1 88 Growing Flowers 



Cultivation oj perennials should not be given too 

 early in the spring or the young roots, just getting 

 a start, may be injured. The latter part of April 

 or the first of May will be time enough for this work 

 as before that time the conservation of moisture 

 is not necessary nor have the roots grown enough 

 to be crowded. 



In a large garden, it is necessary to mark the 

 spots where late perennials are to appear, otherwise 

 many a good plant may be lost from careless dig- 

 ging when planting annuals. This may be done 

 either by iron rods or wooden poles, or an accurate 

 plan of the garden on paper will serve for the care- 

 ful planter who knows his garden well. 



In dry weather an extra amount of cultivation 

 should be given. Cultivation aids when there is 

 little water, by forming a dust mulch over the sur- 

 face, and by permitting air to enter. 



The best time of day for work in the flower garden 

 is early in the morning before the dew has evapo- 

 rated. The flowers are fresh, the air is sweet and 

 invigorating, and the habit of working in the garden 

 early will soon invigorate the human system. 



Remember that cultivation is the life of flowers. 

 Even surface cultivation will form a good dust 



