,by ! same au?or3 ,,all ,,ab\t ,,begonias ,,all ,,ab\t ,,v9es ,,& ,,hang+ ,,plants ,,b]nice ,,brilmay] ,,all ,,ab\t ,,m9iature ,,plants ,,& ,,g>d5s ,,indoors ,,& ,,out ,sket*es & ,l&scape ,designs by ,fritz ,s*aef] ,additional ,art ,"w by ,ka?le5 ,b\rke ,,d\bl$ay ,,company1 ,,inc41 ,,g>d5 ,,city1 ,,new ,,york #aifc ,= my family1 aga9 & aga94 ,! future is com+ clos]4 ,libr>y ( ,congress ,catalog ,c>d ,numb] #fc-ahbbe ,copyright #aifc by ,d\bl$ay ,company1 ,inc4 ,all ,rights ,res]v$ ,pr9t$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica ,fir/ ,edition ,,cont5ts ,,au?or',s ,,note #i ,,ackn[l$gm5ts #ac ,*apt] #a ,,m9iature ,,w9d[ ,,g>d5s #ag ,*apt] #b ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,) ,,artificial ,,light #bc ,*apt] #c ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,9 ,,conta9]s #ch ,*apt] #d ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,9 ,,glass #ec ,*apt] #e ,,m9iature ,,gre5h\se ,,g>d5s #fa ,*apt] #f ,,m9iature ,,h\se ,,& ,,gre5h\se ,,plants #gd ,*apt] #g ,,m9iature ,,roses1 ,,indoors ,,& ,,out #acg ,*apt] #h ,,m9iature ,,s9k ,,g>d5s #aej ,*apt] #i ,,m9iature ,,plants1 ,,bonsai-,,/yle #aei ,*apt] #aj ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,9 ,,! ,,l&scape #agg ,*apt] #aa ,,m9iature ,,rock ,,& ,,wall ,,g>d5s #ahc ,*apt] #ab ,,m9iature ,,pools ,,& ,,wat] ,,plants #aii ,*apt] #ac ,,m9iature ,,woodl& ,,g>d5s ,,& ,,plants #baa ,*apt] #ad ,,m9iature ,,trees ,,& ,,%rubs #bbf ,*apt] #ae ,,m9iature ,,p]5nials ,,& ,,rock ,,plants #bea ,*apt] #af ,,m9iature ,,annuals #bgg ,*apt] #ag ,,m9iature ,,g>d5 ,,bulbs #bhh ,,epilogue #bii ,,bibliography #cjj ,,:]e ,,to ,,buy ,,m9iature ,,plants ,,& ,,supplies #cja ,,index #cjg ,li/ ( ,illu/rations ,,color ,by ! au?or except z not$ ,,betwe5 ,,pages ,=mal g>d5 9 a wa%-boil] lid #cb-cc ,t9y tropical g>d5 ) pool #fd-fe ,a*im5es1 a beautiful gesn]iad #if-ig ,tw5ty-?ree v>ieties ( m9iature & dw>f g]aniums #abh-abi ,/reptoc>pus1 ,weismoor hybrid #afj-afa ,rose & m9iature rose #aib-aic ,g>d5 9 ! l&scape #bbd-bbe ,rock g>d5 effectively compos$ #bef-beg ,,black ,,& ,,:ite ,by ! au?or except z not$ ,m9iature g]aniums 9 uni=m r[s #bj ,mexican motif ) cacti 9 w9d[ box #ba ,*ild's cactus g>d5 ov] radiator #ba ,small plants 9 a light$ bookcase #be ,an indoor 8jungle g>d50 #bf ,light-case plant$ ) v>i\s small plants #bh ,light %elves ) begonias #bi ,k5ilwor? ivy 9 gnome /rawb]ry j> #dj ,pawnbrok]'s plant] ) ivy #da ,prun+ a di% g>d5 #dc ,apple-tree root ) pocket = plants #de ,m9iature plants 9 fi% b[ls #ed 7,indu/rial ,photographic ,speciali/s7 ,conv]t+ a cid] jug into a t]r>ium #ef-eg ,comm]cially produc$ t]r>ium 7,russ ,/one7 #fe ,au?or's succul5t g>d5 #fh ,rampant gre5h\se #fi ,unusual propagation box #hg ,spr\t$ /em cutt+s ( dw>f g]aniums #hh #8,spauld+1' bu%y dw>f begonia #ih ,gr\p ( dw>f begonias #ii ,caladium humboldti #ajh ,m9iature climb]1 ,cissus /riata #aab ,ivy meagh]i #aai ,helx9e soleiroli #aba ,leuconeura massangeana #abc ,oxalis h$ys>oides rubra 7,m]ry ,g>d5s7 #abe ,?ree dw>f g]aniums 7,m]ry ,g>d5s7 #abg ,dw>f g]anium1 #8,rob9 ,hood' 7,m]ry ,g>d5s7 #abg ,creep+ ,pilea depressa #acj ,h>dy ,saxifraga s>m5tosa #acc ,s9n+ia pusilla1 m9iature ( m9iatures #ace ,a m9iature rose gr[s #adf-adg ,m9iature g>d5 ( dw>f ev]gre5s #aeb ,rock g>d5 9 a wa%-boil] lid #aeg ,v>iety ( bonsai trees #afb ,bonsai 9 citrus #afc ,:ite poppies 9 a t9y g>d5 #agh ,rais$ fl[] b$ #ahf ,saxifraga se$l+s #ahh ,trimm$ lemon ?yme & ivy #aid ,con/ruct+ a no-co/ pool #bjd-bje ,wild g>d5 9 ,new ,york ,city #bac ,bloodroot #bad ,junip] ) pansies #bde ,plant$ cold frame #beg ,au?or 9 h] #jj4jj gre5h\se #bgi ,,draw+s ,dream gre5h\se 7,ka?le5 ,b\rke7 #ff ,a fancy to build on 7,ka?le5 ,b\rke7 #fg ,foliage details ( five popul> m9iature trees & %rubs 7,fritz ,s*aef]7 #bcg ,con/ruction diagram = l[-co/ gre5h\se 7,hal ,ge>h>dt7 #bhj ,,au?or',s ,,note ,naturally1 ! *ildr5's welf>e 0 ! compell+ reason = mov+ our family out ( ,new ,york & into ,connecticut4 ,b we c't d5y t we also _h visions ( m expansive g>d5+4 ,s we set out to f9d an old 7mean+ dilapidat$--n antique71 spaci\s1 w9d[-ri* h\se ) acres ( neglect$ l& :]e