THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND. MARCH 6. 1910.
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EXPERT TELLS WHAT FLOWERS ARE
BEST TO PLANT TO GET RESULTS
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Amateur Who Would Beautify His Lawn Should First Carefully Outline Plan, Then Select Best Varieties.
Success Is Certain in Oregon With Minimum Amount of Work.
liY A. BOWMAX.
WITH the passim? of Winter our
ambitions receive new impulseB.
our mental and material makeup
fffpls the vitalising, impelling forces of
nature that bid us to be "up and doing,"
for the time of starting into toeing- of
all animate things is at hand.
Iet us foster this inherent impulse
that finds its best expression in the
betterment of things around us that
leads the true lover of nature to turn
instinctively to the cultivation of the
soil, to the care and development of
our jrarriens and flowers, and thus do
our full duty toward beautifying: our
city and adding- to the value and at
tractiveness of our home.
It is to be presumed that each' per
son has one or more of the splendid
catalogues that are furnished free by
seedsmen, as it is the sense of this
article to direct your attention to the
flowers and. plants of easy culture and
that give you assurance of best results,
rather than to go into cultural details,
The space limitations allowing only
generalities. The following seasonable
suggestions are offered for Portland
and vicinity as a general guide for
those interested, and if we would have
our grounds and gardens to appear to
the best . advantage and give us satis
factory results, we' must turn our at
tention quickly to their needs, for
plants, like time, ''wait for no man,"
and the owner of a garden knows that
no day should be lost.
With the breaking up of Winter, the
most severe, in the recollection of Ore
gonianft, of the many that have played
havoc with all planting plans, we must
look carefully over our grounds for
Winter-killed stock, prune out the dead
wood and old growth where necessary,
and outline our future., plans, begin
ning by spraying thoroughly all de
ciduous 'trees and shrubs. Including
roses, with lime and sulphur, or scale
tide. Careful spraying now will make
the use of Bordeaux mixture later un
necessary. Careful Plan Xecessary.
Right here let us resolve to do noth
ing in an aimless or haphazard man
ner. No matter how small our grounds
nr simple our plans, we should always
work with the understanding of what
we expect to accomplish. Good seeds
and plants are not expensive, and only
named varieties should bo grown, and
these marked so that we may profit by
our experience.
But to turn to the practical work
that confronts us. Let us begin with
fertilizer, to the magic Influence of
which we' are indebted for our most
beautiful flowers and bountiful crops.
Our roses, hedges, shrubs and vines
should have liberal applications, as
early as possible, so the Spring rains
can carry the available plant food down
to the tiny rootlets. Just a note vpf
warning about the placing of fertilizer
-Jirectly In contact with the roots of
slants. This must always be avoided.
Place it near, but not against. Even
:he old. well-rotted stable manure will
sometimes do harm unless properly ap
plied. Well-rotted stable manure with fowr
nr five shovelsfull of bone meal to a
. harrow-load, will prove an excellent
fertilizer for all general purposes for
lawns, flower beds, roses, shrubs, etc.
But for hastening growth, preventing
weeds and correcting deficient soils, the
chemical or "commercial fertilizers,"
as they are called, are much to be pre
ferred. These can be obtained from
the seed houses under the guaranteed
analysis required by the -state law. A
100-pound bag contains more plant
food than a wagon load of stable man
nre, and has no unpleasant odor.
Flowering Shrubs, Vines, Etc.
Among the beautiful, hardy shrubs
that require little attention let me call
attention to a few that grow to per
fection with us. They are all easily
obtainable and not expensive.
The well-known Althea or Rose of
Sharon flowers freely during August
and September, when few other shrubs
are in bloom. It has beautiful double
flowers, pink and white," or purple.'
Azaleas are most gorgeous, ranging
in color from intense crimson to lemon
yellow. They are covered with bloom
In early Spring before their leaves ap
pear. They are compact, symmetrical
and can now be obtained on standards
like tree roses.
Double flowering Hawthorne bloom
red and white.
Deutzias have masses of snow white
flowers sometimes tinted rose; early
bloomers.. ' . - .
Genista or Scotch broom, is a favorite.
Forsythia or Golden Ball has grace
ful, drooping, yellow flowers.
Hydrangea Paniculata-Grandiflora, Is
the most popular and valuable of our
hardy shrubs. Its immense panicles of
white, faintly-tinted ' pink blossoms
last or a long period.
