General Information about Perennials 
For Cut Flowers 
VARIETIES 
All varieties best suited for Cutflowers have been marked with an (*). No 
Florist should be without any of them, although it is possible that a certain class 
suits one better than the other. Varieties shown in Heavy Type, are recommended 
for planting before others or to remind you that they should not be missed by 
any means. 
BEFORE ORDERING 
Before ordering, it is well to first study the requirements of your business; 
at which times of the summer the demand for cutflowers is the heaviest and when 
you have the smallest crop and variety of your own. The market for cutflowers at 
Decoration Day is unlimited, so that varieties blooming at that time are of most 
importance. The flowering time is given with each variety or species, which 
enables you to make your selections accurately. Further, the colors are given 
of each variety, so that if you want blue most of all, such varieties as Delphinium, 
Centaurea, Eupatorium, etc.; may be selected without difficulty. We advise 
planting a general variety under most circumstances, which prevents a surplus 
crop at any one time, but protects you against shortages at all times. 
FALL PLANTING AND WINTER PROTECTION 
To obtain the largest crop of flowers the first year at the proper time, 
planting should be done in the fall. Early planting is advisable, so that the 
plants can become thoroughly established before winter. Most important in fall 
planting, is, that the land is well drained, so that no excessive moisture can 
collect during the winter and early spring. Plant Perennials the same depth as 
they grew in the nursery and after planting, hill up the soil around the plants 
to about two inches, not packing down the hills at all. As soon as the ground is 
frozen and winter seems permanent, cover up rows with straw or corn stalks, 
which should be taken off as soon as the danger of frost has passed, at the same 
time leveling down the hills from the plants. 
SPRING PLANTING 
Spring planting suits nearly all situations, except that there is seldom time 
enough to do the work properly. Perennials planted in the spring will not flower 
as profusely the first summer as those planted in the fall. Orders for spring 
delivery will be reserved until the proper time, but owing to the scarcity of some 
of the outstanding varieties, we advise that you place your order now to avoid 
disappointment later. 
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