168 Growing Flowers 



value lies in the fact that it stimulates plants which 

 are already flowering, with no disturbance of the 

 root growth, which so often happens when applying 

 solid fertilizer. 



Nitrogeneous fertilizers stimulate leaves and stems 

 of plants at the expense of the flowers. 



A liberal supply of potash in the soil will increase 

 the quality and perfume of flowers. This fertilizer 

 is much used by florists producing blossoms for 

 perfumes. 



In watering trees, shrubs, and flower beds, the 

 earth should first be loosened that the water may 

 readily soak into the ground. To drive holes into 

 the earth by means of a large stick will aid in the 

 loosening process. The nozzle should be taken 

 off the hose and the water applied to the holes. 



Trees and shrubs should be washed off by the use 

 of the hose once or twice a week to give the leaves a 

 breathing chance. This watering will also aid in 

 keeping insects away, though if they have a good 

 start something more drastic than water should be 

 used. 



A wire fence or metal trellis on which to train vines 

 will prove less expensive in the long run than 



