until active growth begins, and when the plant is in full leaf then, 

 and only then, must they be always well supplied with water. Put 

 an inch of pulverized sheep fertilizer on the surface and water 

 through this. See that the drainage is good. 



THE BLUE LILY OF THE NILE 



This lily is one of the simplest things in the world to grow. 

 I always plant five or six roots in a ten inch extra deep pot filled 

 with rich soil in which a little leaf mould and bone flour have 

 been mixed. 



When the tall stalks with the flower umbels are showing just 

 a faint tinge of color, I work an inch of pulverized sheep fertilizer 

 and a dusting of Scotch soot into the surface soil and water through 

 it. The soot intensifies the blue of the umbel and the broad fine 

 strap-like green foliage. Five roots in a ten inch pot make a very 

 rich arresting display that lasts for two months at least. For 

 terrace and balustrade, for accentuating paths in the garden and 

 for filling bare places the Lilies of the Nile are beautifully ac- 

 commodating. 



After their flowering season is over leave the roots in the pot 

 and store them just as you do the Calla — in a frost-proof place 

 until next Spring when they can be brought out again to add their 

 rare charm to our gardens. Allow only the lilies roots to remain 

 in the pots. 



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