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planted in a naturally moist part of the garden 

 will thrive with little attention. 



Magnolias bloom in the spring and early summer 

 and give excellent results when planted among 

 other flowering plants which do not blossom until 

 later in the season. In watering, the water had 

 best be applied by means of a pipe driven into the 

 ground near the roots and the water poured down 

 it. In this way the roots will receive the moisture 

 and feed it to the rest of the plant. 



Maltese Cross 



The maltese cross requires plenty of sunlight and a 

 well drained, moderately rich soil, though it will grow 

 in almost any soil. Planted in groups, this plant 

 is most effective and the plants should be set close 

 together. 



The maltese cross is propagated either by seed or 

 by dividing the roots of fully matured plants. 

 The division should be made in the spring. 



Marguerite 



Marguerites will grow in any soil and when once 

 started they will come up every year from self- 



