
re ees le) Ole A [IA Geiss Bhlox: Mass Ehlox 
Flox, a Flame 
Lavender, White, Red, Pink 4 to 6 inches Early Spring 
CULTURE. The soil should be prepared deeply; should be well drained and 
fairly rich. They are gross feeders, so make it a point to give them rich soil. 
They should be set out about ten inches apart, and the best time to do this is 
in the spring. They will stand considerable drought. Plant in full sun or semi- 
shade. 
PROPAGATION. Division of clumps or root cuttings. This should be done 
in the fall or early spring before much growth has appeared. 
USES. Fine for rockery, as it is of spreading habit. It is a good ground cover 
and practically evergreen. It is splendid for edging, or on a terrace between 
stepping stones. They bloom about the same time as Tulips and make a won- 
derful border for the Tulip bed. In the spring the plant is completely covered 
with a mass of small flowers. It blooms for about six weeks, then intermit- 
tently throughout the summer and fall. 
DISEASES. At times during damp seasons the plant may be attacked by 
mildew if the plants become too thickly matted. This is checked by spraying 
with Bordeaux mixture, or powdered sulphur if dusted on the leaves in the 
early morning while the dew is still on them. Red spider may also attack the 
plant causing the leaves to turn brown. In this case it is best to cut the plant 
back to tne ground and let new growth start. 
If there is any flower that will attract attention in the early spring, this one 
will do it with its mass of blooms. They are not good for cutting. After bloom- 
ing the foliage is attractive, so it is one plant that is never out of place. 
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