You Can Transplant at Any Time if You Will Take Extra Care andTrouble < Preparation of New Beds Is of Great Importance To Newcomer’s Health Move All Plants and Shrubs With a Large Ball of Earth To Avoid Effect of Shock By W. H. YOUNGMAN. Most of us, for one reason or another, are unable to do all of the transplanting that we wish at the optimum time or even in the proper season. This spring has been unusually bad for the gardener in this respect. Many shrubs were in bloom before the soil was workable. It was so late before the heavier jobs could be tackled that we decided It was too risky and had better wait. Using ordinary methods and care transplanting is risky, but with a little extra effort and a few precautions most plants can be moved now. Transplanting may be done successfully ■for most plants, trees and shrubs at other times than spring and fall. Even when we do not employ the chemical vitamin B-l it is possible to move fairly large plants. No doubt a great many plants, shrubs and trees are best moved in the fall, for then the soils are more easily worked and. too, we can do a better job more leisurely. In the spring we have a comparatively short season in which to transplant, and in addition we have all of the regular garden jobs to do. Thus it is small wonder that mRny transplanting Jobs planned for the spring are left undone. Shall we wait until fall or next spring? Well, that depends. If you are willing to give a little extra effort and care the job can be done now. Nurserymen transplant at all seasons with surprisingly few losses. To begin with, the holes should' be deeply dug and generous quan tities of humus incorporated; this is to hold moisture close to the roots. Plants give off quantities of water during growth. The boianists call this transpiration. The rate of transpiration is greatly accelerated by the heat of the sun and by the wind. To compensate for transpira tion when moving plants of any kind, we should put humus in the soil to hold moisture to the roots, build some kind of a shade or shelter as a protection against sun and wind, and remove part of the leaves or branches. In the case of trees we should wrap the trunk with bur lap or paper as an additional protec tion. In the summer of 1936 four young oak trees were moved from the woods with large balls of dirt. Their branches were pruned and they were kept well watered. The trunks, however, were not wrapped and they all burned so badly that they have not recovered: after four years they are still struggling to keep alive. Large Ball of Earth Best. The larger the hall of earth taken With the roots the less the shock ©f transplanting, although some plants do not need as much care as do others. One would hardly at tempt to move an Oriental poppy at this season, although with an extraordinarily large ball of earth it could be done. The size of the ball to be dug depends not only upon the size of the plant but also Upon the type of root system. A compact fibrous root system requires a much smaller ball of earth than a tap-rooted plant or one that has a few long, straggly roots. In setting shrubs and trees it is Well to take extra care to allow for settling. With the soil in the bot tom of the hole stirred up more than usual it is reasonable to expect more than the normal amount of settling. Having placed the balled plant at the proper level fill the hole from one-half to two-thirds with good top soil. Water is then poured in Until the hole is full. This settles the soli about the ball of dirt and insures adequate moisture. When the water has soaked in it is time to finish filling the hole with soil. Method of Pressing Flowers Quick Drying Will Preserve Colors In All Beauty By EDITH L. HOUGH. Many gardeners who keep records *>f their flowers prefer a notebook containing specimens of the flowers themselves to a group of photo graphs or colored pictures. Such a portfolio is valuable in preserving the special beauties and rarities one has grown and as a method of com paring the plants from year to year. And for those interested in pressing Wild flowers or making botanical collections of any kind, there is a system of pressing which results in perfectly formed, flat flowers in the original colors. Good results are not achieved il the flowers are simply pressed be tween the leaves of a book or be neath a blotting pad. The more rapid the drying, the better are the colors preserved. The fresh speci mens should be arranged with their petals open, in whatever shape they lire shown to best effect, and pressed between sheets of the most porous, lincoated paper available. News paper may be used, though paper without ink is preferable. Blotting paper is unsatisfactory, as it be comes