The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-09-08
BORDER PLANTS ARE BECOMING MORE POPULAR
 
Hints On Planting ,Fo1 Next Years Booming
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gotten gardens of our forefathers. The hardy border plant had been practi- cally neglected for many years. but are now becoming more popular than ever. In fact, no well planned garden Is complete without it's border of hardy flowers, and this is not surpris- ing when we consider how easily they are grown, the quantities of bloom that may be cut, and the "old world :, effects that may be created by judi cious planting, and. if a little care is taken in the selection of varieties, we may have our borders a mass of riotous bloom from early spring until late in the fall. Among early spring flowers there arc the old fashioned Arabis (Rock Cress), Primroses of all colors, Gold Dust (Alyssum Saxatile), :, Daisies, Pansjes, etc., to be followed by the Columbine (Aqutlegia), Pinks, Sweet Williams, Delphtniums. Canter- buey Bells. Oriental Topples, Iris Paeonies, and a host of other early summer Towering plants, while the stately Foxglove, Hoilyhooks, Rud- beckias, Carnations, etc., will carry us we'll into the fall.
 To create a charming and effective hardy border, straight lines must be avoided in planting; rather plant largely of each variety, keeping the taller growing subjects. such as Holly hooks, ,Delphinium, Phlox and such other tall plants at the back of the border, while in the extreme front, Pansies, Arabis and Dwarf Campanu- las will. make a pleasing and attfac- tive finish.
 Whether you propose making new border or bed of hardy flowers, simply filling up vacant spaces, or adding to your collection, early fall is the best time for this operation. As the plants will not be disturbe6 for perhaps several years. see to it that the ground is thoroughly prepared previous to planting. Turn 1t over deeply and manure it thoroughly, the best manure for the purpose being thoroughly routed stable or farm yard manure. Failing this, leaf mould might be substituted. A little. course bone meal may also, be added, Keeping 1t we'll in the top spit.
 ' Get your planting done if possible not later then early October, in fact, late September is the ideal time for moving the majority of our hardy plants.
 Although late April, May or June are the Ideal months for starting hardy plants from seed, yet where a cold frame is at your disposal, seeds of hardy perennials may yet be sown, but no time should be lost in getting the seed int othe soil. Spade over the soil in your frame and should it be of heavy nature, it might be well to tighten it By mixing the top few inches with old manure passed through a small meshed seive, or again leaf mould may be utilized in- stead Whichever is used, mix it thoroughly with the top two or three inches, raking it fine with a sharp iron thorough soaking with water, allow toothed rake. Then give the soil a ing it to partly dry off previous to sowing Drills should be made across the bed, using a straight stick or rod, and pressing it firmly into the soil un- til it makes a smooth impression from a quarter of an inch to an inch deep. according to the size of the seed to ba sown Make the drills 6 inches apart and label all the varieties as they are sown. After sowing, cover with finely sifted soil and press firmly with a flat board to bring the seed into close con- tact with the soil. Small seed, such as Campanulas will require but a very slight covering.
 When sowing so late in the season, be sure to SOW very thinly as this will allow the seedlings plenty of room to develop without undue crowding as by the time they make a start, it may be rather: late in the year to transplant such small subjects. If they come up rather thickly, however, do not fail to thin them out judicious- 'ly. &
 To hurry germinatiorf place the glass sash over the frames, brt shade with cheese cloth. or burlap, CT the glass may be whitewashed. This will tend to conserve the soil moisture and will eliminate continual watering. During all warm, bright sunny days the frame must be given air, and this is best done by placing a six inch block in the bottom of each sash.
 When the seedlings are well through the soil the sash may be removed en- tirely while the weather is mild. It may be necessary during the winter months to protect the frame with burlap or strawy litter.
 Plants grown from late summer or early fall sowing will make ideal sub jects for transplanting early in the spring to their Towering quarters, and they will naturally bloom much earlier than from the earliest spring sowings. even made in heat.
 Excellent subjects for starting now from seed are Antirrhinurns, Alyssum Saxatile, Anchusa, Aquilegia, Arabis, Campanula, Centaurea, Choione, Ce- reopsis. Shasta Daisy, Delphinium Digitalis (Foxglove) Echinops, For get-me-not, Gai1lardia. Gypsophila Hibiscus. Single Hollyhocks, Ia thyrus Lupinus, Lychnis. Topples, Platyco- don, Rudbeekia, Stokesia and Sweet Williams, etc.
 The seeds mentioned in this article may be purchased from any reliable seed house and at very low cost However, W. Atlee. Burpee & Com pany of Philadelphia have published complete set of cultural leaflets ir addition to a Mid Summer Catalog any or all of which will be sent to your address upon application.
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