results of their use in numerous in- 

 stances, so that they can be used without hesitation. It 

 is hoped that the information as to the best methods of 

 forcing vegetables will be of especial value, as but little 

 attention has been given that industry, which is one 

 that is rapidly increasing in importance. Although 

 this subject has perhaps received less space than it really 

 deserves, we have endeavored to present it in a clear and 

 concise form that can be followed and understood by 

 anyone. 



In treating the standard crops of the commercial 

 florist, such as the rose, carnation, violet and chrysan- 

 themum, we have touched upon the time and method of 

 cultivation and the general care required in growing 

 them, but have not deemed it worth while to go into 

 lengthy descriptions of varieties, as they change from 

 year to year ; the lists given, however, are those that are 

 to-day deemed most valuable. 



Florists are more and more, each year, troubled by 

 injurious insects and fungi. For many of them we have 

 pointed out the treatment, and have added a list of rem- 

 edies which includes those that are considered most 

 reliable. In the chapters devoted to the care of house 

 plants, we have indicated the methods of growing and 

 caring for the plants that are commonly grown in the 

 house. 



Many of the illustrations are from drawings and 

 photographs made under the direction of the author, 

 and for the others we are indebted to the kindness of 

 friends. Several were furnished by the publishers of 

 the American Agriculturist, while most of the half 

 tones of the specimen pots, and of specimen blooms as 

 well as Figs. 47, 91 and 93, were supplied by the pub- 

 lishers of The Florist's Exchange and American Gar- 

 demng. We are also indebted to Gardening and The 

 American Florist. Many of the cuts illustrating the 



