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Page8 GAtDENEDÏTION - ORONO WEEKLY TIMES, APRIL YakdeÎdq£ 'à. à, ~ N *~ 1Iris Ca re LOCATION AND SOIL Unlike the common, wild iris, or flags as they are sometimes caiied. that flour- ish in wet, swampy ground, the tail bearded irises of our gardens, are, dry-land plants and require a sunny location and weii-drained soil. Where the soil is wet and poorly drained, or the location shaded, diseases are likely to be prevaient as these condit- ions favor them. The plants seidom grow well where the rooting area is invaded by tree or shrub roots that rob the soil of its moisture and nutrients. Although iris plants are not heavy feeders compared with some other garden plants, they perform better in a well-prepared and rea- sonably fertile soul. The ground should be dug and at ~-ia Page 8 . the same time a dressing of a complete fertilizer, such as a 5-20-20, applied at a rate of about 2 lb. per 100 square In a, large garden, space may be availabie for beds or irises, but most gardens are limited in dimensions and oniy a few groups may be planted aiong with other plants in a flower border. These groups should be carefully piaced so) that they are flot crowded or over- grown by rampant neigh- bors. Where only a few plants may be grown, the varieties should be carefully selected s0 that the colons comple- 114 e 0' i VANBELLE î n 1974 ASPARAGUS New Variety Easy to grow Will last for years lofor $1.99 25 for $4.79 VA N BELLE GAR DENS LTD. VAN BELLE Branch "THE "BIG" GARDEN CENTRES" ,S EAST 0F OSHAWA 579-1118 VAN BELLE SUNBURST LOCUST Adazzling display of yel- low golden tips on lovely green trees. Filters light -,'through its feathery branches. 2 for, $29.95 COCOA BEAN SHELLS Large 2 bushel bag. Excel- lent mulch, keeps weeds down, builds Up soil, de- composes to build up excel- lent rîch soul. OA 1 $2. 99 - 10 fo0r $28.401 AY No. 2 R. R. 6, BOWMANVILLE JUST 3 MILEK Phone 623-4441 iStore: 292 King St. W. 287 Bond St. W., Oshawa. PURPLE RASPBERRIES "Columban" one of the best purpie ~,raspberries. Produces tre- kmendous crops, firm juicy T? ÀS/ bernies. Delicious flavour. 1 .5 for $2.95 10 for $5.59 2-5 for $,-'2.99 GLAZING BALL (34" high). This wilI en- F1ýhance any garde. akes an ideal gift for on the lawn or patio. Made of glass, the j \ glazing bail is hand blown. C'omplete bail and pedestal $23.95 F MOUNTAIN ASH A mostfpopular lawn tree. kMWhIite foers, later red- clusters of bernies that dling ALL winter (some- times called the Rowan Treei. Fern-lîke foliage. Each $15.95 2 for $29.95 NORWAY MAPLE -,E Ideal shade tree, large - ~ dark green leaves, provid- ~ 4es fine quick shade, hardy and fast. Max. height 40 ft Each $17.95 for $34.9 ment other plant groups at the site. PLANTING The tal, bearded irises bloomn during the first two weeks of dune. Shortly after the flowening period is the best time to plant new ones, or to divide and replant clumps that have gnown too lange. This is usually done in July or August. When plant- ing id delayed until fail, insufficient root growth is made before inr.and there is danger of these plants being heaved out of the gnouind by, frost action in the spring. Although irises may be successfully trans- planted in the spring, few fiowens may be expected that summen. .Most ganden irises gnow fromn rhizomes, thick under- ground stems that grow horizontally just below the surface or even at grotund level. The true roots grow fromn the rhizomes and pene- trate the gnound to a consid- erable depth. The main LOM2BARDY 4' to 5' Size 11) for-$8.95 30 for $25.99 100for$79.q5 Picturesque spire-like trees. Fast growing, even the first year. Excellent for screenimg or as a hedge. Max. heighit 30 feet. Can be kept trimmed down to 10 feet. 4 ft. (heavy tali trees) Ç BOSTON IVY Very fast growing, will dling to brick or any surface without support; it has one of the mnost beautiful faîl colirings; it turns a bright scarlet, as the evenings become cooler. Each $2.90 3 for $8.40 6 for $15.95 12 for$29.99 growing point' is at one end of the rhizomie, but on vigorous rhizomes lateral buds often will be found at each side. In planting, the rhizomes or smnall clump of nhizomy<_ should bie set honizontally just below the.surface of the ground so that it is complete- ]y covered. To obtain a good-sizes clump quickly, three rhizomes may bie set togethen so that they radiate outwands fromn the center. The spacing of clumps wil vary to some exient with the location and thie space avail- able, but in a flower border the distance apart should be fromn 18 inches to 2 feet. CARE 0F PLANTS In spring the iris beds should be cleaned up and debris from the winter period removed. Iris 'plants in a flowen border shouid iikewise be inspected and cleared of debris and dc'ad leaves. At this time a dressing of a complete fertilizer such as 5-20-20'should be given. Iris plants make a geat deal of growth in the next 6 to 8 weeks' and therefore require a considerable supply of plant food at t his period. An amount of about 2 lb. per 100 square feet ghould be heîpful in pnomotinggrowth. Hoe or tili the fertilizer into the surface of the'soil. If the weathier is dry during the period of rapid growýth in spring, it is advisable apply sufficient waten ds down to the roots. No more water should be given until the soil becomes dry again. Do not keep the soil saturat ed. Frequent hoeing is neces- sary throughout the summen to prevent weed growth . Both broad-ieaved, weeds and grasse s tend to become established among the rhi- zomes and' are hiard to eradicate if they are not weeded out early in their grow th cycle. Penennial grasses are panticularly - ficult to nemove once become established. Ca eë should be taken not to injure the rhizomes. After the flowering season has passed, the spent flowen- stems should be cut back. However, the leaves should be left to manufacture food for the plants until late fail. Sometime pnior to the onset of winter, the foliage should bie eut back to wîthin a few inches of the ground and ahl dead leaves removed. The beds, or border, should be thoroughly cleaned of weeds, leaves and other debris. Sînice most iris vanieties are hardy, no winter mnulch is necessary; it is best to keep them free of ail materials which might tend to hold moisture around the rhizom- es and induce rotting. * Seed Potatoes e * Ail Garden : *Seedis * Grass Seeds *CARNATION :FLOWER