Culture 
The Shasta Daisy delights in a deep rich soil with good drainage, with only 
a moderate amount of moisture, and in full sunshine. It does not do so well 
in shade. 
Animal manures—unless thoroughly rotted—are not recommended, and then, 
do not use around the plant or as a mulch. If the soil is of fair fertility, 
wonderful results can be had with a complete, well balanced, commercial fer- 
tilizer. Of course, this is from the standpoint of a southern grower. In the 
North, cultural and fertilizing practices may be different. We have known of 
growers in Georgia who planted on soils that had been treated to large quan- 
tities of animal manures, that lost all their Shastas in the summer season. So, 
in the lower South avoid soils fuli of humus and animal manures. Avoid 
heavy applications of nitrate fertilizers near blooming season, as this tends to 
make weak stems. They like a mildly acid soil, and resent too much lime. 
We would emphasize the value of fall planting in the South. November 
is an ideal month to plant as they begin making roots and becoming established. 
If not possible or convenient to plant in the fall, then we recommend spring 
planting as early as possible. 
In the South, planting can go ahead whenever the ground is in shape and 
dry enough to work. 
Authorities in the North recommend to lift and divide every alternate 
year. But we get much better results by lifting and dividing each fall. But 
this matter can be determined by the individual grower. ‘They should be 
planted one foot apart in beds. In field culture we plant 12 by 24 inches. Old 
dead leaves and bloom stems should be removed from time to time during the 
summer season. 
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