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In general, those woody plants which flower first in the spring arethe ones easiest to force in water. Those which require a longer periodto develop flowers from the buds are not forced successfully. LIST OF SHRUBS FOR FORCING IN WATER IN EARLY SPRING Generally speaking, flowers of all early-blooming shrubs, floweringupon wood of previous season, can be forced. The branches may becut any time after January; but the best results are obtained whenthe branches are cut after the sap begins to run. Place the branchesin water and spray tops several times daily to force bloom. Amelanchier (white and pink) Kerria japonica (yellow) |
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