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Seedling plants of the variety Aquilegia flabellata nana alba which had been set in the north border next to the house foundations but far enough out to catch some sun daily, rewarded the efforts put forth in caring for them so much that they have been a constant source of admiration. These Alpines like the [...]

Last year I planted Columbine seed in the open ground in late summer. Promised rains did not fulfill desired expectations and the sowing seemed doomed to disaster. However, with fall rains the small plants came through and although uncared for this spring were husky little fellows which were removed from the garden to old dishpans, [...]

To me, the Columbine is perhaps the most dependable perennial growing in my garden flower border. Its requirements are few; it blooms both early and long, having a repeated period of bloom if the pods are picked off; it takes whatever soil it finds itself in and proceeds to make the best of it; it [...]

Batista, an herbaceous perennial, belongs to the Leguminosae family and is commonly called False Indigo. About twenty-five species are native to eastern North America of which Baptisia Australis is probably the best species for cultivation. Its ability to withstand the hot, dry prairie conditions makes it a desirable perennial for the middle west borders. Its [...]

Achimines are new to me this year. They were doing very well until some time ago one pot of plants fully budded commenced to wilt and turn their leaves. The soil seemed pasty from angleworms. I ‘removed the pants very carefully and repotted in fresh soil. They have all recovered and will soon be in [...]

Gloxinias really make the biggest show for one’s investment. Their requirements are about the same as African violets except they can be given plant food oftener. They can stand full sun in south windows continually until flouters open but should be removed then to, Prevent the flowers from wilting. I keep ray African violets in [...]

I now have 44 African violet plants, not counting two or three dozen leaves that are in soil to root I have the best results in rooting leaves when I cut the stem so there is not more than half an inch of stem. I stick these round the edge of a pot of violets. [...]

The crown of an African violet plant should be planted a little higher than the soil surface. I water from the top with a small syringe, using water so warm that I cannot hold my hand in it. I always do this early in the morning then when the sunshines on the pots, the soil [...]

Success With Pot Plants At last I am succeeding with African violets and I find that they do not require much unusual care. The three things they must have are: First, rich porous soil; second, a feeding of plant food every two weeks; and third, the most important requirement of all, water them with warm [...]

Ginseng seeds ripen in August and September, are bright red in color, and require two years to germinate; seed collected in the summer for instance, if planted at once, will not come up until the spring 2 years later. Pests will destroy these; shrews and white-footed mice are especially fond of them and can easily [...]