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Show Page S THE DESERET SEWS Salt Lake 5'J, 19 U I J! Chrysanthemums B - I rigiiten G arc! en -dazzling sun, , the fabulous hlue cpmpanied by mild surprises that as tw its floriferous blpom. By Haul l. Mojle garden measured up skies and the glories " f the au- anyone should even ask such a The different colors mlt into jour to ihe autumn splendor of the tumn foliage? iqtiqstion . . . folks should know The answer to this query in fiikt we dont have flowers in one continuous mass of bloom, Utah scene during the past few each so - Has, jxeeks? . , . has It been full of nine cases out- of ten, sad to- the fall . , . the annuals are ovef, color and sparkle to match the say is negative, and is even ac- the perennials have gone to their happy hunting grounds, and only a few gardeners who don ('mind lots of worjc and fuss with dahlias have any flowers at this time of the vear . . . this is the common attitude of most home gar deners towards fall flowers Never a ,"word is mentioned about chrysanthemums, those dai Ing flowers of autumn that their" glowing colors so merrily right into the very teeth of an oncoming winter. Seldom do we meet a real chrysanthemum, enthusiast. jet here is a flower which can supply our gardens with an ext a dispensation of plant completely covered with flowers as to entirely hide the foliage. White, yellow, pink, bronze and rose are intermingled, with the taller red variety at the rear adding ' height to the low mass A few clipped evergreens complete the planting wlich has if at 11 deepenlng to a brilliant and rich color with the coming of cooler weather. It makes an effective border for the planting. No doubt one of the reasons fop the brllUancv of this display is its location. We have several our readers to times advised make use of the south side of the house walls for planting chrysanthemums . . . they like to cuddle close to the warm south walls where they have plenty of sun and protection from winds. They truly make a perfect flow- enng plant for tfie foundation alone, as planting, whether in I1' planting, or Intermingled 'with shrubbery, Each Cushion mum becomes a wide mass of bloom, and Mrs. ud that she separates her plants each spring, making two or three out of the old plant. No extra fertilization has been given the planting other than a constant mulch of lawn clippings applied every week until the plants become so spreading that the ground Is completely covered. This is left on during the winter and is dug in the following spring. Improves Soil This method of building up the soil has turned the heavyr clay of their garden, both back and front. Into a rich loam. Dr. and Mrs. Meyer give this simple method of soil improvement the full credit fon the luxuriant green and abundant bloormof tbeir front Meyer states planting as well as that of their lovely garden at the rear. Not only does the mulch conserve moisture and keep the plants from drying but and suffering for water during the heat of midsummer, bat the lawn clippings decay quickly into rich humus, thug building up a lovely loam and making plants' thrive and bloomt So if your own garden Is lacking in full beauty, make a note no plant chrysanthemums next year (there are many others equally as effective as the low Cushion mams used In this garden, some growing into plants of talhand medium height), and take a tip also about making full use of your lawn clippings. The Paris 9 30 ounce reprocessed down filled ... a complete season of beauty vivid and glowing color after the usual flowers of the jear are long since finished. New Converts But we predict that there will be many new converts to the chnsanthcmum next year as a result of onp Salt Lake City planting which has displayed its show of simply unbelievable floweis for the past two months, and is still keeping up its show, p" attracted so much admiration for a full two months time. , Bloom In August The Cushion mums begin' to bloom In August, says Mi's. Meyer, but it Is when the nights become cool that the rich colors and size and beauty appear. true She clips off the faded and srpall blooms during hot weather a. to conserve the strength of I her plants for this lovely fall display. As an edging to tie the plants into the green of the Ijfwn, the easily grown annual allysum Vio- let Queen is used. This is raised fiom seeds planted in early spring. The flow ers are fragrant and just like the white allysum so wpII known, hut their color is a pale violet during summer, iS cvenafterlastweekssnow storm. -- The foundation planting which frames the charming home of Dr and Mrs K. E Meyer at 1557 E 21st S has attracted the eye of e cry passerby Passengers "on the passing utility buses have been known to ring the bell to stop the bus at the next corner so that they could walk back and have a closer and longer look at this amazing show of autumn color.' The prolific and enthusiastic Cushion fhunis have been used to make a flowery fidme fqr the white painted trails of the home A three foot spacp running the entne fiont of the house has been converted into a billow-likcushion of melting colors the five different colors blending, into art extravagant blend of bcautv , truly a cushion of flow-ei- s Nurserymen have advertised down into refreshing slumber when you sleep under the luxurious warmth without weight of a down-fille- Youll sink down . . . d comfort. e Mrs. E. E. Mejer wears the comfortable and sensible blue ns h e w ockOn her garden. hhe isBeen aboi s she trims and tip the lovely planting of rhrjeanthe mum. which makes such a colorful setting for her home at 1367 E. 21st S. this d en i m smH e Plclp plaot-a- s Uflg-abl- gaidm e itself to-p- ro- Asgiown jn the Cushion this planting rhrvsanlhemum fully lives up to Ihe most extiavagant rlalms made in -- Durable, lovely sateen cover with rich paisley center and matching borders in" colors of: Green Gold t SHUT UP!-- These colorful paisley covered comforters are a cheer- - ful little ej eful for winter weather . . . both for their beauty and the knowledge of the warmth which they How do you know whos listening? assurp. THE PARIS BEDDING 100 Chatham Street Floor pure wool WoalwrckBlankets 6 size 72x84 Ccuioi Emma. 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