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Wednesday IBM Pages America is rediscovering the Gardening An occupation for just about all seasons color i tut was the hallmark of Amine an Riding liiri on this wave renewed interest arc most colorful versatile perennials of all arc old fashioned flowers with a contemporary new look Once limited orange or yellow blossoms now come in pink purple red peach apricot and all shades in between including exciting color combinations In addition classic starlikc day lilies there are lots of new shape and sizes ranging from spidery blooms a full 12 inches wide biscuit shaped miniatures barely two inches across Petals of these modem varieties may be ruffled twirled or flecked with eye catching glider known as diamond The plants can rise to a height of four or rem am as short as 12 inches Tall varieties nuke wonderful additions to traditional perennial borders while low growing types serve us vibrant ground cm and edgings When planted In clusters in lawns spread like wild flowers Botanists know the as Hcmcro meaning beauty for a day Indi open and fade very same day but ir dividual plants continue to blossom for weeks With the introduction of early son and late lowering varieties garden crs can enjoy continuous color from spring into autumn According to Jack Roberson one of the world forcmosi hybridizers flourish with care in almost every part of the country He suggests planting the luberlike roots in spring or fall preferably in spots receiving at least said who is also president of American and Perennials a mail order nursery based in Oram Valley Missouri although a welldrained loam suits them best If soil is heavy he re commends mixing in some peat moss or compost at planting time It is essential that daylilics not be planted too deep After spading the earth ne fool fashion a cone out of loosened soil near ground level Spread roots of a single dump over the tone lovcnng them with about two of soil and watering Jack Roberson whose Mormon was cited by the American Society as one of the outstanding daylilics of has a special lip on landscaping Whenever I plant in masses of or more per bed I space roots 12 to 15 inches he said But when want a colorful garden accent I plant in groups of three or five leaving just inches between roots Freshly planted roots should be kept moist for the first month Although arc draught resistant perform if watered whenever GARDEN CENTRE and LANDSCAPING BMe30OFF DROP IN AND HAVE A COFFEE IN OUR NEW COFFEE SHOPI ONLY 25 A CUP I S Landscaping For Ml Your Gardening Needs Hwy 25 2 S of Acton 5198532480 becomes dry Wait at least four to six weeks before fertilizing new plants Then begin feed with a low nitrogen fertilizer using half the amount recommended on the la Apply only in spring and fall tempera lures an cool Little ongoing care is required Unlike with many other tuberous plants daylily roots arc extremely hardy and do need to be dug and stored for winter Every few years the become root hound and should be divided Dig up overgrown clumps spring or fall After shaking looscdirt each clump into individual plants fund or a knife The on be replanted with citrus going to friends and For gardeners who there may be a time limit on the gardening season the National Gardening Association experts have ideas on bow to continue gardening despite colder temperatures The Gardening Association based in Burlington Vermont has re searched a cold framehot frame Green box to help start extra early spring crops and extend gardens and through fall and winter NGA experts have developed a plan for this with details on the comiruclion and use of the This special can extend either end of the gardening season and as well serve in summer heat as a food dryer said Charles Scon president of the profit member supported Na Gardening Association We know gardeners need the help and in form anon to keep crops grow ing so we compiled months of research to develop our Besides extending the growing sea son his special can help pre serve fruits and vegetable for winter Scott continued Our NGA plan shows gar how to de and use it to garden in many addition the can hydrate garden produce as easily into a food dehydrator in summer so it useful every month of the year Scott said A special feature in National Garden magazine explains how to use the as a food dryer First cover the soil in Grcenbox and the interior from and back walls with black plastic Then replace sides with two pieces of plywood into which holes are drilled at ground level to provide air circulation Inside the window screens can be inserted supported on cither clay or plastic pots use as food drying trays When Ihcsunltght heats the inte rior fresh is pulled In through the holes at ground level This air heats and flows through the vented liddoor We found ihe to be able to senous gardeners said Scoll For a sample copy of the National Gardening ntagazini featuring the Green box and the special plan send lo cover postage and handling to National Gardening 180 A Avenue Bur VT PLUMBING BIG OR TOO