we c\ld indulge our y5 = fl[] bord]s ) delph9iums by ! doz5s1 sweep+ gre5 expanses ( lawn1 ev5 obese bullfrogs on lily pads 9 a mode/ lake4 ,^! nave notions 7 quickly cancel$ by ! orbital prices ( ,connecticut real e/ate4 ,9 ord] to a*ieve our pr9cipal purpose1 we _h to make concessions to ! second4 ,! h\se we settl$ = is small2 its w9d[s are few & runty2 & x has less ?an an acre ( cultivatable l&4 ,x is "o hundr$ feet at its wide/1 ne>ly six hundr$ feet long1 & less ?an a hundr$ feet level 9 any "o expanse4 ,9 o!r words1 we got split-level l& in/ead ( a split-level h\se4 ,b x is *>m+4 ,neighbors ) great expanses ( g>d5s & lawns actually envy u = our 8natural sett+40 ,actually1 my favorite l&scape ar*itect1 :o happ5s to be my husb&1 ,bob1 w\ld be lo/ if giv5 a p]fectly flat piece ( l& ( equal l5g? & wid?4 ,he w\ld h no cont\rs to foll[ & w\ld probably g fi%+4 ,z x is1 bo? ( u h pl5ty ( *all5ges & ! fun ( runn+ up & d[n ridges 9 our plant+s4 ,! acreage is ample = two p]sons :o h little m ?an s-call$ 8sp>e0 "t4 ,f ?is quick summation ( facts1 x is obvi\s :y we gave up our gr&iose ideas ( imm5se p]5nial b$s1 a half-acre vegetable plot1 naturaliz$ bulbs by ! ?\s&s4 ,in/ead1 we've le>n$ h[ to tuck little g>d5s into odd corn]s2 to comp5sate = limit$ space ) intimate m9iature p]fection2 to hunt = & f9d ! small plants t are 9 sympa?y & 9 scale ) our small h\se & l&scape4 ,cramp$ gr[+ qu>t]s indoors h ev5 l$ u to collect m9iature h\se plants4 ,& :51 "s sweet day1 we h our own p]sonal gre5h\se on ! place1 x's b\nd to be 9 scale ) ! re/ ( x4 ,=tunately1 we are by no means a m9ority4 ,m small homes ?an l>ge are be+ built today1 & on m small lots4 ,g>d5]s are int5sify+ _! dem&s = small plants ( all sorts2 & hybridi/s & suppli]s are work+ nobly at fill+ ! ne$4 ,we n[ h f\r-in* #8,wee ,willie' sweet ,william1 t9y ,tw9kle ,phlox1 o!r dw>f annuals & p]5nials4 ,"s nurs]ies are beg9n+ to feature dw>f trees & %rubs4 ,flori/s & gre5h\ses are giv+ u m9uscule h\se plants su* z ,s9n+ia pusilla & or*ids ) "o-in* fl[]s4 ,! *>m & intimacy ( ! m9iature is replac+ ! magnific5ce 7& oppressive ma9t5ance7 ( ! massive4 ,!re y h ! beg9n+ ( ?is book & ! reason :y x conta9s _m q new projects4 ,!y w\ld be illu/rat$ z 8be=e & aft]10 except t ! 8aft]0 is yet to be writt54 ,reg>dless ( h[ long m9iature g>d5+ has be5 practic$1 we feel ! greate/ developm5ts are yet to come4 ,small h\ses & small plots ( l& =ce u to ?is conclusion4 ,admitt$ly _m ( our p]sonal op9ions are bas$ on exp]i5ce & obs]vations 9 ,nor!a/]n g>d5s4 ,h[ev]1 :5ev] possible we h includ$ reliable in=mation = o!r climates4 ,y w1 ( c\rse1 make y\r own int]pretations & adaptations4 ,?is a read] mu/ always d1 no matt] :]e an au?or lives & g>d5s4 ,& !re is always y\r c\nty ag5t to consult or y\r local g>d5-supply flori/ ) :om to discuss y\r p>ticul> situation4 ,always an add$ pleasure4 ,,plants ,,includ$ ,z ! au?or1 ,i h us$ two crit]ia = includ+ or omitt+ plants at ! "t ( writ+4 ,i am conc]n$ ) ^? t are readily available f flori/s1 nurs]ies1 & ! suppli]s li/$ 9 ! ,app5dix2 & ^? t 9 my op9ion are suitable = m9iature g>d5s4 ,except = ! specific art ( bonsai1 ,i h n includ$ plants t are unnaturally dw>f$ by prun+ or o!r means4 ,i h omitt$ plants t look l m9iatures :5 !y are "y1 gr[ sl[ly1 b ev5tually get out ( m9iature proportions if giv5 "t4 ,i h n attempt$ to diff]5tiate betwe5 m9iatures & dw>fs1 nor h ,i set up re/rictive dim5sions4 ,sizes v>y ) types ( plants4 ,a m9iature or*id may be ?ree in*es high1 a m9iature %rub ?ree feet or m4 ,,plant ,,names ,?is book has be5 writt5 by an amateur g>d5] = o!r amateurs2 & ,i h made x z readable & enjoyable z ,i c\ld4 ,b 9 ! int]e/s ( cl>ity & accuracy1 ,lat9 botanical names are us$ 9 pref]5ce to ! v]nacul>4 ,?is is ! only way to be sure plants are correctly id5tifi$4 ,popul> names are confus+4 ,k5ilwor? ivy1 grape ivy1 & ,engli% ivy c]ta9ly s\nd z if !y 7 relat$ 9 "s way2 b :5 y use botanical names 7,cymbal>ia muralis1 ,cissus /riata1 & ,h$]a helix1 y "k !y are n4 ,by us+ ! botanical names y are m likely to f9d ! ivy y want 9 a ref]5ce book or catalogue4 ,= mo/ plants1 ,hortus ,second has