132 Growing Flowers 



rate in this case, to give a more pronounced effect. 

 The plants should be staked before they have at- 

 tained much growth, otherwise the rain or wind 

 will soon beat them down. 



Snowdrop 



The bush snowdrop will grow in almost any soil 

 and requires little cultivation. The flowers are 

 harbingers of spring and hence receive an enthu- 

 siastic welcome. For planting among shrubbery, 

 in rocky places, in shady places, or in clumps it 

 is equally satisfactory. 



Spir&a 



Spricsa is beautiful as a separate and distinct 

 bush, in clusters, or for forming a hedge. It 

 thrives in rich, loamy soil and should have an appli- 

 cation of manure every fall, though it will grow and 

 flower very prettily in a sandy soil. 



There are so many members of the spircea family 

 that some one kind may be chosen for almost any 

 site or location, or garden scheme. It is not neces- 

 sary to prune it, but an occasional pruning, say 

 every two years, will prove beneficial. 



