CONTINUOUS BLOOM IN AMERICA 



For very best results sow Hollyhocks where they, 

 are to grow. 



It takes so long to raise bulbs from seed that it is 

 not worth while to attempt it. 



When transplanting, move Irises, Oriental Poppies, 

 Lilies candidum if possible a month or two after 

 blooming to insure more perfect flowers the next year. 

 In congenial soil they can remain undisturbed and 

 prosperous for years. 



Rhododendron, Azalea, and Laurel must not be 

 treated with manure, but need plenty of leaf -mould in 

 the soil and old leaves over the surface of soil winter 

 and summer. 



With choice specimen Boxwood, brush off the snow 

 as soon as possible before it begins to melt. 



Ashes near, but not in contact with bulbs is ad- 

 vised when they are menaced by mice. 



Unless the soil is renourished, few annuals do well in 

 the identical space for more than two successive years. 



Never forget that removing fading flowers on an- 

 nuals prolongs bloom. The same rule applies to per- 

 ennial Coreopsis, Agrostemma, Feverfew, Delphinium, 

 Gaillardia, Foxglove, Lupin, Phlox, Salvia pratensis, 

 and Shasta Daisy. 



The annuals especially requiring an early start under 

 glass, are Heliotrope, Begonia, Impatiens, Lobelia, 

 Schizanthus, Torenia, Sanvitalia, Brachycome, Lan- 

 tana, Euphorbia, Vinca, Verbena, and Ageratum. 



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