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Bulb spot of irises should be treated by soaking the bulbs for onehour in formalin solution, consisting of one ounce in two gallons ofwater. Root rot which is found usually only in the midst of an oldmatted clump is overcome by breaking the rhizomes from the clump,cutting off the decay, and planting in new soil with a watering ofpotassium permanganate, only enough to make the water of light pinkcolour. Maintenance of Various Kinds of Gardens. No attempt shouldbe made to develop a garden of any kind until a careful analysis hasfirst been made concerning the probable cost for future maintenance.This applies equally as well to the extensive estate as it does to thedetailed flower garden and to the average residence property. Plantsare growing things and require constant attention in greater or lessdegree varying with types of development, whether of extreme formality |
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