be5 us$ z ! au?ority = id5tification & spell+ ( names2 b 9 ! int]e/s ( readability1 ! d\ble ii end+ has be5 r$uc$ to a s+le i4 ,= a numb] ( plants t h become available s9ce ,hortus 0 la/ revis$ 7#aida71 ,i h ref]r$ to ,exotica ,,ii1 by ,a4 ,b4 ,graf4 ,unless a plant "n is complete 7g5us plus species--plus v>iety1 if any71 x is nei!r capitaliz$ nor italiciz$4 7,! caladium is a favorite foliage plant47 ,complete botanical names are italiciz$1 b only ! g5]ic "n has an initial capital lett]1 ev5 :5 ! specific "n has be5 d]iv$ f ! prop] "n ( "s p]son or place4 7,! dim9utive ,caladium humboldti ne$s humidity47 ,:5 y see a plant "n 9 italics1 y w "k t ?is is a recogniz$ botanical species or "o ( its v>ieties1 & n a man-made hybrid4 ,! names ( recogniz$ hybrids1 se$l+s1 & mutations ( ei!r or bo? are n italiciz$1 b are capitaliz$ & enclos$ 9 s+le quotation m>ks 7caladium #8,little ,rascal'74 ,common or popul> names are set 9 regul> type ) initial capital lett]s only = prop] n\ns1 :5 !y appe> 9 text4 ,9 sep>ate li/+s ea* ^w is capitaliz$4 ,,botanical ,,t]ms ,9 ord] to make a g>d5+ book completely accurate & und]/&able1 x is almo/ m&atory to use "s s-call$ 8sci5tific0 t]ms :i* %\ld really be z mu* a "p ( a g>d5]'s vocabul>y z 8annual0 or 8ev]gre540 ,! foll[+ words are us$ 9 _! te*nical s5se3 ,g5us 7plural1 g5]a7--,a gr\p ( plants relat$ to ea* o!r by botanical *>act]i/ics4 ,! "n ( ! g5us is l a human family's surname1 ,smi?1 b x is writt5 fir/ in/ead ( la/4 ,oncidium is a g5us ( or*ids4 ,species 7plural1 species7--,a plant t diff]s f o!rs )9 a g5us1 usually occurr+ 9 a natural /ate & capable ( reproduc+ itself 9 id5tical =m4 ,! "n ( a species is l a p]son's fir/ "n1 ,alice1 b is writt5 la/4 ,oncidium pusillum is "o ( sev]al species 9 a g5us ( or*ids4 ,hybrid--,g5]ally ! result ( f]tiliz+ ! fl[]s ( "o plant ) ! poll5 ( ano!r2 ! result+ se$l+s are hybrids4 ,mutation or sport--,a v>iation 9 any "p ( a plant t rema9s con/ant :5 t "p is sev]$ & propagat$4 ,! ^w v>iety1 h[ev]--al?\gh x has a /rict botanical application--has be5 us$ m loosely & may (t5 be def9$ "h simply z 8v>iation40 ,,ackn[l$gm5ts ,i wond] if anyone ev] wrote a book )\t be+ indebt$ to _m p]sons = "s sort ( help or inspiration4 ,c]ta9ly1 ,i c\ldn't d x4 ,subtract ! enc\ragem5t & "t-consum+ assi/ance ( my family1 fri5ds1 & horticultural acqua9tances1 & ?is w\ld be less a book4 ,i am deeply grateful to3 ,fritz ,s*aef] = l&scape designs & draw+s ( r>e delicacy1 & = lett+ me b5efit by 8 wide horticultural tra9+ & tal5ts2 to ,k>i ,b]ggrav = h] en?usia/ic contributions to ! manuscript & = all sorts ( help ) plants & photographs2 to ,mrs4 ,john ,lee & to ,f4 ,h4 ,mi*aud ( ,alp5gl[ ,g>d5s = _! help & ! use ( _! arti/ic photographs2 to ,adolph ,adukas ( ! ,julius ,roehrs ,company = 8 tal5t$ arrangem5ts ( di% g>d5s2 to ,ka?le5 ,b\rke = h] fanciful draw+s & to ,elv9 ,mc,donald ( ,mc,donald & ,b\rke = 8 assi/ance & advice2 to ,fl[] & ,g>d5 = all[+ me to adapt mat]ial t _h appe>$ 9 t magaz9e2 to ,m>y ,ell5 ,ross ( ,m]ry ,g>d5s = h] assi/ance & ! photographs ( m9iature plants %e all[$ me to use2 & to all ! fri5ds & tol]ant g>d5]s :o all[$ me to put my cam]a tripod 9 ! mid/ ( _! plants--,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,h4 ,l9coln ,fo/]1 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,alex ,o',h>e1 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,norman ,*]ry1 & our neighbors1 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,h5ry ,full]4 ,to ,erne/a ,ball>d & ,peggie ,s*ulz1 well-kn[n g>d5 writ]s1 & ,mrs4 ,n4 ,e4 ,dilli>d ( ,tropical ,g>d5s1 my gratitude = y\r assi/ance4 ,i ?ank my "m1 ,alice ,ga9es1 & h] ke5 eye = cat*+ my witless errors4 ,,all ,,ab\t ,,m9iature ,,plants ,,& ,,g>d5s1 ,,indoors ,,& ,,out ,,*apt] #a ,,m9iature ,,w9d[ ,,g>d5s ,9 a liv+ room s small t two dogs asleep be=e ! fire mu/ be r\s$ to let y pass ?r\gh1 mon/r\s cut-leaf mon/]a w\ld be out ( place--lit]ally & mo/ c]ta9ly no asset4 ,9 our h\se1 to be tru?ful1 any?