ACIDANTHERA 
A very choice subject for the flower border and for cutting. 
Flowers from mid-August through September. 
PLANTING. In the spring after ground warms up. Set 
corms 4 inches deep, and about 8 to 10 inches apart in 
informal groupings. 
SOIL. A deep rich garden loam containing plenty of 
humus. 
WINTER CARE. Before first freeze in the fall dig and 
dry corms thoroughly. If not well dried before storing they 
will tend to decay. Store in loose dry Buckwheat hulls 
(Mul-Tex) in a temperature of 55 to 60 degrees F. 
SPECIAL NOTES. Ample and continuous moisture must 
be provided during entire growing season or results will 
be poor. But soil must be well drained. 
Do not plant too early in the Spring before ground is warm 
as the plants develop better and quicker in warm soil. 
AGAPANTHUS 
A very showy conservatory plant, used extensively in 
tubs on outdoor terraces. Summer flowering. In warm 
climates they may be treated as outdoor subjects year 
around. 
PLANTING. As soon as received. Cover with 2 to 3 inches 
of soil. Use large tubs as the vigorous roots may burst pots. 
SOIL. A good rich garden loam, with enough sand and 
humus added to make a rough porous mixture. Humus 
may be in the form of leaf-mold, well rotted cow manure, 
or peat moss—preferably manure if available. 
FEEDING. Are gross feeders. Feed regularly every 2 or 
3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer (Ra-Pid-Gro). 
Twice each year apply a top dressing of old well-rotted 
cow manure—first scraping away a bit of the top soil so tub 
is not filled to edge. 
GENERAL CARE. Keep exceptionally well watered from 
the very beginning (Tubs of course should be well drained). 
In full growth or in flower they require exceptionally large 
quantities of water. 
WINTER CARE. Any time in autumn begin to reduce 
water supply (but do not permit them to dry up entirely), 
and in a few weeks move tubs into a light cellar or con- 
servatory. Keep dormant, but ‘maintain just: enough 
moisture to keep the evergreen leaves from falling. 
SPECIAL NOTES. Will produce a magnificent display 
of blooms year after year if given large enough tub to 
prevent overcrowding, and kept properly fed during the 
growing season. 
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These Cultural Directions are compiled as a Barnes’. service for the con- 
venience of our many gardening friends. This valuable data is the latest, 
most authoritative information available, and has been prepared by our 
staff and horticultural associates. 
ANEMONE CORONARIA 
(Including all of its numerous varieties and types) 
Very colorful interesting subjects for the hardy flower 
border or for greenhouse forcing. 
PLANTING. As soon as possible in the spring—the earlier 
the better. Set about 3 to 4 inches deep and about 4 to 5 
inches apart. Locate in full sun. 
SOIL. Prefer good loamy well worked soil, but are not too 
fussy. Of course, drainage must be good. 
WINTER CARE. Before freezing weather dig and dry 
corms. Store the same as Glads in a cool dry place. 
SPECIAL NOTES. Bloom best when the weather is cool 
and moist, and when ground is moist. This is usually mid 
to late spring, so plant early. 
Freshly harvested corms may be planted in October and 
covered with a heavy straw mulch. Will then bloom early 
in the spring, and for a longer period of time. 
BEGONIA—TUBEROUS ROOTED 
An increasingly popular group of plants, of ynusual variety 
and merit. Spectacularly beautiful, adaptable to many 
pores and particularly valuable for their shade-loving 
its. 
PLANTING. In most parts of the country they are best 
started indoors about 7 to 9 weeks before usual date of 
last killing frost in the locality. Under no circumstances 
start them before early March as they follow a definite 
schedule of rest and growth which should not be tampered 
with. Also, if grown more than 10 to 12 weeks in the dry 
atmosphere of the house, plants will become weak and 
spindly. 
METHOD OF STARTING. May be planted individually 
in pots or collectively in open flats. Use a good porous 
humusy soil. A reliable mixture is made of equal parts 
rich garden loam and peat moss, plus a little sand and well 
rotted cow manure if available. However, accurate propor- 
tions are not important at this stage. 
Do not firm soil too much. Then gently press tuber into 
soil until covered with about 1% inch of soil. Bottom of 
tuber is rounded, whereas top is usually indented and has 
a small rough scar at point of last year’s stem. 
Now thoroughly moisten soil and place container in a 
temperature of 60 to 70 degrees. Do not allow soil to 
become dry, but at the same time do not permit it to 
become soaking wet. At this stage tubers will rot if over 
watered. Keep away from cool windows. Gentle bottom 
heat is very beneficial. 
When growth begins and foliage is well started move 
container to a lighted window. A cooler temperature is 
pee now so the plants will develop sturdy and well 
ormed. 
