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 planty of sun and 
moisture they will, however, repay you with extra-large and gor- 
geous 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 first week in April until the middle of June. 
Some varieties will bloom in seventy-five to eighty days from 
une date of planting, but most sorts require eighty-five to ninety 
ays. 
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, | 
day place where frost cannot reach them. 
Plant by the dozen, or even by the hundred. 
Hardy Perennial Phlox — 
This in one of the most easily grown hardy perennials, can be 4 j 
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 3 
from two to three feet in which to develop. They will cortinue — 
to thrive for several years with littleattention. They are admira- 3 
bly adapted for cemetery planting; also for a low hedge or screen 3 : 
to hide old fences and unsightly objects. 
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Attention! Shady Soe eohae for North Side of your house 
Snowball—Flowered Hydrangea. 
FOR SHRUBBERY ea ates Spirea—Jap. Barberry. 
12 to 18 inches apart ae Spurred Columbine. 
FOR HARDY BED (Hardy Begonia Jewel. 
6 inches apart For iuberue Begonias—Five colors of 
Large Flowers (not hardy) wonderful large flowers. 
Perennials for the Border 
CAN BE PLANTED EITHER FALL OR SPRING. A light covering of rough litter or pine boughs where obtainable—well | 
weighted down to keep them in place, never use leaves. They pack tightly over plants and in case of sleet in winter your | 
plants smother. More 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 infect 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, JESSAMINES, 
PRIMROSES, BROWALIAS, SELAGINELLA, SAXlIe 
FRAGA, GENISTA, ALYSSUM, VELVET PLANT— 
All 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 14 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. If 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 
watm 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. 
GERANIUMS and PELARGONIUMS—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 fertlizer for all 
house plants. Lady Washington 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. 
Our list comprises the most satisfactory to grow. 
Half-hardy. Good garden soil, a drink of liquid manure every 
three weeks adds color to the flowers and foliage. 
TRITOMA PFITZERII—Half-hardy; lift and place in the cellar 
a the North. Hardy inthe South. Replant to open ground in 
ay. 
VIOLETS—Half hardy in the North. Plant in open ground a 
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 
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OLEANDER—Open ground in the South. Tub plant in the North. i 
or oiled muslin. i 
PANSIES—Same treatment as for Violets. z 
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. 
lasted if allowed to chill or dry out. 
SANSERVIERA AND EUPHORBIA—Pot plants and quite — 
curious. Any good garden soil. Keep rather dry. _Will stand — 
lots of neglect and do well. : i 
CREPE MYRTLES EUVUONYMUS 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 
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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—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. De- 
lights in a protected position. 
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. x 
HEDGE PLANTS—The following are used for hedges and di- — 
vision lines: Atheas, Spireas, Philadelphus, Barberry, — 
Privet, Hydrangea Grandiflora and Hills of Snow. Some — 
plant hedges in double rows. Should be 16 inches apart in the 
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tow, 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. 
or four feet apart, owing to their habit of growr.. x 
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 him the — 
colors you prefer. Figure out how many plants you will require. — 
You have more time than your florist has during the busy 
season. es 
HOLLAND BULBS and others, such as Hyacinths, Tulips, — 
Narcissus, etc., are all for fall planting either in open ground or 
ots. Our limestone soil causes these bulbs to deteriorate, and 4 
it is better to buy them fresh each year. Bulbs forced in water, 4 
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 rs 
tepid water, and you will have fine bloom. 
FREESIAS—Six or eight to a six-inch pot. 
under ground, and set in direct light at once. It isa long time ~ 
The other Hedge Plants can be planted three — 
Plant one-half inch | 
before the buds appear after the grass-like tops are formed. Fe \ 
Do not keep too warm—about 55 to 60 degrees. 
