THE SUJCDAT OREGONIAX, rORTLAXD, 3IARCII - 31, 1020
STUDY OF GARDEN URGED
LIIiR-RY FIRST PLACE TO SCC
CEED, SAYS J. G. BACHER.
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Placing of Right PUM In Right
Place to Get Best Development
Held Important.
That the would-be gardener should
become thoroughly familiar with the
traits and need of plants and shrubs
before planting them out. thus to
plan the right plants for the right
place and set each plant or shrub
where It will have the finest devel
opment, is the advice of J. G. Bacner,
manager of the Swiss Floral company:
Mr Richer la a strong- advocate of
the' home beautiful and last winter
Bave several addresses Derore m
Portland rose society on the car of
rosea.
More failures in (cardenlnir result
from planting shrubs or plants if
inntlnni whore they do not do well
crowding them, giving them shade
when they need sun. or otherwise
misplantins. than from any other
cause, ia the opinion or air. cacuoi,
ho suggests that the first tool to
bn taken up in making a good gar
don is the book instead of the spade,
and that the library is a better place
to begin than the back yard. Knowl
edge of the traits and needs of the
plants and then plenty of elbow
grease will make one's garden dream
come true. This admission was given
hi Mr. Racher to an Oregonian rep
resentative on the needs of the flow
ex garden and yard, rather than the
vegetable garden, although the same
-general rule apply to the latter.
"There never was a season in our
city's history when more importance
should be given to beautifying our
yards than thi year, largely on ac
count of the many visitors we expect
to have with us during tne summer
months who are, or will be, eager to
admire our floral beauty and our
much advertised roses, eaia -air.
Bacher. "To be able to show our
gardens at their best should be tne
pride of every city home-owner and
resident.
"Almost the very first duty of the
successful gardener is to prepare all
the ground to be planted by spading
it and applying an ample quantity of
fertilizers and manure, if securable,
so that whatever is being set out will
grow welL As ft matter of fact,
most failures in growing things are
due to too poor soil, the plants can
not find sufficient food in the soil
to develop properly. Manures 01 any
and all kinds are desirable and a
laver of four or six Inches all over
the grounefspaded in will prove very
satisfactory and to this may be added
bonemeal. tankage, guano, etc. Of
these about a pound per square yard
nf irrniind worked Into the surface
may double the crop grown and will
add size and profusion to tne proauci.
whatever It may be.
"There are so many new yards to
be planted this season that I deBire
particularly to draw tne attention
of beginners to a few pointers wormy
of observation. I have so many times
observed how enthusiastically the be-
e-inners Durchase a supply of shrubs
or plant roses or trees to put in theirJ
yard and those things are eeiectea
just like pieces of furniture or hard
ware. Little thought is given to the
unseen nature and character Inherent
in these living plants or beings as
we may call them. For living beings
they are, and in their bodies are
stored up the dormant capacities to
develop and each and every kind has
a character of its own in regard to
its requirements for- normal devel
opment. To know the nature or eacn
plant that ia being planted or bought
to be set out is important, lor men
only can you Judge whether it is
suitable for the place you have for
It. Most persons buy those plants
that look best or biggest to them or
consider the price as of primary im
Dortance.
'I frequently have noticed the
waste resulting from improper plant
ing. A frequent error is to plant large
growing Bhrubs or trees in altogether
too email a space, because the plant
when purchased is small and does not
appear out of place when firBt set
out. Several years of growth quickly
reveals the error. The opposite of
this error, that of planting small
growing shrubs in the anticipation
that they will fill up a large space,
also occurs, but less frequently. An
other serious mistake Is the plant
ing of shade-loving plants In the hot
test spot in the yard and the plant
ing of plants demanding sun and
warmth on the north or shaded sides.
A frequent mistake is that of plant
ing in too crowded an arrangement,
thereby preventing the perfect growth
of the individual plants. Purchase
of high-class stock is always the
best economy for the yard or garden.
Poor stock will never become any
thing else but poor stock, no matter
bow much care and cultivation is
given. My advice to those who do not
feel able to purchase the stock needed
is not to plant unless he can afford
to set out material adapted for the
yard or to aoveiop nis vara progres
ively, a little at a time, so that the
expense at any one year will not be
excessive.
