CULTIVATION IN AMERICA. 



their way back to Boston with all speed, wetter if 

 not wiser men." 



Cultivation in America 



The Heather is not difficult to grow in the United 

 States. It likes moisture at all times, but not at all 

 a wet soil, and it prefers partial shade from warm 

 sunshine, and shelter from sweeping winds. In the 

 northern and mountainous parts of the country it be- 

 haves very well ; but it is a question if it can be grown 

 here with European luxuriance. 



While not hardy in all situations, the plants do 

 fairly well in New England. At Forest Hill Ceme- 

 tery, Mass., there is a number of groups that receive 

 no protection whatever. Around New York, New 

 Jersey and Philadelphia they should need no protec- 

 tion. They all do well with a slight covering of leaves 

 or meadow hay, and well repay the trouble, as they 

 bloom nearly all summer. 



All ericaceous plants have fine, hair-like roots, 

 and, in common with all plants with roots of similar 

 character, delight in light soil. They are well suited 

 in soil containing many small stones, and of a sandy 

 nature. The stones keep the soil open, which is what 

 the roots desire. Such roots are often poor. Be- 

 cause of this it is inferred by many that the plants 

 referred to do not care for better soil; but this is a 

 mistake. The roots are suited in such situations, but 

 the plants will show a marked improvement in growth 

 if a mulching of good soil be given them. It has 

 been found that the Heather grows most luxuriantly 



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