A Clematis Plant ready 
for shipment 
OUTDOOR 
PLANTING 
In planting Clematis 
outdoors, it is important 
to choose a_ location 
where the roots will be 
partly shaded. If the 
plant is set in full sun, a 
summer mulch is recom- 
mended to keep the roots 
cool and moist. A well- 
drained soil of rather 
lighteatexture. 1s = best. 
Sand and peat moss will 
a = help to loosen ground 
that is too heavy, and a 
handful of lime for each 
: : : plant is advised if the 
soil is inclined to be 
acid. Lime may also be 
dug lightly into the 
ground occasionally after 
the plant is established. 
In very dry _ seasons 
water may well be ap- 
plied, and a dressing ot 
well-rotted cow-manure 
or balanced plant food 
will be of benefit. 
A hole should be pre- 
pared large enough to 
accommodate the roots 
without crowding. ‘The 
collar of the plant is set 
about 2 inches below 
soil level; the roots are | 
spread out comfortably Qe 
and the ground firmed 7 
well around them. ‘The . 
stake to which the plant 
is fastened for shipment 
is left in place when set- 
ting out the plant; it 
will support the main 
stem and prevent dam- 
age to it. 

‘t crown 2 inches below ground level 

Firm soil well around roots 

Clematis may _ be 
planted in either spring 
Ometal ean ethes latter 
case the earth is hilled 
up for protection against 
winter-killing. An an- 
nual mulch of leaves, 
manure or similar ma- 
a terial is advisable. 
Fall planting—hill up soil ern ee 
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