MISS ELLA V. BAINES, The Woman Florist, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 



Gladiolus 



Will do well in almost any soil under any conditions. If planted 

 in the richest place of your garden and given plenty of sun and 

 moisture they will, however, repay you with extra-large and 

 gorgeous colors. . 



To obtain a continuation of blooms during the greatest part of 

 the season, it is advisable to plant at intervals of ten days, from 

 the last week in April until the middle of June. 



Some varieties will bloom in seventy-five to eighty days from 

 the date of planting, but most sorts require eighty-five to ninety 

 days. 



Plant the bulbs about 5 or 6 inches deep and from 3 to 4 inches 

 apart. 



In October, when the foliage has turned yellow, dig the bulbs, 

 cut the stems off within an inch of the bulbs, and dry them thor- 

 oughly. Then remove the old roots and store the bulbs in a cool, 

 dry place where frost cannot reach them. 



Plant by the dozen, or even by the hundred. 



German Iris 



IRIS— are sun loving plants, and delight in a warm, well drained 

 soil, where the roots at the surface can become hardened in the 

 sun; they will thrive well almost anywhere except in low, wet 

 soil, for here the roots will decay. 



CULTURE — A dry, sunny location is best, and they do well in 

 almost any soil that is not too low and damp. By all means 

 avoid fresh stable manure; use well decayed manure or compost, 

 if you must enrich the soil. 



Hardy Perennial Phlox 



This is one of the most easily grown hardy perennials, can be 

 used to advantage either as single specimens in the mixed border 

 or as large clumps or beds on the lawn. They should have a rich, 

 deep and rather moist soil, and let each clump have a space of 

 from two to three feet in which to develop. They will continue 

 to thrive for several years with little attention, as is attested by 

 the fine clumps about old homesteads. They are admirably 

 adapted for cemetery planting; also for a low hedge or screen to 

 hide old fences and unsightly objects. 



Perennials for the Border 



Can be planted either fall or spring 



keep them in place, never use leaves. 



plants are smothered than are frozen. 



FERNS — Good soil, woods earth if possible, otherwise mix one- 

 fourth well-rotted manure with any good garden soil, adding a 

 little sand to keep the soil from packing. Place about an inch 

 of charcoal or cinders in the bottom of pots for drainage. Water 

 thoroughly each time, until the water goes through to the saucer, 

 then stop and do not water again until the soil becomes dry, 

 which you can tell by sight or touch; then water in the same 

 manner as before. Give a light window, but do not place in 

 direct sunshine. 



INSECTS AND FERNS— Two sorts of scale infest Ferns— the 

 white fern scale and the brown scale. The first is quite small 

 and white, the latter half-round, brown in color and about the 

 size of a Sweet Pea seed split in two. 



TREATMENT — Burn the plant affected with white scale. Make 

 a lather of Ivory Soap, and with a toothbrush scrub the brown 

 scale off. The brown spots on the edge of the under side of the 

 leaves are seed or spores. This is a sign the frond is mature and 

 is ready to rest. Many think this is an insect or disease. 



BEGONIAS, CYCLAMEN, ASPARAGUS, FRENCH HY- 

 DRANGEAS, BRUGMANSIA, COLEUS, ACALYPHAS, 

 RUELLIAS, FUCHSIAS, IMPATIENS, JUSTICIA, JESSA- 

 MINES, PRIMROSES, BROWALIAS, SELAGINELLA, 

 SAXIFRAGA, GENISTA, ALYSSUM, VELVET PLANT— 

 AH require same soil, drainage, water, and sunlight conditions 

 as Ferns. 



CYCLAMEN — Cyclamen are great feeders, like leaf mould soil 

 or good rich garden soil. Crushed charcoal is a soil sweetener 

 and also acts as drainage. . Mix with or place in bottom of pot. 

 The bulb should be about M exposed when potting. Subdued 

 light and good circulation of air will bring results. Allow bulb 

 to rest in Summer. Repot in September. 



MEALY BUG is the only insect that troubles this list of plants. 

 Procure wood alcohol, dilute one- half with water, and apply with 

 a feather to the bug or affected parts. 



CHRYSANTHEMUMS' — Plant in the open ground as soon as 

 danger of frost is past in spring. Mulch with well-rotted manure. 

 Never allow the plants to dry out after the buds set on; this 

 causes the flowers to blast. It you wish large bloom, remove 

 all but one main or terminal bud from each stem. An occasional 

 dose of plant food or liquid manure once a week is necessary. 

 The Black Aphis is the enemy. Spray with Rose Nicotine 

 twice a week. Plants can be left in the ground in winter in 

 warm States. They must be lifted from the ground in cold 

 States, about September 1st, with some soil clinging to the roots. 

 Place in pots, keep shaded from the sun and wind for a few days, 

 and remove to the house or pit, keeping the temperature as low 

 as possible without freezing. 



GERAN I U MS — Any good garden soil. A temperature of 55 to 60 

 degrees for house culture. Water only when dry. Our Stim-U- 

 Plant tablet is a fine fertilizer for all house plants. Lady Washing- 

 ton or Pelargonium Geraniums are subject to white fly and green 

 aphis. One of our customers gets rid of this fly by scrubbing 

 the under side of the leaves with a suds made from Ivory Soap; 

 1 teaspoon of coal oil to the quart of soapy water. Also spray 

 with Rose Nicotine about twice a week for aphis. 



