Plant this fall, and they'll be ready to start quick, vigorous growth in the spring. 
September in north, October farther south. 
Summer Care: During wet seasons, or because 
of excessive water, Carnations are apt to acquite 
Leaf Spot or Mildew if you do not take pre- 
ventive measures. We suggest that you spray at 
weekly intervals with some good fungicide, such 
as Bordeaux Mixture. Pick flowers, if you wish, 
and you will increase the size of the plant and 
the number of flowers it will produce later. For 
extra large flowers, disbud, leaving only the main 
bud on each stem. 
Winter Protection: After first heavy freeze, 
cover with straw or coarse stable manure. Re- 
move mulching material in early spring, about 
time tree buds open. Carnations do best in open 
bed or border and in full sunlight. Do not ex- 
pect good results in shade. 
Lilies 
Give Lilies a deep, well-drained soil, and dig the 
soil deep. Further,.if possible, replace the sub- 
soil with rich top soil to which peat moss or sand 
has been added. This will create a spongy-porous 
texture and provide drainage. Lilies like shaded 
roots; therefore, plant them in beds among other 
perennials. 
Plant Lilies deeply, as nearly all kinds send out 
roots above the bulb as well as below. Seven or 
eight inches is the correct depth for most va- 
rieties but it is always safe to plant to a depth 
equal to 314 times the diameter of the bulb. 
When planting, surround the bulbs with a layer 
of sand to assure perfect drainage, if you can. 
A good insurance against disease is to roll the 
bulbs in sulfur before planting. Most Lilies are 
entirely hardy, but it is cheap insurance to mulch 
well after the ground is frozen in the fall. Well- 
rotted stable manure is best as it serves the dou- 
ble purpose of protecting the bulbs and fertiliz- 
ing the soil for the following season. Use straw 
and remove in spring if manure is not available. 
Day Lilies 
Beyond well-drained soil, Day Lilies require little 
attention and will thrive in almost any garden. 
When planting, dig soil deeply (18 inches) and 
add well-rotted cow manure. Dig holes deep 
enough to prevent crowding of roots, and set 
plants with crown just level with the soil surface. 
Day Lilies will grow in full sun if soil is rich and 
moist. Otherwise they do better with part shade. 
You may leave Day Lilies undisturbed for several 
years. When the branches in the crown become 
crowded and the central part somewhat elevated, 
break up the plant, to remove the accumulation 
of dead roots, and then replant. With reasonable 
care, you may transplant Day Lilies at any time— 
in early spring before growth starts, or in late 
summer after the plants cease flowering. 
Phlox 
We ship your Phlox to you with most of the top 
removed. Plant them 18 inches apart in good 
rich soil. Make opening in soil so roots will go 
straight down, and press firmly with your feet 
around the plant, to eliminate air pockets. Plant 
so crown will be slightly below ground. They 
require sun, and normal moisture. Mulch after 
ground is frozen with straw or coarse manure. 
Spray the plants with some good fungicide, such 
as Bordeaux Mixture, as soon as new growth 
starts in the spring. Repeat every 15 to 20 days, 
until you have given them three or four appli- 
cations. 

Shrubs, Vines, and Ornamentals 
Most shrubs, vines and trees are easy to trans 
plant if you use a reasonable amount of care. 
First, prepare the soil properly, making holes 
large enough to allow the roots to spread well. 
Before setting, fill several inches of loose top soil 
in bottom of hole. This will help roots start 
growth at once. Place shrub, tree or vine in hole 
to about the same depth they were when in the 
nursery. The soil mark can be easily seen on the 
shrub. Fill hole three-fourths full of soil and 
tramp earth firmly. 
Now water well—yes, well—and allow to settle 
before filling in remainder of hole. Keep ground 
level so that rain or irrigation will have easy 
access to roots. 
A mulch of stable manure will serve to retain 
moisture and at the same time fertilize the plants. 
This is best left on during summer, if not too 
deep. When planting, try to visualize the mature 
plant, spacing far enough to allow for future 
growth. Shrubs which grow to a height of 2 to 
4 feet are usually planted 3 to 4 feet apart, while 
those growing taller are planted 5 to 6 feet apart. 
A winter mulch of straw or coarse stable manure 
should be applied after the ground is frozen. 




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Planting 
Time 
In general, the farther north you live the earlier 
you should plant. In the farthest north location, 
September and October; a little farther south, 
October and November; farthest south and the 
Pacific Coast, November and December. 
Bulb Planting Scale 
The following planting distance scale, although 
applying to flowers discussed earlier in this book, 
is important; for your bulbs live on the soil’s 
fertility, and if planted too closely each must 
fight its neighbor for its share. Result: poor, 
stunted flowers. 
Never plant closer than the distances given 
below. You may plant farther apart, if you wish, 
but not closer. Planting depths are given for the 
size bulbs we supply. 

Distance Apart Depth 
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Grapes yacintlis~ on. penn - 2 ity. 3 to 4 in. 
Of course, you can risk closer planting for mass 
effects, and be successful the first year, but your 
bulbs will need lifting and transplanting much 
oftener if planted so closely. 
R. M. Kellogg Co., Three Rivers, Mich. 
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Foxgloves 
(Digitalis) 
Strong, vertical Shirley 
Hybrids; wide color range: 
White, Shell-Pink, Rose, 
etc. Mixed colors only. 
Grow. 3%to 404 high: 
spread 8 inches or more. 
Bloom about July. 


PASQUE FLOWER 
(Anemone  Pulsatiila). 
Large purple fuzzy 
blooms, April and May. 
9. tov i 2inchess Plant 
10 in. apart; rich soil; 
ordinary moisture; 
shade or part shade. 
PRIMROSES. A variety 
of colors: Red, White, 
Lavender, and Orchid- 
Pink. (Hybrids, no col- 
or choice). About 6 in, 
high, like moist soil, 
semi-shade. Blooms in 
May and June. 
SILVER SPEEDWELL 
(Veronica <Incana). 
Blue, 7- to 8-in. spikes. 
Silvery gray foliage. 
Grows 12 inches high. 
Plant 8 in. apart. Field- 
grown. 
SUN ROSE (Helianthe- 
mum). Pink, Yellow, 
White, Orange, Mixed. 
July to Sept. Grow 8 
to 10 in. Dry, sandy 
soil; full sun. 
PRICES: All perennials 
above and at far left (ex- 
cept Painted Daisy, Buck- 
eye), 1 for 45c; 2 for 75c; 
3 for $1.05; 4 for $1.35; 
6 for $1.95; 12 for $3.75. 