Mr. Bacher urged the would-be gar
dener to study the conditions of his
yard with relation to space, sunlight
and shade and soil, and then study
plants and shrubs with the purpose of
securing the right plants and shrubs
for the right places. The battle is
more than half won. he suggested, if
the plant is placed where it can enjoy
life and feel at home..
"In buying plants and shrubs for
beautifying the yard, if wisely select
ed and properly cared for, no home
owners will ever Invest any money
that will not net a good return," he
aid. "The plant grow more valua
able from year to year and the value
of the entire property is enhanced
because of the pleasing appearance
of the grounds. Whole districts of our
city have become more valuable be
cause of beautiful gardening."
Record Gives Pleasure.
Greatest pleasure and profit out of
both the vegetable and the flower
garden is secured by preparing gar
den plans and keeping record of the
various crops and the success of each.
It also adds Immeasurably to the
pleasure of gardening when the gar
dener is familiar with the varieties
which he plants and take an interest
In watching the growth and activity
of rival varieties of the same kind of
plant to decide for himself which are
best suited for his own garden.
Rose Pruning Is Economy.
In preparing rose beds for the
greatest quantity of bloom this year
the gardener la advised to bear in
mind that heavy pruning is good econ
omy. Many hate to see their bushe
cut way down, fearing they will never
grow to their former size. It is sur
prising what strong, vigorous shoots
the strong roots will send up, how
ever, and the "hard pruner" will -be
repaid by a quantity of blooms of
ise and stem which the one who
pare the bush will never experience.
Hoe Outrivals Hose.
The boe is more important to the
garden thsn the hose. The vegetable
or flower bed which 1 kept well cul
tivated at the surface needs but lit
tle irrigation In this climate. The
mulch If dirt prevent baking and
retains the moisture which otherwise
would escape, fcioow grease is the I
SHRUBS AND
FLOWERS
Trees, Shrubs, Vines and Flowering
Plants add to the beauty and value of
your home and should be chosen care
fully for the special effects desired.
Whether you plant for permanent or
temporary effects we can serve you to
your satisfaction and may save you
time and expense.
'Diamond
Quality
ROSES
True to Name
Two-Year Field
Grown Plants
SCTE TO THRUM
AND BI.OOM
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They are properly
budded by the most
skillful growers on
the right kind of
stock to make a
sturdy, thrifty
growth and produce
their grand exhibi
tion blooms.
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TUBES
For Exhib
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$2.75.
For the best re
sults you should
Plant
Now!
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, Climbing Roses
W offer a splendid lot of Popular Climbers, Oregon-grown stock.
Climbing TrMOHt. Dr. Van Fleet.
Pillar of Gold. Dorothy Perkins, White.
American HeautT. Dorothy 1'erklns, Pink.
Madam Alfred Carrier. Dorothy Perkins, Red.
Crimson Itambler. Thoaaand Ueautles.
Make your selections at once, as the demand is heavy and supply
SEE CATALOGUE FOR PRICES AND DESCRIPTION.
Perennial Phlox
Hardy everywhere. The marvelous new colors, beautiful foliage
and easy culture make this choice flower one of the most desir
able for beds, borders or lawn groups where permanent effects are
desired. Prices t Strong roots, each 23c, doz. 2.50.
Hardy Iris
Hirdy Iris is one of the best of the early Spring flowers, is
hardy everywhere, and if planted In a moist situation or watered
freely, will produce magnificent orchid-like blooms of great size
and delightful fragrance. Comes in charming color effects in
blues, brown, yrllow, pnrplea, white. Prices i Strong roots, each
5c uer doxeAA 92.90.
Japanese Iris
(Iris Kaempferi) ,
Japanese Iris are unsurpassed for their brilliant and varied col
orings, producing effects that are truly marvelous. Blossoms
early summer. Prices: Strong roots, each Sues per dozen
4m
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Sweet
The new "Early Flowering,"
long-season Spencers will bloom
six weeks earlier and flower
through a longer season than
other Spencers. Flowers are
large, of finest Spencer form,
and colors are brilliant and
beautiful.
5 EARLY FLOWERING, 1 Pkt Each, 65
EARLY LIBERTY red.
EARLY HEATHER BELL, lav
ender mauve.
KARLT SVOWFXAKE, white.