There is now offered the new "Snow
ball Hydrangea" Arbaresceus alba
.Trandillora), flowering through July
nd August. The flowers are large
now- white and very attractive. Either
is specimens or for cut flowers this is
very desirable, as it comes Into bloom
Jirectly after the passing of the Spring
(lowering shrubs.
Magnolia Grandifiora, tjie evergreen
type, is the best of the many magnolias,
'.t grows beautifully here and is a grand
light. It is our earliest bloomer.
The tiny Japanese Maples are ef
fective in clumps on lawns. They make
m early showing that cannot be sur
passed. For April blooming the Phila
delphia or mock orange flowers In
great profusion and is indigenous. It
hould be In every garden.
Spireas comes in great variety, S.
Thunhergel being " the earliest. The
foliage is yellowish green, and the
Sowers white. S. Prunifalins, bridal
wreath, is a pretty double white flower
in clusters. It comes out. May 1. S.
Van Houtte is the grandest of all the
npireas. It is a beautiful ornamental
plant and when in flower Is a perfect
fountains of white bloom.
Then we must not overlook the lilac,
in purple and white. Double varieties
are best. And the snowballs, of which
the Japanese varieties are to be pre
ferred. Climbers.
Of the many beautiful climbing vines
that grow well for us, not to mention
roses, the wistarias are best for second
slory effects and can be had In purple,
lavender and white. Their immense
. drooping racemes of bloom are truly a
Brand sight.
The large flowering clematis in pur
rl or white grrowR to a perfection that
astonishes the visitors from other less
favored sections.
The Clematis Paniculata is one of
our best quick-growing vines for shade
or covering walls. It will thrive on
the north side where others would not
live and has fine feathery white flowers
in the Kail.
The Boston Ivy. with its glorious
Autumn coloring, cannot be excelled for
brick or stone walls and attaches itself
and will thrive in any soil. English
Ivy. Virginia Creeper. Myrtle. Honey
suckle, all grow to perfection.
Bulbs for Spring Planting.
One opportunity we neglect, and that
! the lilies. No one seems to realize
their grandeur or the possibilities they
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ri.IHBIXG HOSES AVfLL HIKE ASY PORCH ATTRACTIVE,
offer. .The magnificent Japanese va
rieties are truly wonderful and need
no attention whatever.' In fact, they
should not be disturbed for years. They
may be planted in borders along drives,
in the foreground of evergreens. They
must be seen to be appreciated. The
ease of culture and their perfection in
our climate make it the more remark
able that they are not more generally
cultivated. We have our - own native
Milium Washingtonianum or Mount Hood
lily, which is very attractive, but docs not
approach the Japanese varletiees. Plant
a few of these in some corner where they
will not be disturbed. The Auratum or
Gold Banded is the best known, .but the
speclosum varieties are. the most wonder
ful. They give flowers through the Sum
mer when most needed. Our earliest lily
is the White Candidum, and is grown ex
tensively in this country. This variety is
obtainable in the early Fall.
Another much-neglected flower that has
been wonderfully Improved is the Gladio
lus. This has been developed Into mag
nificent types of rare beauty and is fast
becoming very popular. They grow and
flower with the least attention, coming
on in midsummer and lasting until frost.
They keep better than any other cut
flower. . .
Spanish, English and German iris will
also prove a revelation to many. They
are Inexpensive, grow in any good garden
soil, and have-marvelous beauty of form
and. coloring. This Is also true of the
immense Japanese varieties, which defy
all attempts at description that would
convey a correct impression of their real
coloring and beauty. Use In the border
or for beddings ....
Dahlias are well known to all of us and
pages might be written to describe, their
wonderful advancement into types and
colors1--never dreamed to be possible, and
they are now one. of the "flower fads"
of the times. " Dqn't let the season go
by without planting the cactus and
paeony flowered types, but . don't plant
too early. Better flowers are to be had
from plants that flower late, as the dah
lia is essentially a . Fall bloomer.
Cannas are now to be had in .fine new
flowering sorts and give splendid tropical
effects. The time will soon' be when
cannas will be grown for the effect of
their brilliant flowers as well as their
foliage, better secure the plants whlclr
can now be nhtineri aa thav o-;,., i ... ,
ter satisfaction than bulbs in our sec
tion, xne season for planting the Dutch
and French bulbs is -now past and if you
failed to secure a aupply of these beau
ties you will soon envy your more fortu
nate neighbors. .
. Paeonies In many sections rival the
rose. Of course, it would not do to men
tion anything in comparison with Port
land roses, but paeonies are noble orna
ments for a lawn, free from -insects and
disease. They flower through a long sea
son and 'for delicate beauty . of coloring
cannot be surpassed. They are improv
ing every year, and have much to com
mend them.
