













The best depth for soil 
preparation is normally 10 to 
12 inches. This will accom- 
modate any perennial plants 
you care to set. 
Double Russian | 
Violets (right) | 
Pick a small bouquet 
of Double Russian Vi 
olets, put them in a 
vase, and wait. It 
won't be long until 
everyone is exclaim- 
ing in delight at the 
wonderful aroma, 
for there.are: 10 
flowers more richly 
fragrant. Why not 
grow your own? All 
flowers double; bloom 
early spring and some- 
times in the fall; long 
stems, 6 to 8 inches. 
PRICES: 1 for 75c; 
2 for $1.30; 3 for $1.87; 
4 for $2.45; 6 for $3.55, 
Plants out of 2-in. pots. 
Flowers that do not require 
deep soil are Azaleamums, Car- 
nations, Astilbe, Windflowers. 
Violets, Verbenas and Spurge. 
If you can prepare soil for 
planting to a depth of seven 
inches for these, they will usual- 
ly do very well. 
Violet White Wonde English 
Some say these are prettier than either 
Double Russian or English Violets, be- Violets 
cause they show up better among their foli- Known for their col- “TURN THE SOIL OVER WELL.” Espe- 
age. Blossoms about 34, inch across or even | Or, form and rare fra- cially note the word over. Picture above 
larger. A eoGlunch stems, dense, Beautital grance. 8 inches high. shows how each spadeful of soil should 
be turned completely upside down, then 
foliage. Good ground GOVE: Bloom about Flowers deep rich pur- dropped back into position. 
same time as Double Russian Violets. | ple. Field-grown. 
PRICES: Field-grown, 1 for 55c; 2 for 95c; 

1 for $0.55 4 for $1.75 When you prepare your garden, use a 
3 for $1.35; 4 for $1.75; 6 for’ $2.55; 12ifor Dates OG WAtie o spade or shovel, and turn the soil over well: 
$4.95. Beis E135 so for n.O5 and mix it and loosen it thoroughly. As long 
as there are lumps still in the soil, it has not 
Royal Robe Violet 
/ been really well prepared. 
Since we have such a good picture of Smee 
Royal Robe, we need spend little time in Cy 
e e e 
describing it. ea uae are large, and Fertilizing 
open out almost like a Pansy. Both foliage i y : = 
ae flowers are lustrous and exceedingly ‘i pe ue aa IRST, what are the fertilizers that are 
beautiful. Almost as fragrant as Double ; ee good for Azaleamums and other peren- 
Russian Violets. 1 for 65c; 4 English Idan oC 1.75 nials? In most cases, good well-rotted stable 
2 for $1.15; 3 for $1.65; 4 Royal Robe ... 2.15 manure, or cow manure is best. Leave the 
4 for $2.15; 6 for $3.15. Total Value .. . $8.10 | hot fertilizers alone—such as sheep manure, 
Field-grown. $ ie 1 and hen manure, especially hen manure. Pig 
6 } manure is inclined to be weedy, but can be 
All 16 for only 
used, if you use judgment with it. It is not 
quite so likely to be hot, as sheep manure, 
but should be used more moderately than 
cow or stable manure. 

Milorganite and other treated sewage 
are also good. Commercial fertilizers are 
usually a very satisfactory substitute for stable 
manure, if the manure cannot be obtained. 
The formula for Azaleamums and most 
flowering plants would be 4-8-4, or 4-6-4, or 
similarly proportioned fertilizers. 
Bone meal, though too slow for some 
flowers, would be excellent for Azaleamums, 
if used at the time of planting. Since Azalea- 
mums do not bloom until early fall, or late 
summer, the good in bone meal would be 
available to the plant at just about the right 
time to promote excellent flowering. 
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R. M. KELLOGG COMPANY 
Three Rivers, Mich. 