gummed and sticky. But two sheets of the best blotting paper are used to inclose the sheets contain ing the flowers. A heavy weight is laid on top and the papers are placed in the hottest sunlight. To press several flowers at one time, a pile of sheets is formed by alter nating those enfolding the flowers With sheets of blotting paper. The blotters are usually replaced by fresh ones at least once a clay, less often as the material dries. The more often dry blotters are substi tuted, the clearer the natural colors will remain, as the drying Is has tened. If the flowers have a large water content and the blotters are thin, they should be shifted as many as four times a day. The length of time the flowers should be pressed varies, some va rieties drying more quickly than others. When they are quite flat and dry, they may be mounted, with paste, on professional mounting sheets, on bristol board or on what ever stiff, white paper the portfolio or loose-leaf notebook contains. Choose Right Vase Select suitable bowls and vases 1& which to arrange flowers to deco rata the house. Do not crowd Cow an into them, but carefully select different flowers for different con tainers. A single rose In a bud vase Is far more effective than This can be mounded up a bit to serve as a pocket for later water ings. Scatter a layer of compost or peat over the surface to serve as a mulch. This prevents a certain amount of evaporation as well as aids in keeping the soil cool. Having planted the new plant, whether it be a zinnia or a tree, it is well to provide some kind of a shade as a protection against sun and wind. Strong stakes with bur lap tacked over them give a satis factory shade, but a lath screen works just as well. For small plants a shingle or any thin board pushed into the soil will do. Cut Rack Ruthlessly. Now comes the hard job for most gardeners—the cutting back or pinching off of leaves, tips, branches, etc. Most annuals should have the tops pinched out. and a few should have the leaf surface reduced either by shearing off a part of them, or as with geraniums the removal of some Removal of a number of the branches or shoots of shrubs is the usual method of reducing leaf sur face The removal of a number of branches and twigs of trees serves the same purpose. The greater the loss of roots the more severe should be the reduction in leaf surface. Many successful collectors of wild ings cut their new shrubs back to mere stubs; this gives them splen did. bushy plants that make sur prisingly rapid growth. The first season after transplant ing regular watering is essential for trees and shrubs. Soaking the ground to a depth of a foot or more is far more beneficial than frequent dampening of the soil's surface. A good soaking once a week or at 10 day intervals is sufficient even in periods of prolonged dry weather. Some gardeners ridge the soil about newly planted trees and shrubs and fill this pocket to the rim. Others remove the nozzle from the hose and let the water run slowly for a considerable period of time. What ever the method used make certain that the water penetrates deeply into the soil where the roots get the benefit. This may seem rather laborious to the home gardener. Emphasis has been placed upon doing the job very thoroughly inasmuch as it will meet the needs of a gardener who is transplanting his own plant ma terials. Nurserv-grown stock that has been regularly root pruned will require somewhat less care. But even so. for quirk recovery and to carry plants through a hot. dry summer the home gardener will be well repaid by such thoroughness. The plants will make a strong, healthy growth and soon regain their natural shape and freedom of bloom. »-—--— Correct Procedure Is Illustrated . . . Important steps to be taken when transplanting shrubs or plants are shown above. First, the hole should be amply dug. allowing plenty of spa ee for the plant s roots. The plant itself should be moved with as much earth attached as possible. When firmly tamped into place, it should be given a thorough soaking. And last, but far from least, it should be cut back to give it a vigorous start in its new situation. Camassias Native American Bulbs American gardeners would be wise to look to native bulbous material for fall planting this year. Among the most distinctive American bulbs are camassias, which make a lovely ; addition to the garden at this sea- j son. They are perfectly hardy, and. i given good care, they last longer in gardens than either hyacinths or tulips. Camassias grow from 2 to 3 feet high, the flowers make one think of tall, graceful hyacinths, although the blooms are much larger and ! more widely spaced. The colors of \ the flowers vary from the