The Queen of Flowers
A Garden Corner.
’J'HE DOMINANT flower of the moment is the rose, and everyone is remarking how splendidly they have flowered this season. While not admitting that they have done better than usual, one has to concede that in the matter of garden display they certainly have been magnificent. Two reasons may be advanced for their prolific beauty. One was the absence of frosts during the period of early spring growth. Another was the abundance of quiet rains during winter, which provided the supply of moisture necessary for growth and the formation of buds. These factors ensured a free growth without any hindrances or checks. November heat was responsible for curtailing the period of maximum excellence, for with most of the flowers the transition from bud to open bloom was too quick for our liking, and in marked contrast to the conditions ruling in colder districts. : I T. D. LENNIE.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20480, 5 December 1934, Page 10
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154The Queen of Flowers Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20480, 5 December 1934, Page 10
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