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planted, or divided, in the Spring at the same time that Tuberoses 
(see page 126) are planted . Place the long, large bulbs so that the 
top is on the level of the ground .] With them it is never wise to let 
fertilizer touch the bulb . This is true of all Lilies. Yet they need 
the additional nourishment, or feeding, gained by placing it in 
the ground surrounding the plant. This extra nourishment will 
always be received by the bulbs much quicker if the ground is 
scratched or loosened well an inch or two in depth before scat¬ 
tering the fertilizer. It is appreciated especially when the bloom- 
stalks are forming. 
HEMEROCALLIS 
The Lemon Lily or Day Lily, as the various varieties of this 
family are known, has its place in every garden. It is propagated 
by root division. There are many varieties, growing from one 
to six feet in height and have a blooming period from early Spring 
to late Fall. The colors range from lemon to deep orange. The 
Double Orange (Kwanso) grows five feet tall and is very hand¬ 
some, a brighter orange than the single Tawny Lily (Fulva), (See 
page 119). 
From information furnished by 
Pearl Van Horn Stuart 
SOME OLD-FASHIONED FAVORITES 
TUBEROSE 
A quarter of a century ago there were three favorites in the 
Southwestern gardens that have been pushed aside for newer, 
more popular plants. There were the Tuberose, the Canna, and the 
Caladium. 
The Tuberose is the only one of the three whose blossoms are 
treasured for their extreme heavy sweetness, although their tall 
spikes of milk-white flowers have a beauty all their own. These 
come later than most Lilies (late August and early September), 
and are perfectly hardy. There can be secured today an improved 
variety, much larger and taller than the old-time variety, known 
as the Mexican Tuberose . Tuberoses should be planted in Spring, 
Preferences 
Culture of 
Hemerocallis 
Three 
Old 
Varieties 
Tuberose 
Culture 
