



(3). Fertilizer can be applied after plant- 
ing. The sooner after planting, the better, 
and keep the fertilizer away from the plant— 
five or six inches away, then work into the 
soil by shallow hoeing. 
Fertilizer Warning 
O not ever use fresh animal fertilizers in 
such a way that they will come in pure 
and direct contact with the plant roots. Even 
with well-rotted manures, they should be well 
mixed with the soil before being allowed 
next to the roots. Many people have ruined 
their plants by being over-zealous in this re- 
gard. Do not ever place pure manure in the 
bottom of the planting hole, then the plant 
next, with no separating material. Mix it, or 
better yet, separate it with a layer of sand or 
soil. You are safe if you use one of the just 
mentioned methods. 
Amounts of Fertilizer 
Required 
OME flowers need lots of fertilizer, and 
some are inclined to sicken with too 
much, therefore, it is a good thing for you 
to know how much to use. 
Flowers that like lots of fertilizer are: 
Delphiniums, Trollius, Bleeding Hearts, 
Windflowers, Violets, Violas, Foxgloves 
and Canterbury Bells. There are others, 
of course, but these are the chief ones. 
Delphiniums definitely like lots of fertil- 
izer, and the more you use, the more chance 
you have of raising tall, beautiful, prize-win- 
ning spikes. 
The following flowers get along with 
only moderate amounts of fertilizer, but will 
also respond to heavy applications: Shasta 
Dasies, Astilbe, Heliopsis, Gaillardia, Blue 
Bonnet, Verbena, Forget-Me-Nots, Aquile- 
gias, Phlox, Azaleamums and the Little Bo- 
Peep Rose. 
Primroses definitely require only moder- 
ate amounts of fertilizer. Do not fertilize 
them too heavily. 
Those that can be injured by too much 
fertilizer are: Carnations, Hollyhocks and 
Day Lilies. 
Be particularly careful not to over-fertil- 
ize your Carnations, especially with manures. 
Good commercial fertilizers are better for 
Carnations. Also for Carnations, we must 
remind you to avoid peat moss and other 
materials that will make the soil acid. 
Peat Moss 
HIS is not a fertilizer, but it can be used 
with excellent results at times as a soil 
conditioner. Worked well into the soil, it 
will help to loosen it, and will also help to 
retain moisture around the roots, just where 
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THREE RIVERS, MICH. 
Artemisia 
(Silver King) 
Looks as if dusted with silver. 
Fine background for lower plants 
of brilliant color. Grows 2 to 3 
feet high, spread 18 inches or 
more. Plant 18 inches apart; or- 
dinary soil; ordinary moisture; sun 
or shade. PRICES: Field-grown, 1 
for 40c; 2 for 70c; 3 for $1.00; 4 
for $1.30; 6 for $1.90. 





















Canterbury Bells 
Double. (Campanula caly- 
canthema, ‘Cup and Saucer.) 
Even more beautiful than 
the single Canterbury Bells. 
Flowers double as shown. 
Produced in masses on tall, 
2- to 4-foot stems. You may 
choose colors: Blue, Rose, 
Lilac and White. Plant early 
for bloom this year. Prices 
below. 
Single. These century- 
_long favorites come in the 
same range of colors as the 
double variety and are 
identical except for the single 
flower. PRICES: Field 
grown, Single or Double. 1 
for 35c; 2 for 62c; 3 for 87c; 
4 for $1.15; 6 for $1.65. 
Hardy Carnations 
(Dianthus grenadin.) Just like 
hothouse Carnations right in your 
garden. Grow 12 to 15 inches. 
Space 12 inches apart; rich, non- 
acid soil (avoid peat moss). 
Choose colors: Red, Pink, White, 
Yellow. PRICES: Field-grown, 1 for 
40c; 2 for 70c; 3 for $1.00; 4 for 
$1.30; 6 for $1.90. 
Fox-Bell Special 
3 Double Canterbury 
Bells s <oeeok ne: $0.87 All 
3 Single Canterbury 
Bellsuear c= wes et OZ, for 
SEEOXOlOVeSman a nme.O7, $9.25 
Total Value ....$2.61 
Coreopsis 
Pure yellow flowers. Blooms June to 
frost. Grows 2 to 3 feet high. 18-inch 
spread. Very hardy. Mulch in winter. 
Plant 15 inches apart in any soil; or- 
dinary moisture; full sun. Field-grown. 
PRICES: 1 for 35c; 2 for 62c; 3 for 
S7c)4 for onl Gor ot.0): 

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