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Show 86 I I Perennials once planted will Vug lovely summer color to the flower larders year after yer These are the favontes that grandmother planted In her garden such as the chrysanthemum) daylily, ins, phlox and others. cost vttt a little time and knowledge. There prepared thoroughly should be good drainage. Dig the soil at least a foot deep and incorporate into it some manure or well-rotte- d Lytlram is a beautiful perennial which blooms during July and August. This is a willow like plant and the tall flower spikes are rose, pink and in color. Plant this flower hi a shady location where it will have plenty of moisture. Lythrum does very well planted near pool or stream. com- post Ycu wi'l find a variety of at your garden perennials shops and this is the easiest and quickest way to get them. Hoewever, they can be grown from seed at very little Remember when planting perennials that they will be somewhat of a permanent addition, so the soil should be red-purp- inn ,r flowers is the exquisite Japanese anemone. This also will do well in a shady location. These plants grow to about five feet high and have attractive glossy foliage. The flowers are either single or double and come inwhite, pink or red. This is a A favorite for fall slow grower, but when It reaches maturity will prove a delight in your garden. 2i $jlu tr i Cu r m - One of the most versatile of perennials is the daylily. You can plant these anywhere. They will grow in a sunny location, in the shade, on hot, dry hillsides in swampy locations or in the flower borders They come in an array of colors, sizes and flower forms. There are evergreen types for planting as ground covers to keep a hillside attractive even In the winter. Dayllhes are easy to care for. Propagate them by dividing the root stock about every two years. uT nrctt i slfS f I tllflJ ff , Pm ESTIMATES IW yew rail within S DAYS. : " llrff TB ,hir ; fi j Vffeitli? I Perennial phlox Is one of the most colorful of perennials as it is both lovely to look at and very fragrant. Plant them In mass effect for color. Or you can set them three of a ,f ' SECURITY LIGHTING SPRING SPECIAL WHITEHALL SIGNS & MARKERS kind in the flower border or POST LANTERNS ALL COMPLETELY INSTALLED IN YOUR YARD FOR AS LITTLE AS $015 Z 1 t F A. MON. PER 2030-4- OFF G LIGHT GLOBES list! 60-75-I- 00 6 For 01 V 60 ORCHARD DRIVE. NORTH S LT LIKE 328-014- 8 Slt ' the phlox in your garden dust a little powdered sulphur. When powdering the phlox with sulphur use as directed on the package. The hardy aster or Michaelmas daisy will stand partial shade. Plant it with the chrysanthemums and dahlias for glorious fall color. There are now dwarf type plants for in front of the border while the taller ones make good background plant for the flower border. These Rowers require little care and will grow in sun as well as shade Astilbe needs a rich soil and plenty of moisture They bloom in June, July or August and will stand some shade. The flowers are feathery es which come in rose, and white. S A most interesting perennial is the platycodon or balloon flower so named because the buds resemble small balloons. Flowers come in blue or white. They flower in June and continue for the balance of the summer. Use them in flower borders and give them soil a little on the sandy side. Wnen planting set the crown of the plant so it is no more than an inch below the surface of the soil 7 y i r S. -- , Insert the cutting two to three inches deep in the sand-pea- t mixture in the plastic bag. Space cuttings in the bag so the leaves barely touch each other. If there is too much overlapping, the leaves will rot. F 4 vN A VO - . A -- x V Vs Vf f 4- A Sf- sA K & V s ;k v't 1 Sprinkle the cuttings lightly, just enough to wet the foliage. J This is the last watering they will need until they are I ?s An Exhibition Chrysanthemum Showy Bloom Bulbs For showy summer bloom grow the bulb flowers. They will give you bright color when it is needed In the garden. In addition, they make excellent cut flowers for use in arrangements Dahlias Plant these versatile plants when danger of frost is over. This is about the middle of May u our area Dig the planting hole six inches deep. Set a stake for the large exhibition type dahlias. The miniatures do not require staking and look good planted at the back of the flower border. Plant the dahlia tuber on its side with the eye or sprout pointing upward and toward the stake. Cover with three inches of soil and fill up planthole as the dahlia ing grows. Mulch over the lily to con- serve the moisture and for Lilies like cold protection. feet. You can plant annuals around them to provide shade during the hot summer, or a little afternoon shade from a tree is good and the blooms will also hold up better. purchase begonia plants ready to set out in the garden in late May or early June. Or you can start them indoors this month. Put a mixture of part sand and part peat moss in a flat. Place the tubers on the planting mixture about three inches apart Gently press them into the sand and peat moss until they are barely covered. Always place the concave top of the tuber upwards. Water thoroughly. Keep the flat out of the sun until small plants are about three or four inches high. Transplant the little plants into pots using a light soil moisture and bnng them into the light rooted. 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Synchro-balance- m Finally seal the top of the bag tightly with a rubber a Front Page is the theme of the Festival and you will see hundreds of booths and displays in the exhibition hall of the Salt Palace including a My landscaped and furnished home. The beautifully landscaped gardens which serve as a centerpiece in the exhibition hall were installed by the Salt Lake City Parks Department, the State of Utah and the Central Landscape and Plants should be set mdoors in late May or early June. Mix into your outdoor bed some sand and compost. Set the plants about 12 inches apart. Check when planting so that the side of the plant toward which the leaves point is placed forward. This is where the flowers will devel- Where the Choice is Yours! FEATURING: 1 ! 1 Sffe assortment ot cabinets and appliances of the highest quality An : 4; 4V Tuberous rooted begonias are excellent for bright color in that shady spot in the garden. Hie easiest way is to 1 Put enough of the mixture in a plastic freezer bag to make about four inches of rooting soil The bag must be free of boles. Now you are ready for the cuttings. Use a sharp knife or pmn-in- g shear to take cuttings four to six inches long. Remove leaves from the lower third to half of Use cutting. Make a straight cut across the base and then take a very thin sliver off the side of the cutting about an Inch long, ending at the base. two-qua- rt Lilies can be planted in the spring if you can obtain firm bulbs. They must receive good drainage. You can dig the hole larger than planting needed, place sand in the bottom, then a layer of soil and plant the bulb on this. Incorporate some humus into the soil. Plant the stem rooting lilies about six inches deep. The base rooting types such as the Madeona Lily should be no more than 2 inches deep. c; ' out shaped. i! w you tightly squeeze a handful of the mixture, only a few drops of water will squeeze A desert plant which will resist drought and heat and do well in that hard to plant place is the Yucca. It is a stately and beautiful plant with blooms like large wnite bells and the foliage sword J EXHIBITS INCLUDE: :r plants. If you have mildew on atessa. '51 .1 First step toward your greenhouse in a bag is to screen brown fibrous peat moss through quarter-inc- h wire mesh to remove twigs and large partides. Next, mix the peat with clean, salt-fre- e sand, two parts of peat to one part of sand by volume. After mixing, wet it so that when K ing rather than sprinkling. This will avoid mildew on the Rra3 '45' Rooting plenty of moisture and it is well to water them by Irrigat- The Norway Maple was introduced to America in early A colonial times. widely rounded habitat and dense foliage make It capable of giving heavy shade. In the spnng its chartreuse colored flowers appear before the leaves. One of the few maples to show a white milky sap at the base of the leaf petiole when it is pulled from the twig, the Norway Maple is available m many selected varieties UGHT FIXTURES 1 place them in front of shrubbery. These plants require, Norway Maple t Plastic Freezer Year - to -Years The VV V MARCH 1, 1973 DESERET NEWS, THURSDAY, 299-748- 1 AT THE SALT PALACE nn SOUTH |