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spring growth is more vigorous in foliage and bloom than when 
produced on the old wood of the previous year. Plant with Blue 
Spirea. 
AUGUST 
WHITE PERENNIALS 
Canna (C. Ehemanni, var. Alsace). While the Canna is not a hardy 
perennial, the root may be saved from year to year by storing over 
winter in boxes or pots of earth. It is useful in securing subtropical 
effects in a garden, but I do not grow it. Propagated by division of the 
root, if care is taken that each portion has a root bud attached. Divide 
in spring; place pieces in 4-in. pots and set out in late May or June. 
It can also be raised from seed, but as its roots when young are brittle, 
the seed should be sown in single pots so as not to disturb the roots. 
Give a rich deep soil, a sheltered position with sun and plenty of water. 
Canna needs coddling to bring it to perfection, and for this reason has 
no place in a hardy garden. 
Funxia, JAPAN Day Lity (F. subcordata). 2 ft. An ornamental 
tuberous-rooted lily making a large clump, bearing many stalks with 
long white funnel-shaped fragrant flowers. Propagate by cutting roots 
through with a sharp spade in early spring. None but strong roots 
should be divided; it takes a long time to get established. Give partial 
shade, deep rich soil and moisture. 
GENTIAN. White (Gentiana alba). 2 ft. A native perennial variety 
that can be naturalized in low wet places or grown in a damp corner 
of the garden. It bears terminal clusters of yellowish-white flowers. 
Propagated by division of root, or seed sown as soon as ripe. Rich wet 
soil is best for it. 
GuaptoLus (G. Childsti, var. albus). 3 ft. The Gladiolus is not 
hardy, yet it can be cultivated with so little trouble and is so gorgeous 
a plant that no garden should be without a few of some color. Leaves 
are erect and sword-shaped, from which spring stalks bearing from 
6-20 lily-shaped flowers often several inches across. It is propagated 
by offsets or seed. Prepare the bed in the late autumn, dressing it 
deeply with well-rotted cow manure; apply none in a fresh state when 
planting. Plant at intervals from May rst for six weeks to secure a 
succession of bloom. Excellent when set among shrubbery or in rose- 
