DAILY EDITION Thursday, April 16, 1931 Practical Pointers in Planting All. Types of Perennials If you are going in for glorious flowering effects with perennials it is well worth while to give the plants the right start. Prepare the beds according to the requirements of the planti and you are sure to be rewarded in a way which makes the little extra effort you expend at nlatitlns tine seem insienlfleant. ) Most perennials like good rich soil and plenty of it. Oood soil to a depth of two feet or more is none too much. To turn the soil over by spading Is not enough. The bed- should and its depth, varies according to the type of plant as shown in the diagram. Type one plants, in which the leaves spring from the crown, should be planted with the crown iust on the level with the soil line. Type two. such as hollyhocks should be planted with the rout straight down and the buds just below the surface of the soil. Type three plants, such as Peonlos. should or planted with the tips of the buds at or Just below the surface of the ground.- Type four plants. be trenched-thai is. worked to a such as Iris, should be planted with depth of two feet so as to loosen the c in i' beneath the sur- ;ae ofhe sol) subsoil. and enriched with tertiltier. . In all cases, spread the small A reserve of good rich soil way r0Qts QUf naturay. brlng down deep will surely be reached by. the m contact with all roots and hungry root.- Toe sou snould be 'press firmly. Watering at planting well worked and free from lumps time is advisable. Water the roots and air pockets 'and not the tops. . In planting perennials it u gen- . In cultivating, dont let up with erally safe W apace those varieties the hoe. Keep the ground well cul-whksh do not fcro over two feet iivated, levelled and free from lit-hlgh about 11 inches apart Vigor- ter. Except during a protracted ous growers like Peonies and Mai- drought a mulch of short grass lows require at least three feet be- (sweepings from the lawn) or peat tween. jmoss will help retain the moisture The method Of setting the plant., and keep the soil from baking. Economical 0 peration Caterpillar' Tractor tS .'J tl ! I lit. We have some new booklets telling of many Jobs the Caterpillar" ha dene recently yhere the profll was worth while Mnd for free copies tonight. "MORRISON" An institution built on Service. There arc o tpriny '".-.ms j groups of evergreens and suth a jWide range of form? foliage tex-itures and color effects, it is little wonder that evergreens are called , the "aristocrats of the plant ! world." Evergreens add such a f eel- ling of security and comfort when planted about the. foundation of a bold exclamation points in the back-home; the tall, narrow growers are I- It is the informal pool which offers the greatest opportunity for planting about its margins, and a pleasing background planting will make the pool more interesting. In placing plants about the pool it is best to keep them in groups and not to plant out the entire margin of the pool. There should be some space where one can walk right up , to the water's edge. ! Where the soil is moist but not boggy soil the following perennials are very good subjects to be planted about the margins of a pool: Hardy Asters, Astitbea, Hibiscus, Lemon Lily, Japanese Iris. Lobelia. Mist-flower and Snakeroot. Many of these are tall growers and their -. ur:.: v-pe.- develop tot- beau if:. l;ivn .sperlmens in f irt "here is a suitable type of evergreen for every purpose. Evergreens that are planted now have the whole spring and summer in which to become established. When, moved with a ball of earth the roots remajn intact and the 'plant is able to continue its growth uninterrupted. What to Plant About a Pool height should be considered In their placing. Hardy grasses are frequently us ed at the edge of the pool, especially for backgrounds. The best of these ire: Mtecanthus sinensis gracillmus ind Variegated Ribbon Orass. Where low woody vines and shrub are needed to sprawl over stones or banks the following are useful: Japanese Honeysuckle, Matrimony Vine, Memorial Rose. Periwinkle ind Evergreen Bittersweet. Avoid using too many varieties if you want a unified and restful effect as (knxma to a "spotty" ap pearance. A few varieties planted In liaises. If carefully selected and happily placed, will make the pool utnettve at all times. .sHnw-tn-Siir.f ppA W Roses Rosea