HOLLAND FLOREX PRODUCTS 
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HOW TO ANSWER QUESTIONS 
PERENNIALS AND ROCK PLANTS—All Perennials and Rock Plants will flower 
the first season. Iris will sometimes, but usually the second year. Perennials and 
Rock Plants planted in the fall should be given a little covering of leaves or straw 
the first winter to protect them from heaving out of the ground. 
The height and time of flowering is given after each variety, either in inches 
(in.), or in feet (ft,), and May-June or August. Plantings should be made according 
to the height, the lowest growing plants in front; the higher in the back. 
The distance to plant Perennials is from 12 to 18 inches apart, according to 
the size of the plants when matured. Twelve inches is a safe and general rule. Rock 
Plants are planted in the rock garden in pockets, which is the space between the 
stones, usually from one to three plants in each pocket, depending upon the size. A 
rule of 12 inches of space is also a safe rule to follow. 
Some vai’ieties listed are Biennials, such as Campanula (Canterbury Bells), 
Carnation, Digitalis and Sweet William. Such varieties should be left to resow them¬ 
selves, in which way the supply of new plants is kept up indefinitely. Biennials only 
live for one or two years, but sometimes longer. 
All Phlox from No. 162 to 171 are tall growing varieties. For dwarf varieties 
see Rock Plants. 
Varieties which will grow in the shade are: Nos. 14, 19, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31 
32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 37a, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 55a, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 107, 
108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 114, 119, 120, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 144a, 145, 153, 
159, 160. 161, 174. For most plants, however, a southern exposure us better. 
For fertilizers, most any kind of commercial fertilizer will do, but preferably 
those which have a low analysis. Care should be taken that the fertilizer is not spread 
too close to the roots to prevent burning. Most soils are devoid of sufficient lime. 
Therefore, a reasonable application of lime will do wonders. Do not advise lime for 
Lupinus. 
GLADIOLUS BULBS—Gladiolus Bulbs should be planted in the Spring only, dug up 
in the Fall, dried and cleaned and stored away in a dry frost-proof place until the 
following spring. Plant four to five inches deep. The best effect is obtained by plant¬ 
ing them close together, say about four inches apart. They can be planted from 
April 1 until July 1. and if planted at intervals of two weeks flowers can be had all 
summer long. For fertilizer use bonemeal.’ 
PEONIES—Peonies are most successfully planted in the fall, but if planted early, 
spring planting is just as satisfactory. Peonies like a heavy soil, so it is advisable 
to add some clay or good black loam to the soil if too sandy. Plant Peony roots with 
the growing eyes (sprouts) up, about two inches under the surface of the soil, and 
water frequently. They should be planted about three feet apart. To obtain flowers, 
in a Peony bed during the summer, advise the planting of Phlox in between, which 
shows up very effectively above the foliage of the Peonies. Peonies as a rule will 
not flower until the second year after planting. 
DAHLIAS—Dahlias like a deep black loam soil, well drained. They should be planted 
in the spring, which can be done from April 1 to July 1 and dug up in the fall, dried 
and stored away in a dry, frost-proof place, the same as Gladiolus bulbs. A sprinkling 
of sulphur powder over the roots while in storage will prevent mildew and mould. 
Plant Dahlias about four or five inches deep and about three feet apart each way. 
As a rule, late planting is preferred, say about June 1, which will cause the plants 
to bloom when the hottest part of the summer is over and the blooms will be better. 
For fertilizer use bonemeal. 