; Lawns Need Attention.'
The alternate freezing and thawing has
left Its visible effects on our lawns and
they should be promptly attended to. A
dressing of bone meal is one of the most
economical and satisfying fertilizers to
apply at this time. Reseed the thin
spots and . roll down firmly. A lawn
properly made can be maintained by roll
ing, reseeding and fertilizing, for a num
ber of years, but if through lack of at
tention It has to be made over, early
Spring or early September is the best
time. Light daily sprinkling causes the
roots to seek the surface where the hot
sun soon drys them up. Water less often
and wet down "thorourhly so the grass
will root deeply. .
As soon as the ground can be worked,
which Is indicated by its crumbling away
from the shovel, we must go over our
beds and borders, working tliem deeply.
When the ground is turned up and left
in the rough throughout the Winter it
is in better condition and can be worked
much earlier.
If you have not planted your sweet
peas, do so at once, for earliest plantings
give finest 'flowers. The grand new types
of sweet peas, with their great, wealth
of immense, fluted and waved flowers
of new n n d n v m i -ii t K- K.... ... , . t
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ing. are of such easy culture that any
Shrubs in Endless Variety Gan
Easily Be-Raised in This State
Private Citizens May Do Much tor City Beautiful Movement by Devoting
: - . Their Attention to Ornamental Plants.
BY A. KING WILSON.
WESTERN OREGON is noted for
Its equable climate.;- On this
account many shrubs will grow
well here that .will not grow even In more
southerly parts of the United States.
On this account it is a very attractive
field in which to grow ornamental
shrubbery. '
The attention of all the .-people of
Portland should at this time be attract
ed to the fact that our city: could be
made more beautiful than it is at pres
ent, if each person would do- his part.
We are employing landscape gardeners
to come here from the East "and make
suggestions in regard to the laying out
of our city, looking toward improve
ments, to make it more beautiful and
attractive. At this time, each citizen
should do all in his power to help
on the good cause.
A great many people own vacant lots
In the suburbs of the city.' Some of
these lots even have stumps on them
still. I would suggest that these
stumps be covered with English Ivy.
on account of the fact that where it
Is usually desired to grow the Ivy, the
soil Is not particularly fertile, or has
not been cultivated. 1 would suggest
that the slips be planted in the gar
den, either the flower or vegetable gar
den, where they can be watered, for
one season, and they can then be trans
planted to the place they are desired
to be grown. In .a year or two. English-Ivy
will cover stumps, fences or
other objectionable objects of the land
scape. If it is put out from cuttings,
it is a little slow to start, but after
it is well rooted 1U--grows rapidly and
is very attractive during the Winter.
The English holly grows very well
In this -climate. Small bushes can be
purchased at a very reasonable price,
and they should be planted 'every
where. They require little attention
after the first year or two. Persons
"who desire to have berry-bearing holly
to be certain of it, should buy th
Tllants that Viova v.A i .
Otherwise,. they should buy plants that
e uctu la&en i rom a nony that pro
ducer herrl.a nacl, i- . 'r-i. i , .
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not be planted alone, but several bushes
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wo i-uBBiiier. .r-ersons wno can
Stand the P Ynnn co an1 Haca - .
a beautiful effect quickly, should buy
"" large nony anci then plant smaller
ones around it. This makes a very
pretty cluster.
The hawthorn does very well in this
viiiiiai. , is used . in England foi
hedges and is white, and grows luv.
urlantly here. There are some very
Urettv hesres nf it .1 rt . 1 .
- ' . i ruuidllU.
I prefer the red hawthorn, which has
- bwiswus iwior ana is attractive
from a distance.
The Oregon grape is very pretty and is
grown almost exclusively for its leaves
And what is known as. the wliri .11T-.
vrtnt i nnn f . t-, ; c i
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bloom in Oregon. Whenever you find
the wild currant in bloom, you may
iook tor ine nummingrjlrd. It is very
easily grown in the yard and Is of a
very brilliant pink color. . To these
should be added the lilac and the pur
pie fringe. , -
I would suggest that people plant foi
a hedge to make a screen or guard
Hall's, evergreen honeysuckle. This
honeysuckle stays green nearly the
entire year. And the clematis of the
various varieties are very beautiful
uiiiijucra in ims country.
Persons that desire a n.
grow quickly of the deciduous variety
xiiuuiu iMni wnai is cajied the blac
locust, -inis tree I have found to be
the most rapid -rowing one that I have
ever planted. Some people object to
its litter in the Fall, but it has a bead
tWul bloom, and I regard it as a very
nrettv tree.
