It was a great treat to see White Lilacs in bloom in August, but it was still surprising to note that they were from small stocky plants in 5 and 6-inch pots. Just how this was all done Ernest Asmus, of Mine Hill, Long Island, has the secret. Some florists wondered how it would pay to take all this trouble to retard plants till August, when there were plenty of sweet white flowers blooming naturally at this season.

Hot Water and Steam. After a long discussion between the champions of each method it was considered a drawn battle.