Cannas will grow in any soil. They are 
one of the very easiest flowers to grow, but 
do like at least five to six hours of sunshine 
per day. 
Dahlias require a rich, well fertilized 
soil, but the soil may be either light or heavy. 
Heavy soils should be treated as for Lilies. 
Begonias are planted like Lilies, requir: 
ing a rich, cool soil. But unlike Lilies, they 
are useful in a shallow soil. 
Soil Preparation 
HE same rules apply for Lilies, Cannas, 
Dahlias, Begonias and Gladioli as for 
perennials. 
Fertilizing 
5 apes is nothing better for Lilies than 
good, well-rotted manure. And, you can 
use lots of it. They will respond beautifully 
to liberal applications. Some growers even 
put a mulch of well-rotted manure right over 
the Lilies right after planting, and let them 
come through, and if the manure is really 
well-rotted, it can do no damage; only good 
can result. 
Or, the manure can be applied in the 
bottom of the trench or hole, with a separat- 
ing layer of sand or loose soil over the ma- 
nure. Plant the bulb on top of the separating 
layer. 
In general, fertilizing methods for Lilies 
are the same as for perennials, excepting as 
just mentioned. 
Gladioli do not like too much manure. 
Commercial fertilizers are better. We use 
about a 10-6-4 formula, but a 4-6-4 or 4-8-4 
or 6-6-4, or similar formula would do. Ask 
your dealer for advice as to the best formula 
in your locality, and for your soil. 
Fertilizers are acceptable to Cannas, but 
they are one flower that will do very well 
with only small amounts of fertilizer. If you 
do fertilize Cannas, follow the instructions 
given for perennials. 
Begonias are fertilized the same as the 
Lilies. 
How to Plant 
| seeeese should be planted seven or eight 
inches deep, and if you put fertilizer in 
the bottom of the trench, as previously sug- 
gested, be sure to make your trench sufficient- 
ly deep to allow for the fertilizer and separat- 
ing layer of sand. The bulb should be seven 
to eight inches underground. 
The reason for this deep planting is that 
Lilies send out roots above the bulb, as well 
as below, and those roots must have room to 
grow. Of course, small bulbs would not be 
planted as deeply as the bulbs we furnish. A 
safe rule is 314 times the diameter of the 
bulb. 
(See page 36 for drawing) 
THREE RIVERS, MICH. 
Hardy Shrubs 
ALTHEA, ROSE OF SHARON 
(Hibiscus syriacus). Beautiful, 
long-blooming, late-blooming, tall 
growing shrub. Blooms August and 
September. Red, Pink or White. 
PRICES: 114 to 2 foot, 1 for 75c; 
2 for $1.31; 3 for $1.87. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 foot, 1 for 95c; 
2 for $1.66; 3 for $2.37. 
KERRIA JAPONICA. Well shaped 
shrub, with pretty dark green 
leaves, and lots of very pretty yel- 
low flowers in June, plus enough 
throughout summer to make the 
shrub continually attractive. Ulti- 
mate height about 8 feet. Plant 6 
to 8 feet apart, ordinary soil and 
moisture. 
PRICES: 114 to 2 ft. plants, 75c 
each; 2 for $1.35; 4 for $2.65. 
“ae 

CHRISTMAS BERRY (Photinia 
villosa). Grows 8 to 10 feet high. 
Shiny green foliage; turns yellow 
in fall. Flowers white; blooms in 
June. Brilliant red berries. Cut in 
early winter for, bouquets. Plant 4 
to 5 feet apart; ordinary soil; water 
freely; sun or shade. 
PRICES: 15 to 18 inches, 1 for 
90c; 2 for $1.58; 4 for $2.93. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 feet, 1 for $1.35; 
2 for $2.35; 4 for $4.35. 
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2 for $1.75. 



BECHTEL’S CRAB (Malus ioensis 
plena). Beautifully shaped tree, 
large, lustrous green leaves, silver 
beneath. Double pink flowers in 
May. Grows 12 to 15 feet high. 
Plant 6 to 8 feet. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 foot, 1 for $1.00; 

BRILLIANT FIREBERRY (Aronia 
arbutifolia brilliantissima). Quite 
magical. The leaves are dark green 
on top; silvery green underside, 
flash magically in the breeze. Fiery 
red berries, fall and winter. Erect, 
upright, beautifully shaped. 6 to 8 
feet; space 5 feet; ordinary soil; 
water freely; sun or part shade. 
PRICES: 15 to 18 inches, 1 for 
70c; 2 for $1.23; 4 for $2.28. 
PRICES: 18 to 24 inches, 1 for 
95c; 2 for $1.66; 4 for $3.08. 
EUONYMUS YEDOENSIS. This 
fine shrub has the appearance of 
having square branches, for along 
each there are four distinct ridges, 
one on each “corner.” Branches are 
well-lined with peach-leaf-shaped 
leaves. Orange colored berries in 
late fall. Grows 4 to 5 feet, spread 
about 3 feet. 
PRICES: 12 to 18 inches, 1 for 
60c; 2 for $1.05; 4 for $1.95. 
