America’s Largest Direct-to-You Nursery 
“Mums.” The hardy Chrys- 
Chr ysanthemums anthemum grows well nearly 
everywhere. It likes rich, well-drained ground where 
the plants should be set 2 to 3 feet apart and after 
they have started into growth, the tops should be 
pinched out to make the plants. branch. When the 
winter comes on, cut the dead stalks down to within 
a few inches of the ground and leave these cut-off tops 
right there over the plant all winter as they make a 
good winter mulch. Divide the clump every two or 
three years. 
° Plant so the collar (where top joins the 
Clematis roots) is two inches below ground level. 
Spread out the roots fan shaped, working fine, moist 
soil all in around the roots and pressing firmly. Plant 
where they are protected from cold winter and hot 
summer winds, in a well drained spot, as water must 
not stand around them. A partially shaded location is 
ideal. Whén planted in full sun, the roots should be 
shaded by small plants like petunias, since it is essen- 
tial to keep the Clematis roots cool and moist. A 
mulch of peat moss may be used to great advantage. 
Plant in the spring like any shrub 
Crape Myr tle but give it the same winter care 
that you do your everblooming roses. In northern 
states, bank up the bush in the late fall, before freez- 
ing weather, with 6 to 8 inches of soil. Remove this 
in the spring after danger of freezing and cut the 
bush almost down to the ground. It will come up 
from the roots each spring and bloom on the new 
growth. In southern states, it is not necessary to pro- 
tect the plant over winter or cut it back in the spring. 
e Plant them 3 
Currants and Gooseberries  ¢.°0 tect apart 
each way and two inches deeper than they stood in 
the nursery. They will grow in sur or partial shade. 
Cut off one-half of the tops after planting. 
Dahlias Plant in a well drained, sunny location. 
When soil is warm and danger of frost is 
past, dig holes 6 inches deep, 2 feet apart. Lay the 
tuber on its side with the eye upward. Cover with 
3 to 4 inches of dirt, pressing firmly, but be careful 
and not injure the eye. Fill the hole as the plant 
grows. Some wood ashes mixed with the dirt is help- 
ful. Also a mulch of grass rakings is good. When the 
sprouts are 12 to 15 inches high, pinch out the top. 
This forces out lower branches and makes plant stur- 
dier so the wind will not blow it over. In the fall after 
the first frosts have killed the tops, dig the tubers 
when the weather is above freezing. Cut off the tops 
close down to the roots. Put the roots upside down 
in a cool place, above freezing, and cover with dry 
sand. In the spring, divide, being sure to get one good 
eye with each division. These eyes are on the main 
stem just above where the tubers join the main stem. 
oe They prefer a sunny location with 
Delphiniums a rich, deep soil with enough sand 
to give good drainage. When planting, the soil should 
be deeply dug, mixing well with some well-rotted man- 
ure. If ground is heavy clay, mix in sand and peat 
besides well-rotted manure. Space plants 1 to 1% 
feet apart. Water freely in blooming season, A peat 
mulch is beneficial. After first crop of flowers are 
through blooming, cut off the old bloom heads and 
you will get another crop of flowers. Also, a mixture 
of bone meal and a little muriate of potash at this 
time is beneficial. 
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