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FLORIDA NURSERY GARDEN NEWS 
JUNE, 1955 
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FLORIDA NURSERY GARDEN NEWS 
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NOW’S THE BEST TIME TO PLANT 
GRASSES AND PALMS! 
NEED A LAWN? 
Nothing adds more beauty and pleasure to a home than 
does a lawn. Not only is the sand tracked into the house 
kept to a minimum, but the cool green lawn helps to air 
condition your home also. 
Not only does the top of your grass grow better in the 
summer months, but the roots grow faster also. June is an 
ideal month to plant, for if you prepare your soil properly, 
plant your grass, and water and fertilize it as recommended, 
you should have complete coverage in about 90 days. 
The type of grass is quite a problem. However, we 
have test blocks of several varieties at our display grounds, 
and you'll want to see it before you decide just what you 
want. Well be happy to explain the advantages and dis- 
advantages of any variety to you. 
PALMS GROW BETTER IN THE SUMMER, TOO! 
Palms are more readily transplanted in the summer be- 
cause the feeder root systems start to grow more rapidly, 
and the palms take hold quicker. While Cocos Plumosa 
are moved the year round, it is customary on Palmetto or 
Cabbage Palms to move them in the summer only. 
GRASSES AND PALMS NEED FEEDING OFTEN WITH 
NITROGENEOUS FOOD. ZING IS ESPECIALLY DE- 
SIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THESE, AS WELL 
AS MOST PLANTS. 
HERE’S WHY ZING IS BETTER! 
See the sample attached. Note how rich it looks. Try 
this on one of your potted plants and see how it 
responds. This trial will prove without a doubt that 
ZING IS THE PLANT FOOD YOU’VE BEEN 
WAITING FOR! 
Questions You’ve Asked About | 
FLORIDA GARDENING! 
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What annuals can I use for summer color? 
Cosmos, Zinnias, Marigolds, Tithonia, Balsam, Verbena 
Celosia, etc. 
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Can we grow perennials in Florida? 
Some perennials do very well. For example, there is 
Stokesia, or Stoke’s Aster; Chrysanthemums; Shasta 
daisies; Gerberas; Marica or walking Iris; Hemerocallis, 
etc. 
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I need a low border plant. Can you recommend some- 
thing I might use. 
If you want a low grassy border plant, Ophiopogon or 
Liriope would be very good. If you want something 
that will stay low and yet give you some bloom, Cuphea 
will prove very attractive, with the tiny dark green 
foliage and the lavender bloom. It will grow in sun 
or partial shade. 
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Q. What is the plant known as “Orange boxwood”? 
Orange Boxwood is the name commonly given Seve- 
rinia buxifolia; it is very good for hedges, etc., as well 
as useful as specimen or foundation. It can be kept 
sheared to fit the location. The thorns make it valuable 
because neither animals nor people like to get too close. 
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My Calliandra has grown quite large and needs some 
trimming. Is now the proper time? 
Yes, I'd cut it back quite severely now if it has not 
already been pruned this season. An application of 
fertilizer at time of pruning, and plenty of water, will 
force it to put on new growth and do away with the 
blunt stalks soon. 
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What should I do with my orchids now that they are 
out of bloom? 
On Cattleyas and other epiphytal varieties, it would be 
well to hang them out in the open; give them an appli- 
cation of Ortho-grow or other liquid fertilizer. On 
Phaius, or terrestial orchids, they should be fed every 
month now to help produce good healthy foliage and 
bloom next season. Water well and if necessary, repot 
to a larger tub or pot. 
