CULTURE 
Location 
Clematis grows best in well-drained soil; in fact, 
it will not tolerate a place where the roots are 
continuously standing in water. However, a moist 
root run is necessary and can be provided by plant- 
ing on the shady side of a fence or wall. Low-grow- 
ing perennials or shrubs planted around the base of 
the Clematis will also give the needed shade. The 
tops should be in full sun for best bloom. 
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Soil 
Rich garden loam of an alkaline nature is needed 
for Clematis. Well-rotted stable manure will furnish 
the necessary plant nutrients and lime will sweeten 
sour soil. Scatter the fertilizer around the plant 
each spring and dig it into the ground. 
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Support and Pruning 
Like all vines, Clematis needs support. A trellis, 
arbor, wall or fence is suitable. Little pruning is 
needed for two years after planting. When the 
plants reach a good size, summer and fall-blooming 
kinds will require pruning in early March; spring 
bloomers need to be pruned in late winter. Take 
out only the dead wood of the latter; summer- 
flowering varieties may be cut back to 3 or 4 feet 
from the ground. 
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JAMES I. GEORGE & SON 
Fairport, New York 
