FLOWERING PLANTS 113 



THE FOXGLOVE 



The foxglove (Digitalis) has tubular flowers of various 

 colors, produced in long spikes. The plant grows from 

 three to five feet in height ; it is highly ornamental and 

 hardy, succeeding under most conditions. If the flowers 

 are cut freely, it will continue to bloom from June until 

 late in the summer. It is a good plant to set in a border 

 among shrubs. 



In the spring sow seeds where the plants are to remain, 

 or the plants themselves may be obtained from seedsmen. 

 The foxglove thrives best in a light, warm soil. 



THE GLADIOLUS 



The gladiolus gives a wealth of color equaled by few 

 other flowers. It is easy to grow and does well in any 

 soil but should be planted with full exposure to the sun. 

 Its neat, erect, and graceful growth makes it suitable for 

 any garden, and its gorgeous colors are most effective. 

 It may be planted in clumps, beds, or borders. In beds, 

 plant bulbs in rows a foot apart and four inches apart 

 in the row. For clumps and borders, set the bulbs five 

 or six inches apart; put them in right side up, press 

 the earth firmly around each bulb, and cover five or six 

 inches deep. For a succession, plant from the time the 

 ground can be worked until the first of July. Blooms 

 will continue to come from July until frost if bulbs are 

 planted in this way. Keep the soil thoroughly worked. 