blues to white. Any moderately fertile soil will grow camassias to perfection. A planting depth of 4 to 6 inches suits | these bulbs As stream-side plants and for grouping at the edges of ponds or pools they are unsur passed. One very good species is Camassia esculenta. usually blue in color. It blooms in May. One of the largest flowering is Camassia leichtlini, which varies from dark blue to creamy white. Bear these lovely plants in mind when ordering bulbs for fall planting. | Zinnias Are Among Most Popular Flowers in U. S. Zinnias are the most popular flow- i eds In America. In making their way to this eminence they have overtaken sweet peas, asters and petunias, which still are popular to ■ be sure, but are trailing zinnias in the race. The merit which contributes most i to the zinnias's success is probably the ease with which it is grown. A tropical plant, which endures the hottest weather, it is the beginner's ideal flower, germinating quickly in warm weather, growing rapidly to flowering size, and then producing blossoms abundantly until frost kills it. Late planted zinnias are best sown where they are to remain to avoid the check of transplanting. Plant three or lour seeds to a hill. | hills 2'2 feet apart for the large flowering types and 18 inches for the dwarf sorts, then thin to a sin gle plant. They will make a rapid growth, especially if encouraged with a complete plant food. To encourage large flowers, ap ply a teaspoonful of plant food around each plant after buds ap pear. Stir it into the soil, taking care not to allow it to touch stems j or foilage. It it should get on the foliage, brush or wash it off. I a-- -- Zinnias have shown remarkable ability to improve in size and color, under the encouragement of plant breeders. Their color range is one of the largest, including nearly all the spectrum except real blues. In size they range from the tiny gra ciilima or cupid type, through many intermediate sizes to the dahlia flowered and California giant classes, | which can be grown to a diameter of 6 inches. And they have been bred into a remarkable variety of forms. Small flowered zinnias are in some ways better border flowers than the giant flowered classes; they produce more flowers, held above the foliage, on bushy plants, and their variety of forms make interesting texture ef fects. The shaggy fantasy type, and the scabiosa flowered zinnias make pleasing cut flower arrangements, while the small flowered singles are excellent for low bowl bouquets. All zinnias take about the same culture, and all show remarkable ability to withstand rough treat ment. while responding generously to good care. Progress has been made in breeding the various strains true to type and devoloping more brilliant colors. GRACIIL1MA LINEARIS HAAGEANA LILLI PUT f. M PUM1LA DWARF EARLY WONDER SCABIOSA FLOWERED V _r*~ FANTASY PUMILA PICOTEE ^_^-w_v%_DELI0HT DAHUA FIOWEBED DOUftll OlANT CALIFORNIA 61 AST ILarkm tvtW noder* tinnia. House Plants Benefit by 'Vacation’ Sojourn in Garden During Summer Proves Helpful . By AGNES TRIMBLE. A house plant, like a person, de mands a vacation every so often. They deserve it, too, for all winter long the house is made more cheer ful by their bright, gay blossoms and attractive foliage. So take them to a health resort—the flower gar den. where they ran rest and be reconditioned for the coming winter duties. Those who live in apart ments. or have limited or no out side space, can greatly benefit their plants by placing them in or near open windows. Care should be exercised in tak ing the tender house plants out doors because they have been gently cared for indoors for months. They are not accustomed to the strong and bright light, nor to so much fresh air. Therefore, it is better to take them out by degrees. A warm, cloudy day is ideal for the change— it is better to take them no further than the porch at first, and allow them to remain there for several days. Then into the garden, where they should be shaded for another few days until they become used to the outside. A careful study of both the plant's needs and the layout of the garden should be made, and then arrange the plants in locations suitable to their special liking. Some plants— pot and all-—may be set down in the ground, others may be placed around on top, while some will do better if removed from their con tainers and planted down in the earth for the duration of the sum mer. Gardens can be greatly beau tified by the addition of potted flowers when they are carefully and artistically arranged. Arrange the plants where they will be protected from drafts, heavy winds and pouring rains, as house plants are more delicate than out side-grown plants. Watering is an