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May 1917 |
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Front Cover / Inside Front |
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Inside Back / Back Cover |
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Spring Time is Lilac Time AD |
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More Crops from Your Garden ADs |
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Manure, Catalog ADs |
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Nursery, Bulb ADs |
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Irrigation, Greenhouse ADs |
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Nurseries, Portable Houses ADs |
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Table of Contents |
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The President to the People
(Wilson's plea for gardens) |
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Among our Garden Neighbors |
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Papaya, Opal Anchusa, Cotton,
Japanese Knotweed |
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Gordonia, Building a Better Home,
Letters |
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The Month's Reminder |
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Summer Flower-Roots for Present
Planting - Gladiolus |
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Dahlia |
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New Deutzias Better than Old |
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The Rockery Idea in Edgings |
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Home Vegetable Gardens A
Patriotic Duty |
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How the Modern Lilac Came to Be |
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Victor Lemoine, Plant Hybridist |
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The Evolution of My Garden |
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The New Race of Hardy Astilbes |
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Prepare in May for Winter Flowers |
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Novelties in Summer Flower-roots
and Bulbs |
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Flower Ads |
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The Fruit Garden -
Crown Grafting |
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Nursery ADs |
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How to Pot A Plant |
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Gladiolus, Evergreens, Trellis ADs |
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Lawn Mower, Nurseries ADs |
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Insurance by Protection |
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Flower ADs |
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Watermelon Stem End Rot |
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Lawn Mower, Flowers ADs |
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The Indigoferas for Late Flower |
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Shrubs, Rudyard Kipling, Humas ADs |
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Coming Events Club & Society News |
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Book ADs |
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Greenhouse, Birdhouse, Portable
Houses, Flag Poles ADs |
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Pottery, Greenhouse, Stoves, Wire
Cloth ADs |
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Companions for Larkspurs |
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War Air Generator, Listerine,
Stanley, Birdhouses ADs |
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Chicken Chowder, Fence, Portable
Poultry Runways, Oregon & California Railroad Co. Land Grants for Sale
(2,300,000 acres)ADs |
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Summer Flower-Roots for Present Planting
G.W. Kerr Pennsylvania
Provide now for
the great displays of late summer and fall—how to manage for successions of
bloom till the time of frost—practical combinations |
THE advent of early summer brings with
it fresh opportunities for the garden enthusiast, notwithstanding the fact
that too commonly the belief exists (or at all events if not the belief, the
practice) that by early May the whole garden planting of the season is
complete. It is true, and it is not true. Of course, the forehanded gardener
who starts his seeds in February or March, and the man who takes advantage
of the greenhouse opportunities for getting an extra early start in the
youngest days of the year, will by this time have accomplished a great deal
toward the ultimate beauty of the garden at the present season. But even he,
with all his forehandedness and preparedness, cannot force events out of
their place, and with the advent of May on through that month into June,
there is anew field of planting activity with summer flowering bulbs and
flowering roots for late bloom. Of the standbys of the summer and fall
garden, which must receive attention at this time, there are three of
outstanding superiority—the Gladiolus, the Dahlia, and the new large
flowered hardy Chrysanthemum. Added to these, of course, there are those of
lesser importance, such as the Begonia, Caladium, the Tuberose, Amaryllis,
besides hosts of others. And last, and by no means least, is the Canna.
To begin with the end, the Canna has a fitting place in the summer
garden. A misused and a maligned plant perhaps, hard to use effectively in
some instance, or (would it not be more correct to say), it is so effective
when used that it has a danger of overbalancing its associates. The modern
Canna, with individual flowers, taking on almost the proportions of a man's
hand, are vastly superior to the old-time Indian Shot as to be hardly
thought of in the same moment. The Canna is a plant that may be grown in any
situation, provided it has water. The large flowered modern hybrids which
have been given us by the work of Mr. Antoine Wintzer, are large-flowered,
the trusses immense, and the plants can be had in a range of heights and in
a rich gradation of color from white, through pink and yellow to crimson.
The present month is the summer gardener's opportunity of the
planting of these and associated roots, and planting done now and next month
will insure flowers from July until frost.
THE GLADIOLUS
Each year sees an increased activity among lovers of the
Gladiolus. More varieties are introduced, more variations of color are
noticed, and the improvement of form and habit in the inflorescence is
marked. This summer bulb is indeed a flower in a million for the gardens of
America. It is one in which every gardener can indulge his fancy. The
connoisseur, the seeker for rarities, has all the scope for extravagance
that he may wish; while at the same time the sternly practical man, who
wishes the most for the smallest outlay, can surely find material to satisfy
his desires. Some varieties there are that will flower nine weeks from the
date of planting, and by making successional plantings at intervals of two
weeks, blooms may be had in the garden until frost brings down the curtain.
