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TULIP—PRIDE OF HAARLEM 
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GLADIOLUS BULBS can be planted any time from earliest spring until July first. In San 
Antonio and yicinity they really should be planted as early as January, for best results. In 
this manner you will have enjoyed the blooms long before the really hot weather sets in to 
stunt them. Bulbs should be treated for thrips before planting (ask us for complete infor- 
mation). Plant 5’’ to 6’ deep in light soil. Shallower planting in light soil isn’t recom- 
mended because light soils cannot support long plant spikes which might otherwise topple 
over. 4’’ in heavy soil is sufficient. If planted too shallow, more bulbils will be produced 
but not as good flowers. Space 6’’ apart in rows 24’ apart, tho for smaller, older sorts, 
4"" may be sufficient. 
DAHLIAS—Dahlias should not ce planted too early as most varieties will not do well in 
warm wecther. This is true of most except, perhaps, Jersey Beauty. Do not keep tubers 
later than June Ist, since by that time they usually start shriveling and may be injured 
if kept later. Be sure that your tubers have “‘eyes,“’ on them or they will not grow suc- 
cessfully. These are tiny growing points which assure growth and are easily seen if the 
tuber is inspected with care. Dahlias need plenty of potash and phosphorous in addition to 
» a good fertilizer such as Vigoro. This will produce firm tubers that will keep over winter, 
healthier plants and better blooms. Leafhoppers which carry disease and which also injure 
the plant by sucking the juice from leaves and stems are easily controlled by regular 
dusting or spraying with Staffel’s 5% DDT or Staffel’s Pyrocide Dust. Mulching with 
straw, excelsior, peat moss or some other airy, light material will help keep the soil moist 
and cool. Don’t use leaves or grass clippings that t down d k be they’Il hold 
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FANCY LEAVED CALADIUMS—These spectacular foliage plants are particularly valuable 
because they do well in the shade. Start them with a mixture half sand and half leaf mold 
at a temperature of over 70°. When the roots are well developed and the shoot is be- 
ginnnig to show, put up in rich soil. Set out in the garden when weather is warm and settled. 
Elephant ears can be planted directly in soil out of doors but the weather must be warm and 
settled otherwise they will rot. 
TUBEROSE—A warm weather bulb which should be planted in rich soil ,with 2’ of soil over 
the tip after the warm weather is warm and settled. Do not try to save the bulbs: these 
must be grown by a specialist if they are to bloom well. Buy new bulbs each year. 
NARCISSUS—Lovely for greenhouse or outdoor growth; generally available from us in Sep- 
tember. The tender kinds with smaller flowers in clusters are easily bloomed in bowls of 
pebbles or peat moss in the living room. Narcissi are not desirable for formal planting but 
show off to best advantage when they give the impression of not having been planned or 
planted. With the exception of the Polyanthus kinds all Narcissi are hardy, which means 
that they can be grown outdoors in the temperate zone tho some winter covering is neces- 
sary in severe weather. A slightly shelterd spot without too much sun outdoors is best. 
Prepare the soil by digging deeply and enriching with well-rotted manure or bonemeal but 
do not let the manure touch the bulbs. Place the bulbs upright and cover with 5 inches or 
more of soil. 
IRIS—(Bearded)—The plants grow good in almost any soil, but they are most satisfactory 
and less susceptible to disease such as root rot in soils of only moderate fertility. In planting 
the Iris, the root should be reduced to a single section of the rhizome with a single fan of 
leaves. The rhizome should be planted horizontally with a light covering of soil; not more 
than an inch and eyen less in light soils. BEARDLESS IRIS: Culture very much the same as 
the Bearded Iris except at all times the Beardless Iris requires moister conditions and prefer 
heavier soils. 
RANUNCULUS—Plant from early fall to December; early fall for winter bloom, and from 
that time on in succession until spring. Soak the bulbs in water for a few hours before 
planting and cover with two inches of soil. In very heavy soils cover with pure sand. The 
bulbs have finger like projections and these should be planted points down. For a good 
garden display they should be spaced from four to six inches apart. Do not over water 
while bulb is freshly planted and in the process of breaking through. 
CANNAS—Plant when the apple blossoms appear for best results in good, rich soil. If 
planted in round beds you will need 37 plants for a 10 foot bed (18 plants on the outside, 
12 in the second row, six for the third row and one in the center). A 7 foot bed will use 
19 plants, with 12 plants on the outside row, six for the middle row and one plant in the 
center. 
LILIES—Require perfect drainage. They like a moist, cool soil. This means that liberal 
quantities of old well-decayed compost is almost essential for lilies. They will not tolerate 
lime; your soil should have a pH of 6.5 or below if you want to grow good lilies. 
TULIPS—Bulbs can be planted as early as they are ayailable from the dealers which is 
about September Ist or they may be set out anytime thereafter until the ground actually 
freezes. The size of the bulb has a definite bearing on the size of the flower that will be 
produced. With most varieties, bulbs measuring 11 inches in diameter will make the best 
showing the first year. Prepare the soil thoroughly by spading it deeply and enriching it 
with bonemeal or well rotted manure. If possible, do not use a location that was planted 
to tulips the year before. 

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