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and Fou to Grow “Them 
Dig Cannas after frost, before the ground 
freezes, same as Begonias. Store them in dry 
sawdust or shavings, in a cool, dark place, or 
dig them with a clump of earth on the roots, 
place carefully in -boxes, and leave then 
that way all winter. 
Take Gladiolus bulbs out of the ground 
after the first frost, and before freezing, same 
as Begonias. Next, spread bulbs on screens, 
after shaking them out well, and cleaning 
them, then store in a cool, dark place for 
the winter where the air can reach them from 
all around. If you are not too fastidious 
about your window screens, they will make 
excellent trays. Simply place them across saw 
horses, or otherwise support them, and 
spread the bulbs out over the screens. 
Or you can construct special frames, 
which are nothing more than a box with a 
screen bottom, instead of a wood bottom. 
Cutting Flowers 
Lilies, Cannas, Gladioli and Begonias 
will give more and better flowers if you pick 
them. But, do not cut the leaves. It is im- 
portant to leave the leaves on, as the bulbs 
breathe through them. In any event, as we 
have emphasized before, be sure to cut your 
flowers for the good of the bulbs, after they 
have passed their prime. Lilies and Gladioli 
are fine bouquet flowers, and Begonias are 
useful in a low bowl, so you can get double 
benefits from those three by cutting. 
Watering 
Lots of water—yes, lots and lots of it. 
That is what Lilies, Cannas, Begonias and 
Gladioli require. Don’t be stingy with it. 
They will thrive much better from liberal 
applications of moisture. Cannas especially 
require water almost continually. 
Shrubs and Trees 
Kind of Soil 
Any well-drained, fertile soil will 
do for shrubs and trees. Actually, the 
most important thing is the planting. 
If they are properly planted, there is 
very little for you to do from then on. 
They just take care of themselves. 
Watering them may be necessary, but 
that is about all. 
Soil Preparation 
Usually a much larger hole must be ‘ 
prepared for the shrub or tree, than for 
the perennial plant. It may be that you 
will have to dig as deep as two feet, and 
then you will reach the sub-soil. When 
you do, pile your sub-soil in a separate 
pile from the fertile top soil that has 
come out beforehand. In digging a 
hole for a shrub or tree, be sure to 
make it large enough-LARGE 
ENOUGH! 
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(Liriodendron  tulipifera). 
We have had a pressing de- 
mand for these attractive 
Tulip trees for some time. 
The Tulip-shaped flowers ap- 
pear in late May and June 
and are beautiful. They are 1 
to 2 inches long, and light 
yellow. Trees are 
tall-growing, state- 
ly, and _ hardy. 
Glossy bark, light 
green leaves. 
Branches spread- 
ing. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 
ft. size, 1 for 
$1.75; 2 for $3.25. 
PRICES: 4 to 5 
ft. size, 1 for 
$3.00; 2 for $5.75. 
Ponderosa 
Lemon 
Now you can grow Lemon trees 
inside! Grow them in tubs or pails 
and keep indoors during the win- 
ter. Set them out in the summer 
if you wish. Grow 1 to 2 feet or 
higher. Produces huge fruit 5 to 6 
inches long, often weigh 1 to 3 
pounds. Excellent for pies, lemon- 
ade, and other uses for ordinary 
Lemons. Beautiful white flowers 
resemble orange blossoms and 
have RARE FRAGRANCE. De- 
lightful for corsages. PRICES: 
Strong plants from 21-inch pots, 
1 for $1.00; 2 for $1.85. PRICES: 
Out of 4-inch pots, 1 for $2.00; 
2 for $3.75. 
Fig 
It’s easy to grow your 
own Figs. Plant in a tub 
or pail, as shown, and sink 
in the ground for outdoor 
growing from spring to 
fall. In fall, bring inside. 
South of Cincinnati, you 
can plant the Figs in the 
ground and leave them 
out all winter; tops may 
possibly freeze but new 
tops come up next year. 
Will bear the first year, 
and each year after. Fruit 
is sweet and delicious with 
firm meaty flesh. Excellent 
for preserves, jams, can- 
ning, drying or fresh from 
Chee: 
PRICES: 114 to 2 ft. size, 1 
for 99c; 2 for $1.83. 
PRICES: 2 to 3 ft. size, 1 for 
$1.25; 2 for $2.35. 