other important item that must not be overlooked in caring for these flowers, for they need a drink and bath often—even more than do the regular garden flowers. All plants, however, must have a certain amount of watering during the hot and dry summer days—but do this after the sun goes down. Foliage can be kept beautiful and free from splattering by covering the bare ground near the plants with leaves and other lawn gather ings—this also aids in keeping mois ture in the ground. Just before taking the plants out doors, work a little bone-meal into the soil around them. A little hard wood ashes or soot worked in. too, will help to give the foliage a bright and healthy color. After reaching their destination—the garden—give them a generous drink from.a solu tion made by dissolving a table spoonful of nitrate of soda in about a gallon of water. They will like this cocktail, too! Liquid manure, now and then, is an excellent ferti lizer for them while they are out side—not too much at one time. Keep plants outside until late summer, or as long as they can safely be protected from chilly nights, but when frost threatens re move them back to the porch and cover them at night until they are returned to indoors to begin their winter duties — brightening the gloomy spots, nooks and corners, with their gey, little blossoms and Activities of Clubs And Shows Noted The Washington Garden Club held its June meeting at the home of Mrs. Henry Augustine Latane, 311 North Washington street, Alexan dria. on June 4. Mrs. J. Armisted Boston presided, with Mrs. Corne lius H. Bull acting as cohostess. An interesting account of the earliest garden clubs to be formed in Wash ington was given by Mrs. Edward Willis of the Bethesda Garden Club, tracing the origin of these organiza tions to Thomas Jefferson's plan ning a garden around his George town residence, and his exchange of seeds and plants with his equally interested neighbors. After the meeting, tea was served on the lawn of Mrs. Latane s charm ing home. A novel fashion show will be a feature of the final meeting of the season of the Forest Hills Garden Club, which will be held at 2 p.m. June 10 at the home of Mrs. W. D. Chandler, 2901 Grant road. Mem bers of the club will create and model hats made entirely of fresh flowers—an unusual idea and one which should prove very interesting. Additional entertainment includes a talk on rase cultivation by Mrs. Lilian W. Smith, and the exchange of garden plants among the club members. The Chevy Chase, D. C., Garden Club will hold its last meeting of the season on Monday. June 10. at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. George L. Hart. 3901 Jenifer street, Chevy Chase, D. C. ALSO ON THE CALENDAR— June 10-25—Hershey, Pa.. Hershey rose gardens on public display. June 20-21—Fredericksburg. Va., fourth annual lily show. Garden Club of Virginia, Seacobeck Hall. Mary Washington College. June 22-23—Buffalo. N. Y„ rase show. Niagara Frontier Rose Society. Albright Art Gallery. July 18-20—New York City, an nual convention of Men's Garden Clubs, Hotel Sheldon. August 10-11—Hagerstown, Md., Maryland State Gladiolus Exposi tion, Hagerstown Armory. Rosemallows Are Easy to Grow in This Locality Among the most rapid growers for the damp yet sunny spot in the garden is the Hibiscus. More famil iarly known as the rosemallow, this hardiest of all garden perennials at tains the dimensions ol a large shrub in a short time. It is especially ef fective when planted in the perennial border or fills a gap in the blooming period of the shrub border with its handsome blooms, which appear in August and September New improved strains bear crepe like flowers of truly colossal size. Blooms the size of dinner plates are not uncommon. Small rosemallow blooms, such as develop on older wildlings, resemble hollyhocks. Newer varieties bear the same resemblance but differ In size, beauty of texture and improved coloration. Nurserymen send out strong roots with a few canes over the crowns. Little life seems to be in the roots when they are planted, but in a remarkably short time the green shoots start skyward and almost be fore you know it, flower buds are swelling and blooms appear. Seeds in abundance are produced Ind duriiig strong fall winds these seeds are scattered everywhere. For subsequent plantings lift these seed lings and transplant them to more advantageous positions. From seeds, which your seedman carries, you can develop sizable plants with no special care since every one agrees that nothing In the horticultural world la Malar to grow, Lilies Give Their Beauty To Our Gardens Over Long Blooming Period A Number of Varieties Are Reasonably Easy to Grow In Our Washington Area By EDWIN