+ l>g] ?an a ?ree-in* pot beg9s to get out ( proportion4 ,:5 we 7 buy+ ! place1 we call$ x 8qua9t0 & 8cozy40 ,b :5 we mov$ 9 our favorite h\se plants1 x 0 j too cr[d$ = words4 ,?is 0 ! orig9 ( our int5se int]e/ 9 m9iature h\se plants4 ,b limit$ space is by no means ! only reason :y ^! little fell[s are su* *e]ful & desirable indoor decorators4 ,fir/1 ( c\rse1 !re's ! *>m ( ! dim9utive--! same lure t leads "s p to collect figur9es or doll's furniture4 ,b plants are alive & gr[+2 y c pore ov] ea* leaf & fl[] z x matures to small-scale p]fection4 ,because m9iature plants occupy little space1 y c gr[ m ( !m1 & 9 great] v>iety4 ,?ree dw>f g]aniums w bloom _! heads (f :]e a s+le l>ge "o might be cr[d$4 ,mod]n1 n>r[ w9d[ sills are adequately spaci\s = a doz5 or s two-in* pots ( colorful cacti4 ,"o cattleya or*id c be replac$ by sev]al equally exotic1 & mu* m p]sonable1 dw>f 8botanical0 or*ids 9 delightful v>iety4 ,:]e full-siz$ n>cissus & 8daffy's0 t h be5 =c$ (t5 seem to be j t1 8=c$10 m9iatures fit 91 add gaiety & color1 along ) naturalness4 ,mo/ important1 m9iature plants & g>d5s are ?or\ghly 9 tune ) today's decorat+ tr5ds4 ,!y're 9 scale ) small rooms & l[ ceil+s1 9 h>mony ) ! _s ( suburban homes1 mobile en\gh to facilitate *ange & re>rangem5t1 ev5 functional because !y're m c>efree4 ,& !y c]ta9ly g along z we leave la/ ye>'s />k1 b>e1 unclutt]$ look beh9d & move t[>d ! w>m]1 m p]sonal dcor t once m all[s u to display snap%ots ( ! *ildr5 on ! mantel4 ,m9iature plants are (t5 less co/ly ?an l>ge specim5s1 & require less c>e4 ,!y gr[ sl[ly1 require f]tiliz+ & repott+ less frequ5tly1 don't outgr[ b\nds1 & seldom ne$ to be r5ew$ or replac$4 ,:5 ,i fir/ />t$ to collect m9iature h\se plants1 ,i _h no idea h[ _m 7 available1 or 9 :at delightful & wide v>ieties4 ,!re are m9iatures 9 almo/ all ( our be/-kn[n plant families1 & !re are "s gr\ps t h almo/ no?+ b m9iatures to (f]4 ,!re are small-scale trail]s1 climb]s1 creep]s2 leaf rosettes or bu%lets2 tropical plants & m\nta9-dwell]s2 ^? ) /rik+ foliage1 spectacul> foliage1 or bo?4 ,once y discov] ! weal? ( ,lilliputian plants y c gr[ 9 y\r home1 ,i w>n y1 y\r w p[] _h bett] be /rong1 else y nev] w /op foll[+ ?is fasc9at+ hobby ( rais+ ! little fell[s4 ,x w run away ) y be=e y "k x4 ,,w9d[ ,,g>d5s ,! w9d[ is ! place mo/ naturally suit$ = a liv+ g>d54 ,x is ne>e/ to ! fre% out ( doors & br+s ! plants clos] to ! environm5t :]e !y are at home4 ,by creat+ a transition1 ! plants 9 turn seem to br+ ! outdoors inside4 ,a w9d[ is (t51 also1 ! only place :]e indoor plants c get ! daylight & sunlight !y ne$ to keep 9 good condition4 ,b a real w9d[ g>d5 is n a motley assortm5t ( plants 9 pots1 haphaz>dly arrang$ 7or n arrang$ at all7 or l9$ up 9 precise1 milit>y r[s4 ,x is an arti/ic composition1 a gr\p+ ( plants ) "s s\nd design 9 m9d--an arrangem5t ( plants & _! conta9]s = pretty & refre%+ effect4 ,! m natural ! plants look1 ! less obvi\s or contriv$ ! l9es ( ! design1 ! m decorative ! result4 ,?is pr9ciple is1 ( c\rse1 integral to all k9ds ( g>d5s1 indoors & out2 b x is p>ticul>ly vital 9 a w9d[ :]e our eyes /ray a doz5 times a day4 ,) m9iature plants ,i f9d x easi] to a*ieve good composition--mu* easi] ?an ) l>ge ones4 ,!re are m elem5ts ) :i* to "w2 !re is m opportunity to re>range1 a wid] *oice ( colors1 textures1 & =ms--! possibility ( bl5d+ or play+ !m aga9/ ea* o!r4 ,i recall a small w9d[ 9 an old c\ntry h\se1 deeply recess$ by ! wid? ( ! ?ick /one wall4 ,?ree or f\r l>ge or m$ium-siz$ plants might h /ood on ! two-foot-deep sill4 ,b !re 7 a doz5 or s dw>fs & m9iatures all bl5d$ & acc5t$ by two small baskets ( m9iature ivies4 ,! display 0 s lov+ly arrang$ & c>$ =1 ! effect 0 m ( a g>d5 ?an an obvi\s decoration4 7,9 a ri* selection su* z ?is "o1 !re is a natural dang] ( 8too-mu*ness40 ,don't cr[d ^! plants4 ,j ! addition ( "o extra pot c spoil ! effect ( a p]fect g>d54 ,m9iatures are n meant to be mass$4 ,:5 cramm$ close toge!r !y c look l a we$y1 unm[n lawn4 ,give ea* plant en\gh space to set (f its mode/ *>m1 !n y'll f9d ea* "o d\bly *>m+ 9 its space47 ,& s an assortm5t ( small pott$ plants c be arrang$ z effectively 9 a w9d[ z p]5nials c be 9 a fl[] bord]4 ,!re %\ld be a c>eful selection & plac+ ( colors = bo? contra/ & h>mony2 ! int]play ( foliage =ms & textures2 ! bl5d+ ( plants into "o design ) eye-cat*+ acc5ts :]e acc5t is ne$$4 ,= a conta9]1 use a %all[ galvaniz$ metal tray made to fit ! w9d[ sill & pa9t$ a mat*+ :ite4 ,x %\ld hold ab\t an in* ( wat] ) a lay] ( pebbles ?ick en\gh to keep ! pots above ! wat]4 ,! evaporat+ moi/ure humidifies ! air4 ,use m9iature plants ( sev]al families b all ne$+ approximately ! same am\nt ( light & sun4 ,= color1 !re are ! fl[]s ( begonias & impati5s2 = foliage contra/1 pep]omias2 = acc5t1 tall] plants2 ) ,ficus pumila asc5d+ ! w9d[ frame & small-leav$ creep]s dangl+ ov] ! edge to s(t5 h>% l9es & bl5d ! g>d5 into ! room4 ,!re is equal *>m 9 a collection ( m9iature plants ( ! same g5]al type & ( ne>ly ! same size4 ,neat r[s ( cacti & o!r succul5ts 9 small pots look gay & colorful l9$ up on ! sill & on glass %elves 9 ! w9d[ above x--glass1 ( c\rse1 to p]mit all possible sun to rea* ! plants4 ,betwe5 ! pots1 at irregul> int]vals1 set a collection ( cry/al w9e glasses or figur9es4 ,or l9e up impud5t m9iature g]aniums z 9 ! photograph4 ,"h1 ! pleasure comes1 n f ! arti/ic composition1 b r 9 ! uni=mity ( ! r[s ( small-scale pots & plants4 ,illu/ration3 ,m9iature g]aniums arrang$ 9 uni=m r[s ,= an indoor v]sion ( ! outdoor w9d[ box1 use a box made to fit on ! sill1 gaily pa9t$ & decorat$ 9 ! ,mexican _s ( ! cacti gr[+ 9 x4 ,x %\ld be deep en\gh 7ab\t f\r in*es7 = heal?y root gr[?4 ,! cacti are n pott$1 b plant$ 9 ! s&y soil 9 ! box4 ,^! indoor w9d[ boxes c be ( all sizes & %apes--l>ge en\gh to cov] ! sill ( a big w9d[ plus ! radiator "u x2 triangul>1 to fit 9 corn] w9d[s2 suitable = ! top ( a *ild's play table 9 a sunny b$room or playroom4 ,all ( ^! g>d5s are plann$ = w9d[s ) full sun1 or ne>ly s4 ,) less sun ! *oice ( plants *anges4 ,= example1 m9iature gesn]iads 7,african violets1 /reptoc>pus1 episcias7 might be comb9$ ) f]ns & o!r foliage plants2 a selection ( ! widely v>y+ types ( pep]omias w\ld be effective :]e sun is v sc>ce inde$4 ,illu/ration3 ,mexican motif ) cacti 9 a homemade w9d[ box ,illu/ration3 ,*ild's cactus g>d5 ov] a radiator--f9e = a playroom ,,w9d[ ,,gre5h\se ,available light1 or sunlight1 is ! fir/ consid]ation 9 select+ plants = a w9d[ area1 or 9 select+ ! w9d[ = ! plants y h or want4 ,light c be bright] 7x ev5 comes f ov]head7 inside a gre5h\se t ext5ds out f ! w9d[4 ,y c buy ^! 9 all comb9ations ( measurem5ts1 ready-made & assembl$1 or ready to be assembl$4 ,or y c make !m1 or h !m made1 f ! mat]ials sold 9 mo/ h>dw>e /ores = ^? :o build _! own scre5s & /orm w9d[s4 ,! gre5h\se fits flu% to ! outside ( ! w9d[ frame & is seal$ ) a calk+-gun aft] x has be5 screw$ firmly 9 place4 ,x may re/ on ! outside ( ! sill1 or be support$ by metal or wood5 brackets on ! und]side4 ,! top lifts op5 = v5tilation1 & ! op5+ is cov]$ ) a scre54 ,glass %elves p]mit light to p5etrate fully4 ,a tray at ! bottom holds moi/ v]miculite to humidify ! air4 ,! w9d[ sa% c be remov$ or n1 z y wi%4 ,y c in/all an inexp5sive1 !rmo/at-controll$ heat] = extra w>m? 9 w9t]4 ,if ! light is "r1 & if humidity c be kept high en\gh1 an in/allation su* z ?is c conta9 n only all sorts ( w9d[-g>d5 plants1 b also _m ( ^? recomm5d$ = ! gre5h\se 9 ,*apt] #f4 ,a w9d[ gre5h\se fill$ ) gr[+1 bloom+ plants is an attractive outdoor decoration on almo/ any h\se4 ,its effect indoors is always *e]ful & refre%+4 ,& x is especially suit$ = m9iatures4 ,num]\s small plants make a bett] decorative effect ?an a few l>ge ones4 7,= suitable plants1 please ref] to li/ at end ( ,*apt] #f47 ,,*apt] #b ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,) ,,artificial ,,light ,! ?ree t9y rooms ( ! ,gre5wi* ,village ap>tm5t possess a total ( two n>r[1 old-fa%ion$ w9d[s2 yet 9 its d>ke/ corn]s bloom "s ( ! mo/ gorge\s gesn]iads ,i've ev] se54 ,9 simil> f\r?