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Show MTllllt Ufe s gab from the garden liliacs by Geneiee II. it lieianitr u IoImmii Tubune Garden Editor L ATE fall is an excellent time to plant lilacs and these colorful and fragrant lovely shrubs adapt themselves well to our alkaline soils and climate. Mrs. C.R. Mitchell, Bountiful, has many lilacs in her garden. She prefers to purchase bare rooted stock which is on its own roots, rather than that grafted on understock. In this manner any suckers will come true to the parent shrub and can be panted in the garden. When you purchase the lilac, dig a hole large enough to contain the roots without crowding Your nurseryman will have a good supply of lilac vaiieties. Probably they will be planted in containers. Have him cut open the can and water well the day before planting. Mrs. Mitchell mulches the newly planted shrub for winter protection. If established plants are not doing well, you might mulch around them now wdth well lotted manure or compost. Ialaes require plenty of mois-- t u r e, Mrs Mitchell finds, throughout the year. She also cautions that you watch for lilac scale. This requires a spray with an oil base in the fall and a early spring dormant spray. DONT FAIL to cut off dead Melissa Power shows off beautiful dried lilaes arranged for home by Mrs. Merrill Johnson. blooms to the folk of the blanch. New giow th this yeir ptoduces tne blooms for next Now that the snow has covered the garden and those who must continue with the wonderful hobby of growing plants turn their thoughts to indoor gardening. You should remember that all plants must have light and flow ei ing plants should have sunlight. You don't place a plant in a daik corner and expect it to thrive. Generally, our houses are too warm for most plants, so select a cool spot for your indoor plant collection A good south window' will do the job. Plants must have freh air but avoid drafts Water whoq the soil in the top of the pot is dry to the touch. Then water thoroughly. One of the most interesting types of plants fo" the indoors garden is the cactus There is a vanety of types that will enhance any planting Cacti can take a temperature of up to 75 degiees F. So you can grow them in the ordinary living room G.ve them plenty of sunthe light. Do not over-watcacti. Give them a loose, sand soil with excellent drainage. YOU CN purchase cacti collections from your local nuts- - eryman or florist. They are generally attractively boxed and make lovely gifts. Succulents too are interesting and as unusual as the cacti. Some of the better knowm cacti include The Rattail Cactus, Prickley Pear, Organ Pipe, Pincushion, and Old Man Cactus. Among the succulents are the Jade plant, Bryophyllum, Stone Crop, Hen and Chicks, Rosary vine, and Century plant. One of the most unusual foliage plants is the Kalanchoe, or air plant. This one bears little plants along the leaf edges. You will probably remember Mother pinning a leaf to the curtain and the tiny plants growing from it which she then planted. These air plants should be in a sunny location. Give them a soil mixture of eoual parts of sand, peat moss and soil. Baby Tears is a small plant that gives a matted effect Give it a humid location, water well and let it have a spot in the w indow. The Coleus, which we use in the border outdoors, also makes a fine indoor plant. There should be good drainage for these colorful plants. D.effen-bactiior the dumb cane is a showy plant. Give it a mnnv location and place it in the living room. semi-shad- y a ordi-nar- y advice from the garden doctor - scrub it in LIFT THE SOIL out with a unique carpet cleaning steam process. lilyoN The process that obsoletes all others simply lifts out stains, odors, and ground in dirt using a gentle steam cleaning method. lic-vall- cv - by Dr. Aril L. Stark Tubune Garden Consultant G ARDEN ERS are acquainted CARPET AND TURN 17 URE who wath the lightful aroma of lily (Convallaria would not be without a few plants or an entire bed of this attractive perennial, simply because they want the flowers for arrangements inside of the de- tra-jalis- ), OUR SPECIALTY recommended by Utahs leading furniture stores nisi, PHONE 359-511- 1 FOR FREE Lake m col po Ptesent thn for 15 ESTIMATE 70 OFF... Rl GL'LAR PRILL - SINCE house. The exqui-it- e pet fume is only part of their (harm, it is supplemented by dainty while or pink nodding flowers and attracglossy. tive, persistent bell-shape- d 1947 - bait dark green foliage. Pei haps you have a cult spot in the shade wheie nothing seems to grow very well. Here is vv h e i e lily - of y could add beauty and interest to your garden. Most any location and any garden soil is suitable for the adaptable plant. diffi- lie i the-valle- CARPET and FURNITURE CLEANERS are so easy to grow that even tired, grumpy old men can care for them without straining their shrinking, sagging frame and busy housewives will find it no chore at all to give them a dash of water once in a while to keep them growing Anytime in fall before the ground is frozen is a good time to plant lily-o- f the- alley The pips, buds with roots attached, are available at local nurseries or yoar friend- - may have a few to give you a start. THEY Since the plants wdl be in the same location for a number of years you may wish to work some peat or compost into the soil during pieparation. An easy way to prepare the area to be planted is to cover the soil with peat, compost, lawn clippings or some other organic matei ud a; d add a light sprinkling bt a complete fertilizer. Sp.ule the soil at least eight inches deep mixing the added ingredients with it as you do so. PLANT the pips two inches deep with the buds pointing skyward and space them at four me li intervals f o r immediate and complete t overage. Wider spacing is desuable if you wLsh to avoid crowding the first thiee or four years after planting Waier the planting as other perennial flowers in the garden. Its almost as easy ds doing nothing at all and considerably more rew aiding. How can you possibly survive another summer without a planting of these dainty, demure, delicate, delectable, delightful, dar? ling lilies of y |
