PERENNIALS 
Perennials are flowering plants that remain perman¬ 
ently in the open ground, whose foliage dies down 
each autumn, coming forth with renewed vigor the 
following spring and which, thru their many varie¬ 
ties, give bloom from early spring until frost. 
With proper care, perennials may be grown from 
seed but the inexperienced, wishing for quick and 
assured results, will purchase pot or field-grown 
, plants. 
Let me warn you against the mistake of planting too 
great a variety instead of using five or more plants of 
each kind to insure not only a fine mass effect but 
also a continuation of flowers. Here again planned 
planting is important to avoid a haphazard assem¬ 
blage of plants. 
Planting can be done in spring or fall, although some 
varieties are more successfully planted in the spring. 
In planting, put the roots straight down and set them 
somewhat deeper than they formerly were. Water¬ 
ing after planting (also during dry spells) is impor¬ 
tant. In localities where extreme cold prevails in 
winter, it is wise to cover the base of the plant with a 
protection of leaves or hay. 
Here are some popular perennials you will want in 
your garden: 
Tall Growing for Backgrounds : Delphiniums, Hardy 
Chrysanthemums, Foxglove, Hollyhock, Plume- 
poppy, Goldenglow, Hardy Asters, Helenium, Tri- 
toma, Larkspur. 
Medium Height: Phlox, Iris, Hardy Lupine, Oriental 
Poppy, Bleeding Heart, Columbine, Campanula, 
Coreopsis, Geum, Gaillardia, Mistflower, Anemone. 
Low Growing: Rockcress, Goldentuft, Moss Pink, 
Garden Pinks, Sweet Williams, Primrose, Scabiosa. 
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CHINESE LANTERN 
CAMPANULA AQUILEGIA 
PLANT 
ROSES 
Gems of the garden—rich in fragrance, grand in color and form, 
adored by everyone. 
Make a plan first for your rose garden, choosing only a space that 
is well drained (most important), where the soil is rich and, if 
possible, where roses will be protected from the west and north. 
Keep in mind, however, that the section you select should not be 
shaded more than half the day. 
Purchase strong, 2-year, field-grown plants. Planting can be safely 
done in the fall, with proper protection against winter, giving roots 
a chance to get firmly established, ready to go at the first sign of 
spring for greater growth and finer blooms. Spring planting should 
be followed in territories subject to unusually cold winters. 
Plant 12 to 18 inches apart in a deep, wide hole large enough for 
roots to spread out. It will be well to mix some well rotted manure 
or other fertilizer with earth to be put around roots of rose bush. 
Work soil well among the roots, tamping down vigorously. One- 
half to two-thirds of the wood should be pruned from rose bushes 
when they are planted. For winter protection, hill up with earth 
around base of bush—in extreme climate protect with a loose mulch 
that will not become soggy. 
The most popular type of rose is the Hybrid Tea because of its 
hardiness, color, fragrance, and long period of bloom. 
Some popular standard varieties are: 
Betty Uprichard; Etoile de Hollande: Lady Margaret Stewart; 
Mme. Butterfly; Mme. Edouard Herriot; Mme. Jules Bouche; 
Mrs. Charles Bell; Mrs. Henry Morse; Radiance: Rev. F. Page- 
Roberts; Souvenir de Georges Pernet; Willowmere. 