-floor qu>t]s on ,new ,york's dre>y #da/ ,/reet1 m9iature or*ids & o!r tropicals make a flamboyant jungle4 ,9 an attic 9 ,levitt[n1 a cell> 9 ,bayside1 a heat$ g>age 9 ,we/*e/]1 plants make x look l ,july 9 ,janu>y1 liv+ _! life cycles ov] & ov] aga9 )\t ev] see+ ! sun4 ,! life !y mu/ h = exi/5ce is suppli$ by electricity4 ,"t 01 :5 w9d[s 7 ! only place 9 ! h\se :]e plants c\ld be gr[n4 ,b s9ce gov]nm5t sci5ti/s fir/ grew corn to maturity "u artificial light at ,beltsville1 ,m>yl& 7back :5 ,i _h m int]e/ 9 boys & dat+ ?an 9 g>d5+71 t picture has c]ta9ly *ang$4 ,n[1 all sorts ( plants c fl\ri% 9 ! mo/ unlikely places4 ,home decorators c use plants ornam5tally :]ev] !y look be/1 & create ! conditions 9 :i* !y gr[ be/4 ,! hobbyi/ :o c't af=d a gre5h\se c h a mo/ satisfactory & inexp5sive sub/itute 9 unus$ places 9 ! h\se4 ,& a gre5h\se own] c d\ble 8 gr[+ space )\t add+ ano!r section ( glass4 ,naturally en\gh1 sci5tific rese>* 9 ?is field has be5 aim$ at help+ flori/s1 f>m]s1 & o!rs to :om plants are a bus9ess2 b amateurs h b5efit$1 too4 ,! pr9ciple ( photop]iodism--t "s plants set buds & fl[] only :5 nights are long1 "s o!rs only :5 nights are %ort--l$ to delay+ ! fl[]+ ( comm]cial *rysan!mums by int]rupt+ ! long night ) a p]iod ( light4 ,amateurs h us$ ! same pr9ciple to =ce tub]\s begonias to fl[] 9 w9t] by l5g!n+ ! day ) sev]al h\rs ( artificial light4 ,! discov]y & isolation ( a light-s5sitive enzyme1 photo*rome1 has be5 appli$ to cyclic light+--a less co/ly me?od ( regulat+ fl[]+ by fla%+ lights on & (f at int]vals4 ,prob+ ! my/]ies ( photo*rome has also giv5 or*id fanci]s a bett] und]/&+ ( _! plants' bloom+ habits & has ev5 made x possible1 ) "s species1 to h fl[]s twice or ?ree times a ye>1 r ?an j once4 ,if ,i may be p]mitt$ a slight prejudice1 x's ^! amateur b5efits t make me happie/4 ,i love plants2 & ,i ?9k millions ( o!r p d4 ,f ! w9d[s ( my commut+ tra9 ,i see ,new ,york t5em5t t5ants wi/fully wat]+ morn+ glories t pa!tically climb fire-escape trellises4 ,m prosp]\s ,manhattanites sp5d small =tunes on flori/s' plants to br+ ! brea? ( gre5 life into _! /]ile ap>tm5ts2 & _! disappo9tm5t1 if ! plants die1 is pitiable4 ,suburbanites h a y5 to make a hobby ( collect+ plants4 ,& n[ !y c4 ,i "k1 because ,i did4 ,9 our roomy1 old-fa%ion$ cell> 9 ,bayside we _h triple-deck] %elves fitt$ ) fluoresc5t lights :]e we grew ev]y?+ f begonias 7f9ally1 a collection ( m ?an #cej v>ieties7 to annuals = ! g>d5s out ( doors4 ,t 0 "s ye>s ago4 ,! in=mation ab\t light+ 0 sp>se1 inconclusive1 & (t5 confus+4 ,our light int5sity 0 inadequate1 & !re 7 o!r defici5cies :i* we w\ld correct 7 we sett+ up t cell> gre5h\se today4 ,b our successes 7 fasc9at+1 our failures a *all5ge4 ,& ! h\rs we sp5t work+ ) ^? plants 9 ! cell> (t5 7 our only mom5ts ( refre%m5t & relaxation4 ,! hobbyi/1 ) 8 divid5ds ( fun1 is n ! only "o :o b5efits f ?is new concept ( light & plants4 ,!re is ! home home-decorator1 ! woman ( ! h\se1 :o f9ds 9 plants ! sort ( ornam5t ! entire family enjoys4 ,%e'd l ! graceful l9es ( a v9e tumbl+ d[n f ! mantel1 jewel-l fl[]+ plants on ! %elf ( a corn] cupbo>d1 a g>d5 ( gre5 atop ! room divid] betwe5 ! liv+ & d9+ areas4 ,fru/rat+ly1 %e discov]s t :]e ! plants are mo/ effective1 too (t5 !y won't gr[ & fl\ri%4 ,x is usually because !re is insuffici5t light = _! life processes4 ,b n[1 %e c set up a light on ! mantel1 in/all fluoresc5t tubes b5ea? cupbo>d %elves1 or let ceil+ lights flood ! plants above ! room divid]s4 ,su* light+ has a d\ble effect1 x enables ! plants to fl\ri%1 & x gives a dramatic acc5t to ! dcor ( ! h\se4 ,illu/ration3 ,int]e/+ comb9ation ( bookcase & lights = ,african violets & begonias ( sev]al v>ieties ,artificial light+ is a help ev5 = ! casual gr[]--"o :o has only a few plants1 :e!r by happ5/ance1 = ! fun ( x1 or simply because 8a h\se is n a home0 )\t a plant or two4 ,table1 desk1 & floor lamps c be us$ to supplem5t ! natural light f w9d[s4 ,too (t5 w9d[s are %ield$ by trees or ! h\se next door1 or p]haps x is w9t] & !re isn't en\gh light to keep mo/ plants 9 a ?riv+ condition4 ,j turn+ on a lamp s t ! rays fall on a plant c l5g!n ! h\rs ( light en\gh to br+ out bloom t might o!rwise be impossible4 ,illu/ration3 ,tropical plants ) controll$ light1 heat1 & moi/ure make a 8jungle g>d50 ,m9iature plants & g>d5s are1 ( c\rse1 %9+ prospects = gr[? "u artificial light4 ,!y take s little space1 & s9ce !re is a limit to ! height1 wid?1 & dep? a s+le in/allation w illum9ate1 y c make ! mo/ use ( x if y are gr[+ ! little fell[s4 ,"h's h[ ! 