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The average American garden in general and 
the perennial border in particular, can hardly do 
without Phlox which takes over, after the Spring 
flowers are gone. 
They are old fashioned favorites and with the 
many new varieties which are a great improve- 
ment in size of blooms as well as color, they are 
even more popular now. 
Prepare the soil deeply, provide proper drain- 
age and fertilize; if possible plants should be wat- 
ered in dry weather. 
You may plant in Ocober, November or in the 
Spring, ten inches apart. 
The hardy evergreen Kurume Azaleas are 
easily grown and reasonably hardy; although sun 
loving the ideal location in the North East is par- 
tial shade, fairly protected; they should have suf- 
ficient moisture at all times. Planted in groups 
along a woodland path or a brook, they make 
quite a show especially with Rhododendrons, Kal- 
mias and Andromedas for a background. 
A fair garden soil, whether stiff or sandy, can 
easily be made suitable for these Azaleas, as long 
as there is no lime present, by incorporating peat- 
moss, leafmold or muck and adding to this from 
year to year. Superphosphate, sulphate of potash 
and ammonium sulphate may be applied after 
the Azaleas are through flowering. 
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