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The Gladiolus will give the best account of itself when planted
in clumps among other subjects, as in the herbaceous border or in the
shrubbery. That is far better than setting them out in military like rows
which only seems to accentuate what natural stiffness they possess. When
planting in mixture with other subjects, it is well, however, to observe
that they are not planted in close proximity to subjects which are gross
feeders or among the roots of shrubs which are liable to make an undue toll
upon the fertility of the soil and to the detriment of the Gladiolus. Happy
effects may be obtained by planting Gladiolus in conjunction with annuals of
long season, such as Petunia, Eschscholtzia, Phlox, Sweet Alyssum, or dwarf
Nasturtium. A bed of annuals and Gladiolus in mixture is satisfactory for a
late planted garden. First of all, plant over the area with Gladiolus bulbs
15 inches apart. These bulbs, of course, being set 3 to 6 inches deep,
according as to whether the soil is heavy or light. Then sow annuals
broadcast according to fancy. The seed of these annuals will be lightly
raked into the soil, except in the case of Nasturtiums which must be planted
one inch deep. Later the seedling annuals must be thinned out rigorously to
perhaps nine inches apart. Additional batches of Gladiolus can then be
planted in here at fortnightly intervals until mid-July, which will insure a
continuous display of bloom from the bed. Grown in this way and allowed to
finish their flowering on the plant, the flowering spike must be cut down as
the last flowers fade in order to give room for succession and to maintain a
neat appearance. When cutting, leave as many leaves as possible on the plant
in order to perfect the new bulb which is the secret of next season's vigor.
The Peony-flowered Dahlia, the newest type
of this popular flower is well adapted to garden decoration. The flowers are
held well above the foilage. |
The variety of Gladiolus is almost infinite, but I may be
allowed to name a few as suggesting appropriate combinations with the better
known annuals.
Halley—a Gladiolus with flowers of salmony-pink, blooms within tow
months from date of planting, looks well on a carpet of golden flowers of
the California Poppy. It also makes a good combination with the
yellow-flowered Gladiolus Niagara, which variety however requires two weeks
longer to produce its flowers and must be allowed for by earlier planting if
simultaneous bloom is desired. The variety America, with its massive spikes
of delicate pink, combines well with Niagara; both flower ten weeks from
planting. Another charming picture that I obtained last year was the Baron
Hulot and Golden Queen Gladiolus, planted in a bed with a carpet of white
Petunia or white Drummond Phlox. Gladiolus Dieulafoy and Panama are an
appropriate combination with Sweet Alyssum Little Gem. I append a list of
well-known varieties with approximate flowering times for each from date of
planting, from which data the individual will be able to work out schemes to
fit his particular desires.NAME - COLOR -
TIME FROM PLANTING UNTIL FLOWERING (weeks)
America - fine pink - 10
Baron Hulot - dark violet blue - 9
Cracker Jack - rich crimson - 9
Golden Queen - lt yellow w/carmine blotch-9
Halley - salmon pink - 8
Jean Dieulafoy -primrose, chocolate blotch-9
Mrs. F. King - light scarlet - 11
Mrs. Watt - wine-red - 11
Niagara - canary yellow - 10
Peace - fine white - 10
Panama - deep pink - 12
Rosy Spray - white and rose - 11-1/2
Scribe - light rose flaked red - 11
Taconic - pink marked crimson - 10
Of the more recent developments of the Gladiolus, attention is focussed
favorably on what is known as Primulinus Hybrids, which introduce us to a
series of shadings of yellow flushed with pink and rose. The flowers are
daintily proportioned and gracefully set along the spike in a somewhat
looser arrangement than is characteristic of the older style of Gladiolus.
As cut flowers for decorative purposes, they outclass the other members of
the family. And, although of comparatively recent introduction, have
achieved a decided popularity. These Primulinus Hybrids, which are the
results of blending the species of Gladiolus primulinus (yellow) with the
older types, flower nine weeks after planting, and they have the further
advantage that as each plant throws up a succession of spikes, the flowering
season is continued over a period of several weeks. Planted in combination
with the yellow California Poppy as a ground work, a harmonious study in
yellow is assured. As regards the depth of planting Gladiolus, it should be
remembered that, apart from all other considerations, deep planting has the
practical advantage of obviating the necessity of staking. |
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