8jungle g>d50 came to be our s\rce ( cont9ual refre%m5t & pleasure4 ,our liv+ & d9+ rooms1 bo? r small1 are sep>at$ p>tially by deep %elves4 ,! previ\s own]s ( ! place1 dev\t music-lov]s1 us$ ! %elves = _! hi-fi set & /acks ( phonograph records4 ,our record play]--p>don me1 our /]eophonic hi-fidelity music box--has its own cab9et1 & t left a gap 9 ! divid] betwe5 ! two rooms4 ,we naturally ?\ght ( plants1 p>ticul>ly ! t5d] tropical m9iatures ,i collect4 ,s9ce we /ill hope to d ext5sive remodel+1 ! g>d5 0 n built p]man5tly into ! %elves1 b 0 con/ruct$ z a sep>ate case4 ,we are =tunate 9 hav+ a g5]\s fri5d :o loves to "w ) f9e wood1 & c make cab9ets ) ! precision ( ! real pr(essional4 ,! case he turn$ out is a beauty4 ,x measures eighte5 in*es by tw5ty-f\r in*es inside4 ,! top re/s on /rong metal rods at ! corn]s4 ,w9d[ glass slides horizontally 9 ! grooves cut 9 ! top & bottom1 enabl+ u to op5 or close ! case z ne$ be4 ,! inside ( ! top is pa9t$ :ite1 ?us reflect+ ! light f ! lamps d[nw>d on ! plants4 ,we use bo? fluoresc5t & inc&esc5t lights :i* are m\nt$ on ! und]side ( ! top4 ,! bottom ( ! cab9et is l9$ ) ! heavie/ pla/ic we c\ld f9d4 ,at fir/ ! case 0 us$ z an indoor gre5h\se = _m pott$ plants t ne$ protective w>m? & humidity4 ,sev]al in*es ( v]miculite 9 ! pla/ic l9+ 7 kept moi/ con/antly1 ) ! sides be+ op5$ or clos$ = v5tilation4 ,lat]1 we fill$ ! bottom ) ri* pott+ soil & put ! plants' roots "r 9 x--climb]s1 creep]s1 t9y bu%-%apes & trees4 ,?is turn$ out to be m ( a 8jungle0 ?an we expect$4 ,"s notably delicate resid5ts se$$ !mselves & />t$ families4 ,a da9ty cissus /rung itself langor\sly f "o end to ! o!r4 ,! creep+ fig ne>ly /rangl$ ! frail1 :isk]y b]tolonia4 ,b ! plant+ 0 a s\rce ( delightful surprises--a bud "h1 a fl[] !re1 increas+ colonies ( "s delicacies we hadn't be5 able to gr[ at all1 be=e4 ,sev]al ye>s ago a bookcase :i* ,i set up 9 my (fice z a g>d5 0 ! object ( consid]able att5tion--h[ mu* ,i nev] realiz$ until ,i dismantl$ x & gave away ! plants4 ,!n1 ,i 0 bomb>d$ ) que/ions--& ev5 "s compla9ts t ,i _h tak5 away ?is spot ( gre5]y4 ,f ! night wat*man up to ! presid5t ( ! company1 p miss$ ^? plants4 ,"s ev5 ?\ght ,i mu/ h be5 fir$4 ,!re is a little h\se 9 ,levitt[n1 "o :i* ,i always enjoy$ visit+4 ,! second floor has two f9i%$ rooms1 "o ( :i* !n 0 ! (fice-d5 ( ! h>d-work+ ,elv9 ,mc,donald ( ,fl[] & ,g>d54 7,he has s9ce mov$ to ,kansas ,city47 ,8 ti]$ plant table ) fluoresc5t lights 0 !re = a functional reason1 b x _h a decorative value z well4 ,9 o!r homes ,i've se5 plants gr[+ by hundr$s "u lights 9 unus$ b$rooms1 s+le specim5s display$ 9 %ad[ boxes ) circul> fluoresc5t tubes1 decorative g>d5s ?riv+ 9 all sorts ( d>k corn]s4 ,) artificial light+ tak+ c>e ( ! space problem1 j ab\t anyone c gr[ plants4 ,illu/ration3 ,! au?or's ,new ,york (fice light-case plant$ ) gesn]iads1 begonias1 & o!r plants ,h[ev]1 be=e y\r en?usiasm flies too high1 consid] ?is sob]+ caution4 ,l any?+ else1 artificial light+ works be/ only :5 x is prop]ly plann$ & execut$4 ,light mu/ h ! quality1 int5sity1 & tim+ t plants ne$4 ,specific1 accurate1 up-to-date in=mation is n always easy to f9d4 ,despite _m fasc9at+ discov]ies & developm5ts1 ?is is /ill a relatively new horticultural pr9ciple1 & !re is /ill mu* m to be le>n$4 ,be=e he beg9s1 ! newcom] %\ld locate ! v late/ & mo/ reliable in=mation2 & ! exp]i5c$ gr[] %\ld keep po/$ on ! con/antly *ang+ rules4 ,x has be5 my pleasant discov]y t ! big p[]-&-light companies1 ev] al]t to develop new outlets = _! product1 are ke5ly aw>e ( ! possibilities ( artificial-light plant propagation4 ,_m ( !m are sett+ up dep>tm5ts to help horticulturali/s4 ,if y are puzzl$1 try y\r light company = in=mation4 ,x may take a few phone calls & lett]s1 b ev5tually ,i "k y w f9d "s likeable *ap want+ to help y4 ,illu/ration3 ,light %elves ( m$ium height ) begonias ( _m sizes & v>ieties 7note m9iatures d[n front c5t]7 ,al?