PLANTING CAENATIONS
LAYERS AND SEEDLINGS
Carnation layers which were put down some time ago should now be well rooted and in good condition for planting out in their flowering quarters. The same applies to cuttings which have been rooted. ~ Seedlings that are three or four inches high or more can also be put into the places where they will bloom next season. The only' exception to be made is in the case of wet, heavy, and cold land, where it will be safer to pot the young plants' and keep them till the ground is dry enough to take them. As a rule such cold,/wet soils are unsuitable for carnations and means should be taken to'improve the conditions before attempting to grow them. Perfect. drainage should be provided, and the beds' raised above .the level of the surrounding soiL The •addition of sand or grit 'will also help to lighten the soil as will also woodashes and 'lime., When the' soil is suitable for outdoor planting it should be deeply dug and a very moderate dressing of decayed cow manure incorporated with it.
When putting out carnation layers or seedlings there is a temptation to plant them too closely together. They should never be less than fifteen inches apart, while some strong-grow-ing kinds will do all the better, for another three inches of space. It is not advisable to put in the young plants any deeper than they stood in the ground. previously, or the newlyburied portion of the* stem may decay. The soil should be made quite firm round the roots of the newly-planted seedlings or young plants.
Carnations are not difficult subjects to grow, but much disappointment is the result of overfeeding with quickacting stimulating manures. Nitrate of soda and superphosphate should be avoided as should fresh stable manure. They love lime and do not thrive in soil containing much leaf mould.
As a matter of fact carnations do best in quite poor soil, thriving wonderfully in seaside gardens where they are planted in* practically pure sand.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 84, 8 April 1936, Page 20
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339PLANTING CAENATIONS Evening Post, Volume CXXI, Issue 84, 8 April 1936, Page 20
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