SUMMER BULBS AND PLANTS 



We have some bulbs and roots, however, which 

 we can plant in the spring. These are Dahlias, 

 Gladiolus, Montbretias, Tigridias, Caladium (Ele- 

 phant's Ear), Calla Lilies, Hyacinthus Candicans, 

 Tuberoses, Cannas, Tuberous rooted Begonias, 

 Hemerocallis, Liliums, Tritoma, Funkia, Spider 

 Lily, Phlox, Chrysanthemums, Platycodon and 

 Hardy Asters. 



FLOWER BULBS WE CAN PLANT IN THE SPRING. STARTING AT THE LEFT, 

 THEY ARE GLADIOLUS, DAHLIA, TIGRIDIA AND LILY 



Now I will tell you what each one is like and how 

 to plant it for you may want some in your gardens. 



Dahlias have a bulb much like a sweet potato; 

 they need to be planted about 8 inches deep and laid 

 on their side. The leaves are large, the stem of the 

 plant thick, and the blossoms come in the late sum- 

 mer and continue until frost. They like cool nights 

 and plenty of moisture. The flowers are so many 

 shaped and so many colored they are really be- 

 wildering. The cactus dahlias have rolled, pointed 



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