The Oregon maple is a very rapid
grower here, is an attractive tree and
very easily transplanted.
one can succeed wirli them- -They-prefer
a cool, moist soil, well drained, and
should be planted in a little trench three
or four Inches deep, putting the seed
two Inches below the bottom of the
trench, and as they grow drawing the
soil around them until the trench is
filled level with the ground. Thin to
four or live inches apart. Keep Ilia
ground well worked, cut the flowers close
to prolong the blooming season and an
occasional thorough soaking Is better
than a daily sprinkling.
Popples Early Annuals.
Among the earliest and most satisfac
tory of our annuals are the popples, in
all their wonderful variations. They are
perfectly hardy and germinate freely.
Plant as early as ground can be worked.
Sow them thinly where they are to grow.
They should not be closer than three
to four inches each way. They last for
three weeks or more and can be followed
by aster plants, working the beds over
and applying a little fertilizer when
transplantinff the asters, and a little
more just before . their season of bloom.
There are many grand new strains of
asters that rival the chrysanthemum, and
they are one of . our most satisfactory
annuals. Seeds should, be sown indoors
in March, but it, is better, where possi
ble, to obtain the plants in season, from
the seedsman or florist.
Among the hardy annuals that can be
readily grown from seeds are asters,
ageratum. alyssum. coreopsis, calendula,
candytuft, cosmos, lobelia, mignonette,
marigold, nivotlana, pansles, nasturtiums,
phlox drummondii, petunias, pinks, sal
via, stocks. salpiglossis, sunflowers.
Plants of all these can be purchased in
season and give more satisfactory re
sults, coming on quickly.
We are not going to talk about roses
this time, only to say that Portland en
Joys the distinction of having the most
discriminating and up-to-date rose trade
of any city in the United States, and a
greater variety of new continental roses
are grown by amateurs and listed by
local dealers than are to be found in
any other section of the country.
And just a word in conclusion about
these same dealers. It is best to pat
ronize your local seedsman, who has
studied the conditions and requirements
of your own section and whose success
depends on his painstaking care in list
ing stocks thRt are known to be adapted
to the soils and climate of his section.
For let it be understood that every
thing will nogrow to perfection even in
our ideal climate, and we should confine
our efforts to those varieties that offer
the greatest assurance of success.
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RIVER BOATS HAVE HISTORY
(Continued from Pag 2.)
never achieved anything higher than
mediocrity, and finally was used for the
run to the beaches. After a compara
tively short existence, the Reed was re
tired from service, as she was an ex
pensive boat to run.
It will be noticed that in all the
pictures of river boats there is rarely
more than one small boat shown. Un
like the present, it was not then the
rule for a steamer to be fully equipped
witli boats, and they were not slung
on davits. It was the opinion of steam
boatmen that if the boats should take
fire they could be run ashore in a few
minutes anyway. As Jacob Kamm ex
pressed it the other day: "The law did
not make us worry about boats all over
the steamers and we accordingly did
not put them on. We were thankful
enough to have one boat, and used to
stow that somewhere out of the way.
It was hardly ever used. The boats
aren't used now, but they have to have
loads of them just the same."
The bark Success brought a large
number of the river steamers from San
irancisco and Sacramento, In sections,
in the days before Portland had made
much of a name as a building port.
These boats were in sections and were
invariably put together at Oregon City.
That some of the early boats were not
very large may be gathered from the
case of the Hoosler, which broke her
shaft over a mile below Salem. The
shaft was carried by the engineer and
fireman to Salem for the necessary repairs.
There was no finer boat on the river
at any time than the R. R. Thompson,
and in the respect of accommodations
she is said to have been the equal of
the Wide West. The Thompson was
launched and operated on the middle
river, making very fast time with a
heavy cargo.
With the opening of the O. R. & N.
between Portland and The Dalles, the
river boats running on the middle river
heard the sound of their knell. They
had done the work for which they had
been placed there and a few days after
the railroad opened tiiey began to shoot
the rapid., to the lower river, making
the. dangerous run with but few acci
dents. . .
The joining. of the twin. rails also re
stricted -the steamboat building of
Portland and although there was still
a profitable trade in different runs, not
spoilt by the- railroad's advent, there
were numerous boats to be obtained
for the service.
Some are still in service but the
great majority have been broken up or
their timbers, lie rotting In some tiny
inlet or on a quiet sandbar.
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