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THE FLORAL IVORLD 



to give it any more fertilizer, but 

 when it did bloom I was astonished at 

 the blossoms. Two of them measured 

 twenty-three inches each in circum- 

 ference. There were several other 

 large clusters of blossoms which I 

 didn't measure. Next year I shall clip 

 ;all superfluous shoots. I should have 

 .added that the foliage has been ad- 

 mired almost as much as the blos- 

 soms — it is so luxurious. It has had 

 nearly a bucketful of water every day 

 since its flowers have commenced to 

 :show. 



My other success has been with the 

 umbrella plant. After taking it out of 

 the pit this spring I gave its roots a 

 good washing by holding it under the 

 hydrant, then put fresh soil into the 

 ■same pot in which it was wintered, 

 set it on the north porch, where it 

 gets only a little of the afternoon sun. 

 It is simply grand now, two of the 

 largest umbrellas measuring forty- 

 eight inches in circumference. It 

 must have plenty of water. I often 

 give it a good drenching of the toilet 

 water. 



Texas. Mrs. J. P. Patterson. 



THE CANDIDUM LILY. 



One of the purest, sweetest and 

 hardiest lilies grown is the Candidum. 

 The bulbs are dormant only in August 

 and early September. August is the 

 month for planting the Candidum 

 bulbs. Other lilies can be planted in 

 September, October and November, 

 but the Candidum starts new growth 

 with the first fall rains, and must he 

 planted in August while dormant. 

 Have the bed spaded to the depth of 

 about three feet, select a well-drained 

 situation, and if a naturally well 

 drained one cannot be found, then 

 place drainage in bottom of bed before 

 filling up with soil. Use well-rotted 

 cow manure, common garden soil and 

 .sand. The Candidum is probably the 



most popular of all fiowers for com- 

 mencement cut fiowers. This makes 

 an excellent pot plant. Secure good 

 drainage, set away in dark for six 

 weeks; water sparingly at all times. 

 After roots have formed, gradually 

 bring to light, warmth and sunshine. 

 Kentucky. Miss Laura Jones. 



Several years ago I bought five white 

 candidum lilies just for Children's 

 Day. They bloom about the first of 

 June. I made a mistake by not plant- 

 ing them deep enough. Later, I reset 

 and planted eight inches deep, dug 

 out a cavity ten inches deep, filled in 

 a good layer of sandy soil, placed in 

 the lilies, sifted in a covering of sand, 

 then filled in with rich garden loam. 



August is the best time to plant, so 

 they will not disappoint you for next 

 evergreen before winter comes, then 

 they will not disappoint you for next 

 Children's day. They are so easy to 

 grow. Don't place manure near the 

 bulbs — it will eat holes in them. The 

 best time to move any plant is when 

 it is at a standstill as these lilies are 

 now. 



Illinois. Annie J. Paddick. 



"AUTUMN KING"— COSMOS. 



The cosmos does not get the atten- 

 tion and praise that it deserves. It is 

 the king of fall fiowers and a true 

 rival of the fall queen, chrysanthe- 

 mum. Seed sown early in the spring 

 will produce a bountiful harvest of 

 bloom from Sepember until frost ends 

 their glory. Give light, rich soil, three 

 plants to a support, and they will 

 reach a height of from four to seven 

 feet. The dark green feathery foliage 

 furnishes a mossy setting for the 

 daisy-like blossoms that bend and 

 sway on their long graceful stems. 

 The pure white, dainty pink and soft 

 rose shades are exquisite and sweet, 

 attracting the hungry bugs, bees and 



