334 AROUND THE YEAR IN THE GARDEN 



Callas, Ferns, and Daisies 



Most of the many bulbs forced into flower for Christmas 

 are of no further use in the house after we have done what 

 we can to prolong their blossoming season. The old favor- 

 ite callas, however, are an exception to this rule. They 

 are rank feeders and appreciate frequent apphcations of 

 Uquid manure, but are not otherwise exacting in their 

 demands so long as they have plenty of sunhght and water 

 and are kept free from green aphids. The more sxmshine 

 and heat they can get the better they will hke it. Dry off 

 gradually, and let the bulb rest during the summer by turn- 

 ing the pot on its side in some shaded spot and leaving it 

 there until about August. Then start it into growth again, 

 repotting it first in soil that is about a third well-rotted 

 manure, preferably cow manure. 



The various ferns, which also are very popular as Christ- 

 mas gifts, are particularly satisfactory in positions where 

 full sunlight cannot be given. They do best in compara- 

 tively cool rooms, and do not require very frequent water- 

 ing during the winter months. They should be watched 

 carefully, however, and not allowed to dry out, as they 

 may be considerably damaged before the foliage begins to 

 show it. 



A number of the daisies and the Jerusalem cherry are 

 used quite extensively as Christmas plants. Though not 

 so beautiful as some of the foregoing, they are very bright 

 and attractive and with any sort of care will thrive, even 

 when the temperature occasionally drc^s quite low. 



Shrubs to Add Winter Beauty to the Place 



Though no transplanting and setting out of shrubs may 

 be done at this season of the year, there is no other time so 

 good for selecting shrubs to give Ufe and color to your 

 winter landscape. If possible visit some nursery, where 



