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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1917
Page
3
An amateur gardener describes using shade and sun gaps in backyards to plant bulbs and shade loving blooms. Early spring signals bulb planting for summer bloom with foxglove monkshood larkspur hollyhocks and roses thriving in mixed light. A measured plan and patient study yield artistic results even in small plots.
G Freely discusses sowing delays to avoid rank growth in cineraria. Recommends sowing from May to September with main sowing in July for decorative, hardy plants. Describes colors including cornflower blue, crimson, rose, pink, white varieties and their use in conservatories and house decoration.
The Easter Lily is a hardy plant with stately form and fragrant varieties. Lilium candium and Lilium tigrinum prefer rich soil. others thrive in light, well drained soil and partial shade. Protect from frost with litter or ashes. Suritum tolerates grit soil but not manual drainage. Tall stems need wind protection. plant among shrubs for best effect. House cultivation uses a peat and foam compost mix with some sand.
The petunia is an adaptable plant that takes root easily and grows rapidly. Prepare soil well and scatter seeds in spring, water lightly, and watch the blooms appear. Weeds are smothered as the flowers fill the space with color.
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