CANNAS, DAHLIAS, GLADIOLUS, PEONIES, HARDY 

 SHRUBS AND PERENNIAL PLANTS are for outdoor plant- 

 ing. Fall planting for Peonies although we have fine roots in 

 cold storage for those who failed to plant in the fall. The bulbs 

 mentioned should be planted when the ground warms up in May. 

 In Fall, when the tops are frozen, cut them to the ground, lift 

 with a little dirt, place in a dry cellar, and start into growth in 

 shallow boxes about March. This applies to Cannas and Dahlias. 

 Can be transplanted to open ground in May. Some prefer fall 

 planting of shrubs and perennials. These are all kept in cold 

 storage and can be successfully planted either season. 



ORANGE AND LEMON— Grand pot or tub plant. They delight 

 in good, rich soil, plenty of root room, good drainage, and about 

 55 to 65 degrees temperature in winter. Plunge pot and all in 

 open ground in summer. Keep well watered, give full sun- 

 shine, and bring into the house on the approach of frost. 



OLEANDER— Open ground in the South. Tub plant in the North. 



A light covering of rough litter or pine boughs where obtainable — well weighted down to 

 They pack tightly over plants and in case of sleet in winter your plants smother. More 



Half-hardy. Good garden soil, a drink of liquid manure every 

 three weeks adds color to the flowers and foliage. 



TRITOMA PFITZERI I— Half hardy; lift and place in the cellar 

 in the North. Hardy in the South. Replant to open ground in 

 May. 



VIOLETS — Half hardy in the North. Plant in open ground or 

 cold frame as early as possible in the spring. If for house, keep 

 in a cool room, 45 to 50 degrees. If in frame, protect with sash 

 or oiled muslin. 



PANSIES — Same treatment as for Violets. 



HIBISCUS — Fine for open ground in tropical climates, where 

 they grow into trees. Fine pot or tub plants. Good soil — one- 

 third well-rotted manure or our Stim-U-Plant, good drainage, 

 65 to 70 degrees temperature for house culture. Buds easily 

 blasted if allowed to chill or dry out. 



SANSERVIERA AND EUPHORBIA— Pot plants and quite 

 curious. Any good garden so'J. Keep rather dry. Will stand 

 lots of neglect and do well. 



CRAPE MYRTLES EUONYMUS AND ALOYSIA— Out- 

 doors for the South. Tub plants for the North. Same treat- 

 ment as for Hibiscus. 



SALVIAS — Bedding plants. One foot apart. Good soil, but not 

 too rich. Plant in May after all danger of frost is past. Makes 

 fine bed for massing. Also fine for border of walks and Canna 

 beds. 



TENDER VINES, Such as MOON VINE, ANTIGONON, 

 PARLOR IVY, WANDERING JEW, SMILAX, BOUGAIN- 

 VILLEA, must be planted after all danger of frost is past, in 

 any good soil. 



VINCA AND ENGLISH IVY VINCA— Hardy south of the 

 Ohio River. English Ivy must be protected by covering of 

 rough litter if you wish to leave it in open ground north of the 

 Ohio River. 



BULBS — Calla Lily, Amaryllis, Milk and Wine Lily, Spider Lily, 

 all require good, rich soil, good drainage, and full sunshine. 

 The soil should be about one-half well-rotted manure or leaf 

 mould. Pile up your leaves in the fall, throw two or three shovel- 

 fuls of dirt on them, and make your own leaf mould. Sixty 

 degrees temperature. They gain new vitality by planting out 

 of doors in summer, lifting in the fall, allowing bulbs to dry, 

 then place in pots for winter. Early fall is preferable. 



HEDGE PLANTS — The following are used for hedges and di- 

 vision lines: Altheas, Spireas, Philadelphus, Barberry, 

 Privet, Hydrangea Grandiflora and Hills of Snow. Some 

 plant hedges in double rows. Should be 16 inches apart in the 

 row, the rows eight inches apart. Start first row at the stake, 

 second row eight inches from the stake. Ornamental Box 

 is used for borders of walks and beds in the South. Hardy north 

 with protection. The other Hedge Plants can be planted three 

 or four feet apart, owing to their habit of growth. 



CANNA BEDS — Plant tall ones in the center of the beds. Grade 

 to border with sorts of proper height. Plant 15 inches apart. 

 Let your florist select suitable sorts. Simply give hime the 

 colors you prefer. Figure out how many plants you will require. 

 You have more time than your florist has during the busy 

 season. 



HOLLAND BULBS and others, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, 

 Narcissus, etc., are all for fall planting either in open ground or 

 pots. Our limestone soil causes these bulbs to deteriorate, and 

 it is better to buy them fresh each year. Bulbs forced in water, 

 such as Hyacinths and Sacred Lily, should be thrown away 

 after blooming. 



BULBS for blooming in the house must be potted in sandy soil, 

 watered when dry, and kept in a dark closet until the tops are 

 about three or four inches above ground. The object is to get 

 a pot full of roots. Bring the plant to the light, water with 

 tepid water, and you will have fine bloom. 



FREESIAS — Six or eight to a six-inch pot. Plant one-halt inch 

 under ground, and set in direct light at once. It is a long time 

 before the buds appear after the grass-like tops are formed. 

 Do not keep too warm — about 55 to 60 degrees. 



