Azaleas are easily transplanted any time of 
the year, preferably in September or Spring. Dig 
holes large enough, so that a goodly. amount of 
leafmold can be put around the ball, giving the 
fine roots a chance to start to work at once. Pack 
the soil around the roots and apply water liber- 
ally. Use a mulch of leaves or pine needles and do 
not cultivate, since the roots of Azaleas come close 
to the surface. Water thoroughly before winter 
sets in and cover with evergreen boughs. 
Hybrid French Lilacs are most popular shrubs, 
the mention of which brings memories of child- 
hood to practically everyone. They bloom at the 
same time as the May flowering Tulips and their 
soft toned, large flowers, as well as their frag- 
rance, complete the culmination of Spring. 
Lilacs require sun and an alkaline soil; use plenty 
of lime and bonemeal. They should be pruned 
immediately after flowering, if necessary and it is 
well to remove the old flowers. It takes Lilacs 2 
years to become established after transplanting 
and the first season the flowers are not as large, 
nor are they true to shade. 
Come down to Kew in lilac-time, in lilac-time; 
And you shall wander hand in hand with love, 
In summer’s wonderland. 
—ALFRED NOYEs. 
