Growing Flowers 63 



Foxglove 



Foxglove requires a deep, rich soil. The seed 

 should be sown fresh every year in May in the 

 open ground, but transplanting will benefit the 

 plants. 



In changing the plan of the garden, do not move 

 foxglove, gaillardias, or sweet •william after the third 

 week in September. 



Freesias 



The best fertilizer for freesias is composed of loam, 

 sand, and leaf-mold. A little well-rotted stable 

 manure may be added but it should first be sifted, 

 as the soil should be fine and soft. 



Freesia bulbs potted in July will bloom soon after 

 Christmas. The bulbs should be covered to a 

 depth of an inch and a half and should be an inch 

 and a half apart in the pots. They should be kept 

 cool and moist for six weeks, when they may be 

 gradually brought to the light. 



Freesias will need no more watering after the stems 

 and leaves die down. They should be placed in the 

 open sunshine so that the bulbs may become thor- 

 oughly ripened before storing away for the next 

 season's planting. 



