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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



the plants in gentle heat, and be careful not to overwater while the soil is only partially 

 occupied by roots ; when it is crowded with them copious supplies are needed in the 

 summer. The plants succeed better than most others in shaded positions when the 

 leaves are kept clean. 



BOUVARDIA. 



Bouvardias are not so popular as formerly. The varieties are elegant and beautiful, 

 but in a cut state, the test by which most flowers are tried, they fail too quickly to 

 please buyers. The double-flowering varieties last longer, but are not so pleasing in 

 appearance. Some of the best single varieties are candidissima, Humboldti corymbifiora, 

 jasminoides paniculata, and Purity, pure white; Bridal "Wreath, alba odorata, jasmini- 

 flora, and Vreelandi, white, tinted pink ; Dazzler, elegans, and President Cleveland, 

 scarlet ; Mrs. Eobert Green, salmon pink ; Priory Beauty, pink ; and the doubles — 

 A. Neuncr, white ; President Garfield, flesh pink ; and Victor Lorraine, coral red. Small 

 rooted plants can be bought at 10s. per 100, sometimes for less. Short, young flowerless 

 shoots, also short lengths of the larger roots taken off old plants early in the spring, 

 emit roots in light sandy soil, in brisk bottom heat. Newly-rooted plants should 

 be topped early, and after they are well established in 2|-ineh pots, once more topped, 

 then soon afterwards shifted into 5-inch pots, in which they may be flowered. A 

 peaty soil suits them best, and they ought to be given a good start in gentle heat and 

 a moist atmosphere. During the summer, pits and frames with abundance of air suit 

 them. They succeed admirably planted out in light soil and a sheltered sunny position, 

 lifting carefully, and potting in September. The strong sucker growths give the most 

 bloom. The two-year-old plants are of great value for flower-producing, and may be 

 grown to a large size. After the young plants have ceased flowering, gradually with- 

 hold water, giving only enough to prevent shrivelling. In March or April cut them 

 back freely, and start in gentle heat. When breaking afresh, shake the roots nearly 

 clear of soil and re-pot. They may eventually be flowered in 7-inch pots. In the 

 markets bouvardia flowers fetch 4s. to 6s. per dozen bunches, and well-flowered plants 

 in 5-inch pots, 5s. to 7s. per dozen. (See Index for coloured plate.) 



BULBOUS-ROOTED PLANTS. 



In this section are comprised many popular flowers that are produced for the 

 markets in' incalculable numbers. The greater portion are forced, while many acres, in 



