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What 
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WON 
IN CULTIVATION 
o You Know 
About Water? 
Not what it is made of— 
but its function in mak- 
ing things grow. If you 
are interested in the 
general subject of the 
cultivation of flowers, 
or plants, or vege- 
tables you will want to 
read this booklet we 
have prepared under the 
title of 
MOISTURE 
IN CULTIVATION 
It is a readable, likable, little booklet 
‘and should be in every garden library. 
If you are wondering why we want you to have it, 
let us say that we have simply emphasized the im- 
portance of an artificial supply and we expect you 
may be interested in our lawn and garden sprink- 
lers but even if you are not, you will like the book- 
let. Write for it now and we willsend it at once. 
SPRAY ENGINEERING CO., Div. I 
93 Federal Street Boston 
AHLIAS 
THAT BLOSSOM 
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Cannas, Peonies, Phlox, Iris, Hardy Plants for the Old-fashioned 
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J. K. ALEXANDER 
27-29 Central Street, East Bridgewater, Massachusetts 
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THE GAR DEN MAGA ZINE 
under shingles placed near the vines, shelter 
being sought there at night. It is not neces- 
sary to plant winter squashes until the middle 
of June and after that date but little damage 
will be done by squash bugs. 
Prepared sulphur will control or prevent 
some of the most common of the fungus 
troubles which the amateur has to contend 
with. It is used for blight on potatoes, mildew 
on raspberries and for scab and rot on fruit 
trees. It is always easier to prevent than to 
cure these diseases and for that reason it is 
wise to make early applications. The powder 
is easily and quickly put on with a dusting 
machine. 
As may be judged, the use of these powders 
or dry sprays wonderfully simplifies the garden 
maker’s work. There is little or no mixing to 
be done, no spraying apparatus to clean, and 
no weight to be considered. Tobacco dust, a 
dry spray for leaf-eating pests, and a powder 
for plant diseases comprises all the material 
needed. It is ready for instant use at any 
time, requires but little space for storing and 
is inexpensive to begin with. 
Mass. . K. 1. F. 
. Preparing the Soil 
iiss bi-monthly planting of the smooth va- 
riety of garden peas can continue through- 
out March and after this the wrinkled, or more 
tender kinds should be sown. The middle of the 
month sow radishes and early beets. 
March weather is uncertain and the ground 
still cold, so it is not advisable to plant veg- 
etables, although during the latter part of the 
month Irish potatoes can be planted in the tide- 
water sections. In the mountain sections the 
prevalence of clay in the soil keeps it cold and 
April is quite early enough for planting pota- 
toes. One’s attention had best be given to 
getting the ground in good shape rather than to 
too early planting. Plow the ground deeply, as 
was done in the fall, as soon as the ground can 
be worked. The spring frosts will be beneficial 
if the ridges are allowed to remain, and it will 
be thoroughly mellowed and aérated. Then 
when the first warm days come the sun will 
have a better chance of drying out the soil. 
The first part of the month could be better oc- 
cupied by spreading as much manure as pos- 
sible. 
On tight, sandy soils a quantity of well 
rotted cow manure would supply the necessary 
humus to loosen the soil; the clay soils if as 
heretofore advised had the deep fall plowings 
should now have a heavy coating of lime before 
any fertilizer is put in. The early rains will 
wash this in and the action of the lime makes 
available any potash which is in the soil. Clay 
soils contain a large amount of potash and it 
only needs the lime to release it. This is more 
than ever important because there is little if 
any potash on the market. Indeed all fertil- 
izers are scarce and expensive. This difficulty 
can be overcome to a great extent in supplying 
green manures by sowing cow peas, soy beans 
and crimson clover and such other legumes in 
every available place. Do not let the land 
remain idle. 
Plow between the rows of asparagus, turning 
under the manure which should have been 
spread on the bed in the fall. Asparagus is a 
gross feeder and an addition of commercial fer- 
tilizers would be beneficial. After thorough 
working, mound up the beds in long rows and 
rake over smoothly, provided white stalks are 
desired, but work the bed flat if the green 
shoots are preferred. Broadcast a thick coat- 
ing of coarse salt; it gives good quality to the 
asparagus and keeps down the weeds as well. 
ork between the rows of fall planted onions 
and weed out the spring kale. 
Transplant the seedlings sown in February, 
such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplant, from 
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Horsford’s 
Cold Weather 
Plants 
And Flower Seeds 
that Grow 
Bulbs, Plants, Fruits 
Our list of German 
and other iris alone 
would furnish mate- 
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lilies, peonies, wood- 
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Illustrated catalog N free 
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Charlotte, Vermont 
Rhododendron Maximum 
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Morris Nursery Company 
949 Broadway New York, N. Y. 
ara’ e Dahlias, Gladioli, Begonias 
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FOR SPRING PLANTING 
Delivered free in New York at growers’ prices. 
Send for catalog at once to 
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Sole Agent for United States 
who will be glad to enter your Import Order, but not 
later than March 27th. 
BEAUTIFY YOUR HOUSE PLANTS 
By the use of our scientific odorless plant grower and fertilizer — 
EVERGREEN BRAND—your winter plants will grow and blossom 
the same as in summer. It enriches the earth and keeps house ferns 
and plants green and causes a wonderful growth that your friends 
will admire. Directions for use witheach package. Two sizes, 
25c and 50c prepaid to any part of the country. 
United Fertilizer Co. 383-K Ellicott St. Buffalo, N. Y. 
Sunnyside Gladiolus Gardens 
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Highest Awards by American 
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A true and comprehensive des- 
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gladioli; cultural notes and 
other valuable information. 
MarRcH, 1916 