C. POWELL. There are an even baker's dozen species of lilies to continue the glory of the garden from early July until frost nips the buds and stems, al- | though generally they bloom in July, August, and early September. Most of them are easily raised from seed and bloom the second or third year. A gardener is assured of healthy plants by growing them from seed. Even a tiny garden should have room for one or more kinds. Longiflorum, which is forced in immense numbers for the Easter trade, is reasonably hardy if given special attention. It starts growth so early, frequently in the fall, that it may be killed or injured by freezing. If dug in September after the foliage matures and replanted six weeks later it is retarded in making early growth so that it will generally come through the winter without Injury. A thick mulch of peat moss or coal ashes placed over the bulbs in December adds to the likelihood of success. It produces stem bulbs very freely and is easily grown from seed, the bulbs flowering the second year. Plants purchased at Easter should be knocked out of the pots when they are through flowering and planted in the gar den. Plant dormant bulbs 6 to 8 Inches deep in moist, but well-drained soil. Our native turkscap lily tSuperbumi is one of the most satisfactorv and should be in the beginner's collection. It likes a moist soil well sup pnea wnn numus ana a grounas cover of herbs, grass, or low shrubs. I The large nodding flowers of turks- i cap form, with strongly reflexed! segments, vary somewhat In color, but are typically orange and con spicuously spotted with maroon to ward the base. It grows from 4 to 8 feet tall, produces from 6 to 12 flowers, but, under favorable con ditions, may bear 25 or more blos soms. The bulbs are rhizomatous and should be planted from 4 to 6 inches deep. Regale Always Lovely. If one were to grow only one lily I it should be Regale, for no other species possesses in such a high de gree the characters that make a good garden plant. Its great beauty, its adaptability to a wide range of soil and climatic conditions, its freedom from disease, and the ease with which it is propagated, all contribute to its great popularity It comes up with a big. shaggy head, make a stiff wiry stem 3 to 5 feet tall, and bears from a few to 25 or more large, fragrant, funnel shaped flowers, white within and a yellow’ throat. The buds are rose purple without. It is not happy in the shade and thrives best in a rich loamy soil among low-growing plants. Fall planting is best, but it may be set in the spring; 8 to 10 inches is about the right depth for large bulbs. Browni and Sargentiae are two lilies of the same general type as the Regale. Browni is strong and vigorous, with a stout leafy stem bearing large, fragrant, trumpet shaped flowers, the inside being pale yellow in opening and fading to cream color when expanded. The outside is streaked, vinous-purple shading to chocolate. It produces stem bulblets but seldom sets seed, and prefers a heavy loam. The variety Colchesteri produces white flowers that are rose-purple on the outside, seeds freely, and does best in lighter soil. Both are stem-root ing and should be planted 8 inches below’ the surface. Sargent's lily blooms two to three weeks later than Regale. It has longer, more tubular white flowers, the outside varying from rose-purple to green ish. It is less floriferous than Regale and bears bulblets in the axils of the leaves from which the stock may be increased. The old-fashioned Tiger lily of our grandmother's garden will grow and thrive where most species fail. It is one of the oldest and best known of all lilies. In China the bulbs are used as food. It is lime enduring and thrives in full sun or in light shade. The flowers are orange-red and spotted purple on the reflexed petals. Bulblets are freely produced along the stem and will take root where they fall if | undisturbed. Mosaic is present in many stocks of this lily, and while it apparently does not injure it, the disease may be spread to and prove fatal to other species. It is. there fore. recommended to plant it well away from other lilies. Closely related in form and color i to the Tiger are Davidi, Willmottiae 1 and Maximowiczii. Miss Willmott's lily blooms in early July and pro duces a large pyramidal spike of flowers on a slender stem that needs to be staked. The stem wanders before emerging, grows from 3 to 5 feet in height, and carries 12 to 25 bright orange-red flowers with recurved petals spotted with black. David's lily follows closely in order of blooming and produces smaller, more refined Tiger-like flowers. It is a very satisfactory and attractive species. Max's lily is a refined Tiger that produces