


Other plants that are supplied out of 
pots in the spring are: Carnations, Windflow- 
ers, Verbenas, Violets and Little Bo-Peep 
Rose. 
In the case of Little Bo-Peep Rose, fol- 
low the same instructions as for Azaleamums, 
on page 10. That is, plant so that the top of 
the ball of earth is about one inch under the 
surface. 

AT THE LEFT 
Note that the ball of earth is 
about | inch under the soil’s surface after 
planting. Other plants that are similarly 
planted are given in the text. 
THE PL ANT. is an 
Azaleamum. 
THE PLANT AT THE RIGHT is a 
Carnation, and the top of the ball of earth 
is just level with the soil’s surface. See 
text for others. 
In the case of Carnations, Windflowers, 
Verbenas and Violets, the top of the little 
ball of earth should be just about level with 
the soil’s surface. And, again we emphasize’ 
firm the soil well! 
Bare-Rooted Plants 
OST plants are supplied with bare roots, 
and with these you should be sure to 
prepare the hole large enough so that the 
roots can be well spread in planting. As to 
planting depth, a good general rule is to 
plant about 14 inch deeper than the plant 
grew in the nursery, so that when the soil 
settles after planting, it will be just about 
the right depth. Usually, it is easy to see 
where the soil level was in the nursery, due 
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THE PLANTS ABOVE ARE PROPERLY 
SET. Depth of soil prepared is good, 
drainage is good, and—ROOTS ARE 
WELL SPREAD. These plants have an 
excellent chance to grow. 
THREE RIVERS, MICH. 

Iberis 
green all winter. Pink 
Blooms May-June 9 to 12 
inches apart; ordinary 
PRICES: 1 for 35c; 2 for 
$1.15; 6 for $1.65. 
New Phlox 

liage evergreen Ae mossy. Grows 4 to 6 in. 
high. Hardy. Plant 10 in. 
ordinary moisture. Choose pink, blue or white 
at: 1 for 35c; 2 for 62c; 3 
6 for $1.65. 

Gaillardia 
Goblin Brilliantly 
colored, 
and grows low like an 
Azaleamum. Flowers are 
red and yellow, each 
about 2)% inches across. 
Grows about 15 inches 
high. Blooms July to Sep- 
tember. Plant 12 inches 
apart, well-drained soil, 
sun, ordinary moisture. 
PRICES: 1 for 45c; 2 for 
80c; 3 for $1.12; 4 for 
$1.45. 
[13] 
(Spanish Evergreen.) This pretty 
flowering perennial remains ever- 
or white, choice. 
Inches tals Plant 12 
soil and moisture. 
62c; 3 for 87c; 4 for 

Perennial 
Pea 
Bloom in June 
and July; climb any 
Subulata 
Try theme NEW. 
Pink Emerald, and 
Blue Emerald. You 
will love their beau SUPP ay Satie 
tiful green foliage. Plant 2/2 okies a8 A: 
We also have a @Part in ordinary 
non-acid soil (avoid 
peat moss); ordin- 
ary moisture; full 
sun, Colors: red, 
pink and white. 
mtates color. 1 efor 
30c; 2 for 53c; 3 for 
75c; 4 for 97c; 6 for 
$1.42. 
white, and all make 
a beautiful blanket 
ofmcoloreduring 
April and May. Fo- 
apart; ordinary soil; 
for 87c; 4 for $1.15; 
Spurge 
(Pachysandra terminalis.) 
Dense, lustrous green. Trailing 
vine, 12 inches high. Thrives 
under evergreens, anywhere. 
Almost evergreen itself. For im- 
mediate effect, plant 8 to 10 
inches apart; shade; any soil; 
water liberally; hardy. PRICES: 
1 for 40c; 2 for 70c; 3 for $1.00; 
4 for $1.30; 6 for $1.90. 

