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Midwest Gardner’s Handbook 6 Flashcards

1
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Forcing bulbs definition

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Forcing to blooming out of season

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2
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_ often used for forcing (d,t)

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Daffodils

Tulips

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3
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_ often used for forcing

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Hyacinths

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4
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_ can surprise you with flowers in September or August

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Autumn crocus

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5
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Harvest most flowers for vases when

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Buds are just beginning to open

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6
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_ go in separate vases for several hours

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Daffodils

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7
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Why separate daffodils for several hours _

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Cut stems excrete gummy substance blocks stems of other flowers

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8
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_ can lead to root rot

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Poor drainage

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9
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In _ you can remove winter mulch but keep it handy just in case

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April

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10
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If you accidentally split a bulb with a shovel

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You can plant both halves to get two flowers

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11
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_ often feed on flower petals

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Earwigs

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12
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_ can be dislodged with a strong blast of water

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Aphid mites

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13
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Treat plants with _ soap if additional insect control is needed

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Insecticidal

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14
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Treat plants with lightweight _ if additional insect control is needed

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Horticulture oil

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15
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_ are a favorite of rabbits and deer

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Lilies

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16
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To keep deer away from lilies use scare tactics and

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Repellents

17
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For giant dahlias _

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Remove three pairs of buds

18
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Stop fertilizing in _

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August

19
Q

Late fertilization encourages

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Late-season growth

20
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Late season growth will not prepare the plants for

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Winter

21
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Store spring-flowering bulbs in a cool/dark place in _

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September

22
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Can dig up (2) to plant indoors for winter (c,c)

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Caladiums

Calla lilies

23
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_ can be grown indoors for winter

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Tuberous begonias

24
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Best month to plant spring bulbs _

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October

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