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THE KILGORE SEED COMPANY, Florida's Leading Seedsmen 
A type of Rock Garden easily adapted to many Florida homes. 
THE ROCK GARDEN 
In many a garden, slopes and gullies which 
seem devoid of possibilities can be trans¬ 
formed into fascinating features with a rock 
garden. Many attractive rock gardens have 
been made in small nooks and corners. 
To start a rock garden, excavate to a depth 
of about 2 feet and put in from 6 to 12 inches 
of small stones or shells. A tile drain can 
lead off from this if necessary. 
After drainage has been installed, fill the 
remaining depth with soil. Put in the first or 
bottom layer of rocks and tamp thoroughly 
around them to prevent air pockets and set¬ 
tling, and be sure the rocks tilt back slightly 
and not forward. The more porous the rocks 
or stones, the more moisture will be retained 
during dry periods. Tufa, hard sandstone, 
.coral rock, and rock which has become honev- 
combed through weathering, are excellent 
types for rock garden purposes. Keep rough 
and weathered edges to the front to simulate 
naturalness and age. Use broken rock mixed 
with soil back of the foundation rocks. Be 
sure that sufficient good soil is placed under 
the stones and rocks for the plants to grow 
in. Build up with sufficient layers, until you 
have reached the desired height. When plant¬ 
ing, place the roots deeply into the recesses. 
Water frequently in dry weather. 
We recommend the following annuals for use in the rock garden: 
AGERATUM (Page 8) 
ALYSSUM (Page 8) 
ASTER (Page 9) 
CANDYTUFT (Page 10) 
CUPHEA, FIREFLY (Page 11) 
CYNOGLOSSUM (Page 11) 
DIANTHUS (Page 12) 
NASTURTIUM, Dwarf Double (Page 15) 
CALIFORNIA POPPY (Page 15) 
PANSY (Page 15) 
PETUNIA (Page 16) 
PHLOX (Page 15) 
PORTULACA (Page 17) 
VERBENA (Page 18) 
ZINNIA, POMPON (Page 19) 
ZINNIA, MEXICANA (Page 19) 
Fertilizers for the Flower Garden and Lawn 
WIZARD BRAND COW AND SHEEP MANURE WILL MAKE YOUR PLANTS GROW 
Wizard is pure manure, highly concentrated, with all weed seeds killed. It supplies the 
humus and natural plant-food so much needed by Florida soils. Feed your plants with Wizard 
—then watch them grow. Wizard is lasting in its action. 
For New Lawns use 10 to 12 pounds per 100 square feet and rake into the surface soil. On 
old lawns use 8 to 10 pounds per 100 square feet scattered broadcast and wet down with a hose. 
For Flowers and Shrubs mix a handful of Wizard around each flower plant when setting 
out the new plants; more for shrubs and trees. On established flower plants mix a handful 
in the surface soil around each plant; for shrubs use 1 to 5 pounds, for trees 5 to 20 pounds. 
Prices are f.o.b. Plant City or any Kilgore store. 10 lbs. 50c; 25 lbs. 85c; 100 lbs. $2.25. 
