Growing Flowers 71 



To get the best out of gladiolus flowers, cut them 

 when the first flowers open on the stalk and place in 

 cold water. Change the water every other day. 

 Every flower on the stem will open and the stem 

 will last for ten days or two weeks. 



Gladioli planted among the roses the latter part 

 of June will flower in September when the roses have 

 begun to dwindle away. 



If gladiolus bulbs are kept in a very warm place 

 during the winter they are likely to become dried 

 out and there will be little vitality left when they 

 are set out in the spring. The result will be a very- 

 poor crop of flowers and the bulbs may not even 

 root. 



Godetia 



The godetia requires a light, sandy soil and will 

 not thrive in soil that has been heavily fertilized. 

 It is a delicate little plant and requires frequent 

 cultivation, but its beauty well repays one for the 

 attention which must needs be given. 



If godetia plants are set among the china asters, 

 they will bloom early and be out of the way before 



