FLOWERING PLANTS 113 
THE FOXGLOVE 
The foxglove (Digitalis) has tubular flowers of various 
colors, produced in long spikes. The plant grows from 
three to five feet i height; it is highly ornamental and 
hardy, succeeding under most conditions. If the flowers 
are cut freely, it will continue to bloom from June until 
late in thesummer. It is a good plant to set in a border 
among shrubs. 
In the spring sow seeds where the plants are to remain, 
or the plants themselves may be obtained from seedsmen. 
The foxglove thrives best in a light, warm soil. 
THE GLADIOLUS 
The gladiolus gives a wealth of color equaled by few 
other flowers. It is easy to grow and does well in any 
soil but should be planted with full exposure to the sun. 
Its neat, erect, and graceful growth makes it suitable for 
any garden, and its gorgeous colors are most effective. 
It may be planted in clumps, beds, or borders. In beds, 
plant bulbs in rows a foot apart and four inches apart 
in the row. For clumps and borders, set the bulbs five 
or six inches apart; put them in right side up, press 
the earth firmly around each bulb, and cover five or six 
inches deep. For a succession, plant from the time the 
ground can be worked until the first of July. Blooms 
will continue to come from July until frost if bulbs are 
planted in this way. Keep the soil thoroughly worked. 