will repay you with an ftb-,hibrw tea lire iff mer ami warmer undanee of lovely blooms If you soil. give them the right start and thtn( Oreifn Aphis or plant lice Is an keep them free from Insects and Insect that can be easily overcome disease. ; by spraying with a snap solution or Excavating the beds to a depth weak nicotine solution. The rose of three feet is not too much, for caterpillar or leaf roller can be de-roses need a deeply prepared and; strayed by crushing them between well fertilized soil that is properly , the thumb and linger. To be sure, drained. Hybrid perpetual and this Is not a pleasing pastime, but ( neavy growmg cnmDers are ai ineir j is me oniy remeay. wnwn ior best In rather heavy soli, wherea- them when the, flower buds are F it suits you better to do so, forming and begin to show signs of plumpness. - .. The worst fungous diseases of our garden roses are black-spot and mildew. If the plants are regularly dusted with a mixture of nln patta of dusthtg sulphur to one part of powdered lead' arsenate. Use two diseases can be prevented to some extent Repeat 'he dusting every j two weeks In the summer It Willi Mildew is genenlly the ruli of great and sudden atmospheric changes, and of long-continued speiis 01 Gamp ana cjouay u earner. Sulphur and soot are the bast re medies. One or the other should be applied the moment the disease Is noticed. Sprinkle the plants with water before the dust to applied. 01 It should be put on early in the morning while the dew i still on. Prevention is. of course, far better than cure, and plants that have a free circulation of air about them are seldom attacked by 'mildew. Keep the climbers away from the house. Do not let the possibilities of insect energies or diseases euro your enthusiasm for growing roses. They !! fCuly the Queen of Flowers and are considered by many to yield mer?. in beautiful flowers and personal satisfaction than any her flower that grow. Garden Talk Plant only the best. It does not: require more space or effort to grow a good plant or flower than a poor one. i Early flowering shrubs like Lilacs, DeuUias, Forsyth las and Splreas should be pruned after they have bloomed, not before. Formal evergreens and hedges should be clipped this month. Remove the burned tips by cutting out with pruning knife. ' Prepare now for the leaf-eating I inserts, for tltey will soon be doing klafhage to the plants.1 A potion spray on the foliage to-the best to use for these pests. No planting Is ever quite completethat Is what make garden ing such an alluring adventure. What modern touches will you add to your grounds this year? The vivid disolavs of flowerlne j bulbs that you admire now did not "ittftf hgniun" ttiav u'pm rl -i n r tA and planted months ago. This is the .ne to make plans for your own olor pageant next spring. A good gardener, like a good 'iQufewtfe, appreciates the value of 'eatness In creating a restful and ttracUve garden. It to the Utile hings like removing dried stalks and twigs, staking the taller plants, keeping the edge of the bed and walks in line, and other tidying touches that mean so much hi de veloping a beaotifsd garden. Fruit trees need a tittle timely at' tentlon in the way of feeding, watering, spraying and pruning. Pruning keeps valuable energy from being wasted in excess branch growth. Spraying will prevent the Inroads of Insects and dtooaaes. Frequent cultivation to the secret of moisture conservation. When watering to necessary make a thorough-job of it Never sprlnke- a good soaking of the ground once a week to far mere beneficial than dally sprinkling which causes, tiny roots to come to the surface -for moisture where they are then scorched by the sun. Water the garden during the early morning or evening instead of during the heat of the day. Iris as a Cut Flower Cut the flowers either in early morning or late evening and Immediately plunge them the length of the stem in cold water In a dark, cool place. Allow them to remain for 1 Thursday, April le PAuK TWO THE DAILY NKW8 193 Home Gardening If You are near a Post Box HUT- 1S SPLENDID 11 .1 You are in Touch with The Family Moves Oukof-Doors FOU CHILDREN JLfcUAIV BUILDS UP THEIR STRENGTH THE DAILY NEWS. PRINCE RUPERT - BRITISH COLUMBIA r Published Every Afternoon. Except Sunday, by Prince Rupert Dally New. Limited. Third Avenue H. ?. 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