in a 60° house with bottom heat. It is best 
to plunge the pots in soil. During the growing 
period applications of liquid manures or nitro- 
genous fertilizers are beneficial. After flower- 
ing, rest the plants for about three weeks and 
start back into growth. Do not permit foliage 
to die down. Two and sometimes three crops 
may be expected during the year. Never dis- 
turb the bulbs, but keep on the dry side dur- 
ing the Summer. The mealy bug is the worst 
enemy. Sponging the leaves is the best 
remedy. 

CHEESE—In a plea to eat more cheese, 
a government bureau makes it appear as al- 
most a patriotic duty. Our patriotism stops 
ten paces from limburger. 
LILIES—Avoid potting lilies in old mum 
soil. Too often it is high in nitrates, which 
prevents roots from forming. Pot as soon as 
received and place them in a temperature of 
54-56°. They may be kept in a cool storage, 
cold frames, under the bench, or on top 
(covered to prevent drying). Run dry to 
establish root action. Erabus are potted earlier 
and may have to be brought out before Christ- 
mas. Bring Gigs and Crofts out after Christ- 
mas and carry at 58-60°. 
Crofts must be spaced farther than the 
others because of their large leaves. Avoid 
the use of too much nitrogenous fertilizer— 
buds may split or plants become too soft. 
Bonemeal is a waste of fertilizer, because it 
becomes available to the plant too slowly. 
Superphosphate often helps to keep the plants 
short, and is best applied in the potting mix- 
ture at a 4-inch pot per wheelbarrow. 
If early, drop the temperature gradually to 
56 or 54°. Too quick a drop may cause trouble. 
If late, raise the temperature and humidity. 
Erabus are slower so allow more time for them. 
Usually 12-13 weeks for a Gig after bringing 
up on top of the bench, but this depends upon 
the temperature. Time them by allowing 6 
weeks to flowering when the buds show in the 
leaves, and 2 weeks when the buds tip over 
from an upright position to a horizontal or 
somewhat drooping position. This may be 
shortened. Gigs can be run as high as 85° pro- 
viding the plants are syringed often (warm 
water preferable). Lights are helpful on Gigs. 
Use 150-watt bulbs, 4 feet apart, 18 inches 
above the tops, from 4-6 hours per night. 
Syringe to prevent drying of the tops from 
heat of the lights. To secure higher bud 
count, lower the temperature to 50° for 2 weeks 
when the shoots get 3-4 inches above the pot. 
Then raise the temperature to 60°. 
Crofts are slow, and best when not pushed 
above 65.° They can be raised higher but must 
be syringed. Heat and humidity cause 
stretching—promote soft growth. 
Creoles cannot be run as warm as other 
lilies. Pot them the first of November and 
carry them ata temperature of 48-50° until 
about 6 weeks before Easter, then raise the 
temperature to 60°. Buds should be showing 
at this time. If not, raise the temperature 
earlier than 6 weeks before Easter—some 
guessing will have to be done. Creoles can be 
successfully grown in flats about 4 inches deep. 
For a standard flat about 16 x 24 inches, only 
10 bulbs should be planted. They need plenty 
of space and all the light they can get. No | 
side or gutter benches, else they will blast or 
come blind. 
Regals can be easily forced for Easter. Pot 
Jan. 1 and place on top of the bench at 60°. 
They may be raised to 70 or 75° without danger 
if syringed. It takes only 8-10 weeks to flower 
at the higher temperatures, but they are tall— 
best for cut flowers. They will make Easter 
if potted as late as Feb. 1, but they must be 
pushed hard. 
MISSIONARY WORK—A quiet, tolerant 
minister of the gospel, after reading of the 
brutal treatment given American prisoners by 
the Japanese, remarked that so far as he is 
concerned Gen. Doolittle is the ideal foreign 
missionary. 

BUGS—With the advent of cooler weather 
the many bugs which infest our plants mi- 
crate to warmer quarters—the greenhouse. 
Hence it is smart to take precautions against 
them now. First, keep the side vents closed 
and second, spray or dust regularly to pre- 
vent serious infestations later. 
AZALEAS FOR CHRISTMAS—Plants 
with well set buds may be flowered for Christ- 
mas by placing them in light, cool storage for 
a month in October. 45-50° is the proper 
temperature, but be sure that enough light 
is present to prevent foliage drop. 
SAINTPAULIA—214-in. plants potted now 
will make fair plants for Christmas. However, 
4-in. plants will really make excellent speci- 
mens. In potting, be sure to use coarse leaf 
mold in the soil and water sparingly after re- 
potting. Keep shaded, else you'll burn the 
plants. To prevent spotting, don’t water with 
cold water overhead. Early morning water- 
ing with cold water is O.K. because at that 
time the temperature of the leaf is lower. It’s 
the difference in temperature between the leaf 
and the water that causes the trouble. Watch 
out for mite and mealy bugs. 

FLAT TIRES—Congressmen ask how they 
are to campaign this fall on flat tires. It 
could, of course, be worse. They could run 
on their records. 