seed freely but no bulblets. Seedlings vary consider ably. some having smooth and others woolly stems. They also flower over a long period. Aura turn Is of Great Beauty. More money has been spent and greater disappointment met with by amateur lily fans in growing the glorious, gorgeous gold-banded lily (Auratumi than any other kind. Its large size, wonderful color and fragrance endear it to all but, un fortunately, it seldom lingers longer than two or three years. But the bulbs are. or have been, cheap, and it is worth while buying a half dozen or more every year if for only one crop of flowers. It seems to persist in a few gardens. It re- i quires a certain amount of partial shade and coolness at the root and is best planted 10 Inches deep among herbaceous plants. Although discovered more than 80 years ago the Formosanum lily passed out of cultivation, but was reintroduced by the late E. H. Wil son who discovered and introduced the Regale lily. Because it can be brought to flower in 18 months or Hess from the seed the Formosanum lily has attained great popularity. A bed of seedlings will bloom from July until cut down by frost. The flowers are narrow funnel-shaped, the tips of the petals being grace fully recurved, pure white within, suffused with wine-purple or occa sionally white without and from 1 to 10 in number. A dwarf form, known as Price's variety, differs from the type in its fewer, smaller and more slender flowers, its dwarf - er habit, and the deeper color of the buds. It flowers from six weeks to two months earlier, grows about II Inch** tall and produces from X to I flowt^ SB a stan. Tbs bulbs of both varieties are small and should be planted six Inches deep in a sunny location among herbace ous perennials. Augustine Henry's Lily ‘Hcnryi),' tnown also as the orange Speciosum. is one of the most valuable and dependable garden lilies. It is among the latest to flower, produc ing in August from 4 to 20 or more large, nodding, orange flowers that are spotted and have a green line along each petal. The stems may grow 6 to 8 feet tall. It will thrive in almost any soil and if planted in ! partial shade the rich orange color- ; ing of the flowers will be accentu ated. Fall planting is preferable, but it may be planted m early spring; should be set about 10 inches deep. Speciosum. the showy lily, ranks with Auratum in popularity and succeeds admirably in the open bor der. It is the latest to bloom and. because the bulbs keep well in cold storage, it is forced extensively. The large, pendulous, fragrant flowers are white, heavily suffused with pink and spotted with crimson or scarlet. The petals are much re flexed and have wavy margins. There are two white varieties and a half dozen or more colored ones which van- in the intensity of the 'hading and spots. Magnificum is the finest and is suffused with crim son and spotted with pink. Rubrum is the commonest and has carmine pink flowers; Roseum has rose-col ored flowers: Punctatum. white with rose-pink spots; Melpomene is deep carmine. Plant the bulbs in fall or spring 10 inches deep Stem bulbs are often produced and should be removed in the fall and lined out. Most species of lilies thrive best when the ground is covered with low-growing plants that protect the stems from the direct rays of the sun and the heat radiated from bare surfaces. Enlarge Rock Garden With Very7 Carefully Selected Stones The showing made by the rock garden during early spring is gen erally sufficient justification for in creasing its size. As the garden1 spreads out the size of the rock material used should also increase. It is decidedly unwise to continue a rock garden with stones suited only to a small garden. With the rocks collected from a neighboring field or obtained through purchase, place them on the proposed extension and try viewing the finished result. You may discard some, because you will see that the use of rocks in either large or small sizes can be easily overdone. Keep the place from looking like a rock pile. When placing the rocks ascertain which face has the most interest ing aspect, then bury the greater part of it. leaving only the inter esting portion uncovered. If pos sible arrange the rocks so that space is allowed in the soil near them for roots of deep-striking sorts. When wall-like arrangements are built, lay the rocks with special re gard for drainage. Remember the roots will be deep down in the crevices and unable to get moisture save that which runs over the faces of the rocks and then gentlv trickles into the soil. If the top rock is so placed that w’ater dripping from it drops di rectly onto the rock below it the water will run away and cannot possibly benefit the plant growing between