KAHLY MELODY, row, pink.
EARLY SPUING MAID, liSht
pink.
E For Complete List of Finest Spencer Sweet Peas,
See Catalogue
Remember, Early -Plantings Make Finest Flowers
Nasturtiums
THESIS ARB VERY itVRDY AND SHOULD BE PLANTED EARLY
Nasturtiums are sure to thrive and bloom freely until frost and
Ss: are unequled for beds, rock-work, trellises, vases, etc., as'they
come both tall and dwarf, and will make a fine display on soil
where other flowers would fail. We offer a select list of finest
named varieties.
Packets, 5 and 10.
SEE OCR CATALOGUE FOR COMPLETE LIST OF FLOWER
SEEDS
THOROUGHBRED POULTRY AND EGGS FOR
SETTING
Factory Representatives for the Famous
"BUCKEYE" INCUBATORS AND BROODERS
Our Poultry Supply Catalogue lists every
thing necessary for the successful production
of Poultry tells how to care for and raise
chickens.
IF YOU HAVE A YARD. RAISE
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For more than a quarter century we have aided in beautifying
Portland homes and have supplied dependable seeds for growing
the most delicious and desirable vegetables. Our DIAMOND
TRADE MARK on a packet of seed or item of merchandise is the
stamp of quality REPRESENTING THE BEST OBTAINABLE.
FOR MARCH PLANTING
IN YOUR HOME GARDEN
During March prune and spray your roses and trees, rake out
the moss, roll down and reseed your lawn.
Roses, Trees, Shrubs, Ornamental Climbers, Perennials and all
dormant hardy stock should be planted at once.
Sweet Peas should be put in now and just as soon as the soil can
be worked plant your early vegetable garden.
If you would be sure to have a successful garden that would be
a pleasure and satisfaction to yourself and the envy of your
neighbors, lose no time in making your plans and doing your
planting.
Our 1920 Seed Catalogue
Lists a splendid and complete assortment
of popular varieties and sterling novelties,
including improved varieties of our own in
troduction that have become standards in
the Coast markets.
Gives useful cultural directions planting
tables, colors, habits and blooming periods
of flowers and much general information
of great value to growers.
Also lists our complete lines of Fertilizer,
Sprays and Sprayers, Poultry Supplies, Bee
Supplies and Dairy Equipment.
A Safe Guide to Quality and
Fair Price
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THE
STANDARD
REFERENCE
for growers in
the Northwest
DIAMOND" Fancy
Recleaned GRASS SEED
For a Rich, Dense. Velvety Lawn
DIAMOND LAWN MIXTURE will surely please you. It is prepared from choicest, re
cleaned seeds, carefully selected for their fineness and deep-rooting, close-growing hab
its. Sow 1 pound to 400 square feet, 10 to 15 pounds to a 50-foot lot.
DUNHAM
Roller - Eearing
LAWN
ROLLERS
Special mixtures for wet land, terraces, shady places, Water Ballast
tennis courts, golf links. Cast.
We can save you money ahd help you to secure the best See Catalogue
possible results from your plantings.
Diamond MIXED FERTILIZERS
Diamond FERTDLIZERS are all fertilizer the base is bone meal and tankage, to which
the necessary chemical elements are added. No sand, earth or cheap fillers are used.
Diamond LAWN FERTILIZER is odorless, economical, and its beneficial results are quickly apparent.
For New Lawns use 3 pounds to 10 feet square, worked into the soil before sowing the seed. Follow
this with a top dressing of the same amount when the grass is high enough to cut.
For Old Lawns use 5 pounds to 10 feet square, evenly distributed, as a top dressing early in the season.
For Roses, Shrubs and Flowering Plants, a handful worked into the soil, a little distance away and
around the plant will show quick and satisfactory results.
Diamond VEGETABLE FERTILIZER 5 pounds to 10 feet square worked into the soil before planting
will work wonders in your vegetable garden. Later application between rows may be made at
the rate of 4 ounces to 10 feet of row.
We are manufacturers of and carry a complete line of Fertilizers and Fertilizing mate
rials. Full information and prices on request Guaranteed Analysis on every bag.
