28 Growing Flowers 



Anchusa 



Cuttings may successfully be made of anchusa, or 

 alkanet, from stems two inches in length. They 

 should be rooted in light, sandy soil, and are best 

 made in the fall of the year. The flowers of the 

 anchusa are great favorites with the bees and they 

 are among the few beautiful blue flowers. 



Anchusa plants require plenty of sunlight and a 

 rich loam in order to thrive and produce the best 

 flowers. The plant is self-propagating and does 

 not require a great deal of care. When it branches 

 out and crowds other plants, it will be benefited 

 by pruning, removing the lower branches first. 



Anemone 



The anemone is commonly called japonica, or 

 Japanese windflower. In the South it grows to be 

 a large tree, attaining a growth of ten or fifteen 

 feet. It requires a rich soil, though it should not 

 be too heavy, and plenty of moisture. 



In planting anemone as a hedge, it should have 

 an extra supply of fertilizer applied to the roots, 

 as the root growth is strong, and will soon take 

 the substance from the soil. This plant should 