the two. Gardening Cleanup Gardening and cleaning are hard on the hands, so equip yourself with extra rubber gloves1 and wear them every time you do this kind of work. Rub some cold cream under your nails before starting w°rk you will delight how quickly you can clean your nails after a good soap and water bath. To Keep Bloom Keep the pods nipped on sweet peas. They will stop blooming if seeds form. Leaves From The Garden Notebook Allow for Growth When Setting Out Plants in Beds Set the plants of annuals among the daffodils whose foliage is rapidly, approaching the time of maturity. The annuals will not only produce useful flowers during the summer and fall, but will also effectively hide the dying foliage. Many gardeners seem to forget when setting out new plants how much growth they will make. Later' on they find the plants so crowded that they have difficulty in cultivat ing, cutting flowers, and also that the plants have grown too "leggy” Allow at least 12 Inches for dwarf plants such as annual phlox, dwarf zinnias and marigolds. Fifteen to 18 inches for plants of intermediate growth and 18 to 24 Inches for the taller kinds is recommended. In resetting iris it is well to re member that the smallest divisions will grow and bloom, but not until the second year. It takes a large rhizome to produce a bloom the fol lowing spring, and then only with, good soil preparation Buy and plant new rhizomes as early in the season as possible. The tall bearded iris should be planted on a ridge to insure healthy rhizomes. If your soil is at all or shaded it is better to use the Japanese iris, which will thrive in such situations. Tall-growing annuals such as the African marigolds and cosmos need staking. One way to take care of this job is to plant them in rows with stout stakes at either end. As they grow strings can be stretched between the stakes on both sides of the plants to provide the neces sary support. The advantage of this method is that only a few stakes are needed and that the foliage hides the strings. Most of us dislike to disturb well established clumps 01 perennials. However, the more vigorous growers soon deplete the plant food in the soil, become too crowded, and the size and number of flowers dimin ishes. Shasta daisies in particular suffer from this neglect. They should be lifted and divided at least every two years for good growth and large flowers. If planted in well-enriched soil the results are astonishing. The new dwarf form of gaillardia is a welcome improvement over the old type, which sprawled all over the surrounding plants. While the stems are not so long and the range of colors available is rather limited, it is a pleasure to have them stay put. The Oriental poppies have given an unusually good display of color this spring. We should use more of these hardy and relatively trouble free plants in our perennial borders. They require a well-drained soil. While thriving in full sun. they will do in partial shade. Plan to buv a few next August or September, "in addition to this rathei hard-to-U6e orange shade, they are available In lovely shades of pink and red. The Anchusa. Italica Dropmore. is one of the most showy of early flow ering blue perennials. In a favorable situation, however, it seeds so freely as to become almost a weed. The 3 to 4 foot stalks covered with deep blue flowers make a most colorful showing, and ii sheared back will provide scattered bloom throughout the summer. The\ like a weiji drained soil in full sun. but need a generous supply of moisture for good gTOWth. The cool weather and frequent showers, which kept the furnaces going, has been very beneficial to our roses. They have made unusually fine growth. The climbing roses are really putting on a spectacular dis play, while the hybrid teas are pro ducing large blooms on stems that compare favorably with hothouse roses. Are you following out that care fully planned spray program? The lush growth is quite susceptible to disease injury and if we are to enjoy this fine growth throughout the summer it must be protected against disease and insect injury. Cacti Need Drainage In potting cacti be sure you pro vide plenty of drainage. Fill the pot about one-fourth full of stones or other coarse material and put in preferably a few pieces of char coal. Spray Young Plants Keep a spray handy and take a shot at all bugs that show them selves. The younger the plant, the more dangerous the pest is. ♦ Light Your Garden ♦ Have your parties in J the cool of the evening + Landscape & Garden Lighting Co. + • Es'imat'* Che"/vlli/ Gtrfn" ( ♦ Met. 5180 ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< iDrive Out Today! 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