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 
light texture is_ best. 
Sand and peat moss will 
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 
eroundoccasionally 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 
and the ground firmed 
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 
Oretallecin ine latter 
case the earth is hilled 
up for protection against 
winter-killing. An an- 
nual mulch of leaves, 
manure or similar ma- 
terial is advisable. 
Fall planting—hill up soil any 

