GARDENING FOR LITTLE GIRLS 



The ground should be well dug up and fertilized 

 beforehand and around New York the corms set as 

 early as April. Then, for succession of bloom, 

 plant at least every 10 days up to July 1st. After 

 they are well started, fertilize with (preferably) 

 sheep manure, dug in around the roots, every two 

 weeks. Cultivate often, and keep well watered. 

 Plant gladioli at least 4 in. apart, and 4 in. deep, 

 and tie up for protection to 4-ft. stakes. Lift 

 your bulbs, — ^corms, I should have said, — late in 

 the fall, let them dry in the air a few days, and 

 then store in a cool, dark place, free from frost. 



Narcissi are described with the daffodils. 



Peonies are classed with the Perennials, in Chap- 

 ter III. Their tuberous roots are best divided and 

 set out in September. They can be left undisturbed 

 for five or six years. 



Tuberoses can now be procured which will bloom 

 from May until frost. They are easily grown, with 

 no particular care, and tate up very little room. 

 Stake for safety from storms. 



The dahlia next,— saved until the last for all the 

 space I could possibly give it ! And so popular is 

 this flower today, that some growers raise nothing 

 else!! One man offers us over 700 named varie- 

 ties ! ! ! Moreover, a great big club, known as 

 The American Dahlia Society, has been formed by 



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