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spring growth is more vigorous in foliage and bloom than when 

 produced on the old wood of the previous year. Plant with Blue 

 Spirea. 



AUGUST 

 WHITE PERENNIALS 



CANNA (C. Ehemanni, var. Alsace). While the Canna is not a hardy 

 perennial, the root may be saved from year to year by storing over 

 winter in boxes or pots of earth. It is useful in securing subtropical 

 effects in a garden, but I do not grow it. Propagated by division of the 

 root, if care is taken that each portion has a root bud attached. Divide 

 in spring; place pieces in 4-in. pots and set out in late May or June. 

 It can also be raised from seed, but as its roots when young are brittle, 

 the seed should be sown in single pots so as not to disturb the roots. 

 Give a rich deep soil, a sheltered position with sun and plenty of water. 

 Canna needs coddling to bring it to perfection, and for this reason has 

 no place in a hardy garden. 



FUNKIA, JAPAN DAY LILY (F. subcordata). 2 ft. An ornamental 

 tuberous-rooted lily making a large dump, bearing many stalks with 

 long white funnel-shaped fragrant flowers. Propagate by cutting roots 

 through with a sharp spade in early spring. None but strong roots 

 should be divided; it takes a long time to get established. Give partial 

 shade, deep rich soil and moisture. 



GENTIAN. White (Gentiana alba). 2 ft. A native perennial variety 

 that can be naturalized in low wet places or grown in a damp corner 

 of the garden. It bears terminal clusters of yellowish-white flowers. 

 Propagated by division of root, or seed sown as soon as ripe. Rich wet 

 soil is best for it. 



GLADIOLUS (G. Childsii, var. albus). 3 ft. The Gladiolus is not 

 hardy, yet it can be cultivated with so little trouble and is so gorgeous 

 a plant that no garden should be without a few of some color. Leaves 

 are erect and sword-shaped, from which spring stalks bearing from 

 6-20 lily-shaped flowers often several inches across. It is propagated 

 by offsets or seed. Prepare the bed in the late autumn, dressing it 

 deeply with well-rotted cow manure; apply none in a fresh state when 

 planting. Plant at intervals from May ist for six weeks to secure a 

 succession of bloom. Excellent when set among shrubbery or in rose- 



