40 Growing Flowers 



All the earth possible should be left clinging to the 

 roots or bulbs of cannas and dahlias when taking 

 them up to store away for the winter. 



Cannas and caladiums can be used to good purpose 

 in shrub borders and masking groups before the 

 shrubs are sufficiently grown to produce the effect 

 desired. They can also be used to great advan- 

 tage with the castor-oil bean. 



In separating roots of the cannas for the next 

 summer's beds, a piece of the old stem should 

 remain attached to each piece of root. This 

 division of roots may be started in February or 

 March with good results. 



Canterbury 'Bell 



The Canterbury bell requires a rich, sandy soil 

 with good drainage in order to thrive, though it 

 will grow under rather adverse conditions. 



Canterbury bells comprise perennial, biennial, 

 and annual flowering plants, and there should be a 

 place for this little flower in every garden. For 

 outdoor effects, they are glorious, and they can 

 be grown with equal success in pots. 



