CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS 
The needs of an EREMURUS are few and simple, but those few are 
vitally essential: a fertile soil with perfect drainage; sufficient moisture 
and plant food during the growing season, followed by a dry dormant 
period; a cold ground during the winter to produce a good root formation; 
protection from frosts during its early growth in the spring; and protection 
from slugs or rodents if these are a problem in your area. EREMURI are 
generally free from disease. 
SOIL 
The soil in which they are planted should be a sandy loam. It has been 
generally believed that EREMURI do best in a nearly alkaline soil but 
we are finding increasing evidence that they will also tolerate one which is 
acid. If your soil is very acid and you have any doubts, however, it may 
be neutralized by applying lime. Our own plants are grown in a neutral soil. 
DRAINAGE 
Perfect drainage is an absolute necessity. If EREMURI are planted 
lower than the water table, the roots will rot. They are perfectly hardy if 
the drainage is adequate. 
PLANTING 
EREMURI ¢o best in full sunshine or partial shade. They may be 
planted with other plants but should not be allowed to become root-bound. 
fy. robuslus and other large varieties require about 2 square feet each. 
If you have good drainage, dig,a, hole about 8 inches deep and large 
enough for the roots to be spread out. Cover the bottom of the hole with 
a handful of a complete plant food mixed with a dozen handfuls of sand. 
Add 2 more inches of sand, piling it higher in the center for the crown of 
the root to rest upon. Fill in the balance with soil until you have a mound 
higher than the level of the ground. Press the soil firmly around the roots. 
Moisten lightly. 
If you have only fair drainage, dig a hole about 11 inches deep and large 
enough to accommodate the roots. Place 2 inches of small pebbles over the 
bottom of the hole. Over these place about 1 inch of peat moss or humus, 
then add the plant food and sand as described above. 
If you are doubtful about your drainage, dig a hole about 14 inches 
deep and twice the size of the root when spread out. Place 3 inches of 
coarse pebbles or brick rubble in the bottom, then 2 inches of fine pebbles. 
Continue then as directed under fair drainage. 
WINTERS 
A cold ground during the winter seems to be preferable for the production 
of fine blooms. If the climate is severe, mulching may be advisable. Our 
stock is grown where sub-zero weather is common and has lived through 
40°-below-zero weather. EREMURI also thrive in climates which are 
much milder than ours. Where spring comes early, the blooming season 
may start in April. | 
