PLANTS FOR USE ON THE OREGON AND WASHINGTON COASTAL PLAIN : Page 1057
A term used in referring to plants which bear flowers on wood formedthe previous year, hence mostly spring-flowering plants. They shouldalways be pruned immediately after the period of bloom is completed.(Never prune in early spring.)
v. To stimulate growth by artificial means such as heat, light, andfertilizers. Usually adopted for the purpose of obtaining fruits orflowers of unusual size or quantity either in season or out of season.
The acceleration of growth by gradually increasing temperature, watersupply, and quickly available plant food such as sodium nitrate.
Easily crumbled, mellow, allowing free and unobstructed root develop-ment. A term used in describing a condition of soil.