Our Free Booklet "FERTILIZERS" Tells What Fertilizers Are and
How and When to Apply
Sprays and Sprayers
Do not longer delay the pruning and spraying of ROSES and TREES. We supply
everything needed, from the" simplest, inexpensive hand sprayer to the largest power
outfits.
SPRAYS FOR EVERY PURPOSE furnished in convenient packages, with full
instructions for use in small gardens.
See Catalogue for Hand Shears and Tree Pruners
"Corona" Arsenate of Lead, the Universal Insecticide
"CORONA" DRY used as dust spray is a safe, inexpensive, easily applied and effi
cient remedy for all chewing garden pests and for use on fruit trees, berry bushes and
plants that will insure perfect fruit .nd clean vegetables.
"GARDEN PESTS AND THEIR CONTROL" AND FULL INFORMATION ABOUT
"CORONA" MAILED ON REQUEST
YOUR VEGETABLE
GARDEN
Your Vegetable Garden carefully
planned and planted will produce
through a long season a big supply of
delicious fresh vegetables for the
table and canning of a quality that
you cannot buy, and will prove a most
interesting and healthful diversion.
Cabbage Plants, dozn....l5
Cauliflower ..... IS
Chives, per bunrh....-,..15
Horseradish, dozen
Fir Dun Ik. each. ., MM. 254
),n v'ndT I'lnnm, each.....25
Sivwl Marjoram .........
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A FI LL 1,1 MO OF ALL, TArnn TARIRTIF.S OF TtGETABLB
I'LAMS l.Y Si:AM
Hardy Perennials
Once planted aro rood for all tlmn, InrreaMn n tetirjr ear
year, bloomlnc rnnilnuntiMy tlirniiRh ttie reason, tiuaceett every
where, need little attention, and are Inexpenaive.
We list a complete assortment of the most deelrahle n Improved
varieties. Including a plrndiO, collection of Hark I'laate.
Carfnlusue.
For Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Terry Rushes and Tlanta
in splendid assortment host varieties for homp or
commercial plantings, sec NURSERY CATALOGUE
Sixty-four pages.
Berry-
Bushes and
Plants
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tsrow and the epleiidid varieties we offer will yield their 1elli loti
fruit abundantly In eeanon and are canity canned and preneryiti.
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Theae are delirious and
wholesome, are easily
trrown, find a ready sale,
and are veny proliluble
for marketing.
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Flower Seeds for
First Planting
ptAST poppiks i Torn Tri.ip iikds or border
These will come on and blooro after the late tul! pa. They mar
be followed in turn by other annual bedding planta,
PLA'T PANSIES NOW tor FaJI Bloomlnc Also Plaat IfASTTTU
111)11, Itolh Iwll nd Dwarf.
If rou woirld jrrow your own beddln plant from atart
now under g"lusa or in boxes in the bouet.
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Telephones: Main 4040 and 512-51
BEE SUPPLIES
HONEY Is the best substitute for FuRrar,
ajid is mors rHOLKSOMI3 and DKIJCJOLU.
TOC CAW KEEP BKF.S any place where
they can forage within the radius of a mils.
Our BEE StPPLT CATAI.OGIF Hats eery
thlncr necessary for the care of Hees and pro.
ductlon of Honey. Telia how to keep and
handle Bees. Mailed free.
"Diamond Quality" Tested
Vegetable Seeds
FRESH, nAND-FILLED PACKETS COXTAIMXG LrBERAU f
TORTIONS OF KEW CROP SEEDS
First Plantings g
Select aeeds now for yonr home srarden, arnt a soon as) the Si'
soil can be worked, make your firt plantings.
fiarden Peas, Oaloa Sets aad Seed. Radiaava, I.ettar 8s4aaea. i
Potatoes.
rthnharh and Asparaa;ns It out a, Tabbajr Plaara, front fait ;
sown seeds are also ready. 7
riant ralihaar. Cauliflower. Celery. Tula, under s;tsss r
or in the houae for later transplanting. .
Get a ropy of our Be'ed Catatonia for Cultural Directions c
and full Information. Z
FOR THE CHILDREN'S GARDENS
Children's s-ardens are a big- fartor In their edifratlon, and wfll
promote a wholesome Intereai In out-door life. Ilrlas; I a etm tia
seed headquarters aad let us help I hem sele-rt their awa seed.
Plants and Herbs for the Vegetable Garden
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