88 Growing Flowers 



Madonna lily bulbs should be planted early in 

 September, though most bulbs should not be 

 planted until a month or six weeks later. 



Madonna lily bulbs are less likely to rot in heavy 

 soils if surrounded with a little sand and laid on 

 their side. 



Calla lilies require plenty of water when flowering 

 and should also be given a good supply of liquid 

 manure once or twice during the season, other 

 than the first fertilization. 



Roses and lilies should not be planted so close 

 that the branches will come in immediate contact, 

 or the rose thorns will lacerate the branches of the 

 lilies. 



October is the time for planting irises or flag lilies. 

 They will flourish in the shade or sunshine, in rich 

 soil or poor, and will even grow on rocks with the 

 scantiest of soil. 



Irises will not bloom the first season after plant- 

 ing, hence they should be placed in a permanent 

 location. 



Lobelias 



For borders, for baskets, and for pots there is noth- 

 ing prettier than the lobelia. The seeds germinate 



