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Momemkkers News
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Ruth Barnette
Home Demonstration Agent
Forcing Tree and Shrub Branches
Fori Early Bloom
shrubs arc week or bloom, this
This time of year many of the early spring flowering trees and shrubs may be forced into bloom in the home where their flowers can be used fori arrangements to bring an early breath of spring in to the home. Since many of pur flowering
only beautiful for a
two while they are in
is an ideal way to extend their period of usefulness. If pruning has been neglected, it will
help thin tjhe plants.
Select branches from trees or shrubs thatj normally bloom early and be sure the branches are well s u p p li e d with buds. Place the branches in a jar of water in a cool room .After the buds swell, move them into a room at ordinary room temperature. Many of the easily forced branches, such as for
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