\gh x is n necess>y to become a botani/1 ,i feel x is urg5t to h a cle> conception ( h[ plants gr[1 & p>ticul>ly h[ !y use light4 ,:ile we c't all be electrical eng9e]s1 x is also helpful to h "s basic facts ab\t electric lights & h[ !y relate to plant gr[?4 ,b if x 7 possible1 ,i ?9k ,i'd consid] writ+ ! facts ,i h ) invisible ink4 ,:o kn[s b :at today's li/ ( rules w be obsolete1 & outmod$ by new discov]ies1 be=e ?is book c be publi%$8 ,botanical ,pr9ciples ,= normal gr[? & fl[]+1 plants mu/ h light ( ! prop] sort1 int5sity1 & duration4 ,?us ! leaves c p]=m _! function ( mak+ />*1 !n sug>--! my/]i\s process call$ photosyn!sis4 ,besides normal gr[?1 plants require an extra supply ( sug> & />* = produc+ fl[]s4 ,true1 plants ne$ light1 b !y also ne$ d>k to conv]t food into en]gy & gr[?4 ,& ?is means complete d>k4 ,x has be5 %[n t if light falls on s mu* z a s+le leaf1 ! entire plant cont9ues to op]ate z if x 7 day4 ,= normal gr[? & fl[]s1 plants require a c]ta9 balance ( ! r$ & blue rays ( ! spectrum4 ,9 g5]al t]ms1 blue rays are especially effective 9 develop+ leaves1 /ems1 & o!r vegetative gr[?1 & (t5 9 great] proportions = se$l+s z comp>$ ) mature plants4 ,9 g5]al1 ! r$ rays keep plant gr[? /urdy1 regulate ! developm5t ( buds & fl[]s1 affect ! g]m9ation ( se$s & ! root+ ( cutt+s4 ,= normal gr[? & fl[]s1 diff]5t sorts ( plants ne$ light ( diff]5t int5sities--dep5d+ usually on available light 9 _! natural habitat4 ,aga9 9 a g5]al s5se1 light ( m int5sity is ne$$ = fl[]+ z contra/$ ) ! ne$s = heal?y foliage4 ,b light int5sity requirem5ts v>y ) v>i\s types ( plants4 ,= normal gr[?1 & fl[]s1 "s plants ne$ d>k p]iods ( great] duration4 ,?is is ! pr9ciple call$ photop]iodism4 ,by n[ a good _m plants h be5 classifi$ z to ?is requirem5t1 b !re are _m o!rs ^: ne$s are yet to be det]m9$4 ,*rysan!mums1 po9settias1 & ,*ri/mas cactus1 = example1 w set buds & fl[]s only :5 !re are m h\rs ( d>k & few] h\rs ( light4 ,^! are call$ long-night plants4 ,tub]\s begonias1 & o!r summ]-fl[]+ types1 come into fl[] :5 nights are ( %ort duration1 & are call$ %ort-night plants4 ,^? plants t don't seem to c>e "o way or ano!r are call$ day-neutral4 ,= ! sake ( consi/5cy y might ev5 call !m night-neutral4 ,x is also ?\ght t !re is "s relation betwe5 ! duration ( light & d>k p]iods & temp]ature4 ,?us x c be se5 h[ mu* rese>* is yet to be done4 ,a *all5ge ( c\rse1 b t is :at makes our sci5ti/s great4 ,electrical ,pr9ciples ,artificial light is n ! same z daylight--x doesn't h to be4 ,x ne$s only to supply ! "r k9d ( light 7blue & r$ rays7 ( suitable duration & int5sity4 ,because x is con/ant1 & consi/5t1 ! int5sity 7z measur$ 9 foot-c&les7 does n h to equal ! brightness ( a sunny day at high noon4 ,daylight waxes & wanes f dawn to d>k e day1 & may be v dim on cl\dy & ra9y days4 ,artificial light1 com+ f g5]ators1 is n dimm$ by cl\ds or o!r ext]nal conditions4 ,duration is controll$ by a light swit*1 or a "t clock4 ,inc&esc5t bulbs are an adequate s\rce ( r$ rays = plants1 b give little blue4 ,!y get burn+ hot1 are comp>atively exp5sive1 & actually are ineffici5t to op]ate4 ,inc&esc5ts are also a s\rce ( f>-r$ rays t delay fl[]+ on long-night plants & op]ate 9 rev]se = %ort-night plants4 ,accord+ to ,u4 ,s4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture sci5ti/s1 inc&esc5t light us$ z a supplem5t to fluoresc5t light 8improves ! gr[? habits ( _m k9ds ( plants1 b is seem+ly n requir$ by o!rs40 ,until ! introduction ( ! new ,gro-,lux tubes 9 #aifa1 fluoresc5t lamps h giv5 light ) m blue ?an r$1 & 9 v>y+ proportions accord+ to ! types ( lamps4 ,fluoresc5t tubes d n get burn+ hot1 & !y are comp>atively inexp5sive to op]ate1 & also effici5t4 ,9 us+ ! old] types1 ^? creat$ especially = illum9ation1 x is important to come z close z possible to ! prop] balance ( ! r$ & blue rays ne$$ by plants4 ,= "s plants x has be5 suffici5t to use only fluoresc5t tubes4 ,= "s ( ! o!r types _m gr[]s use #aj p] c5t ( ! wattage 9 inc&esc5t bulbs4 ,b ! new ,gro-,lux fluoresc5t tubes1 develop$ by ,sylvania ,electric ,products1 ,inc41 are especially = plants & n = illum9ation4 ,!y give a lav5d]-look+ light made up ( r$ & blue rays :i* are c>efully balanc$ to suit plant ne$s4 ,gr[]s :o h us$ !m report a spectacul> improvem5t 9 plant appe>ance1 9 plant heal?1 9 fa/] root+ ( cutt+s1 & 9 increas$ fl[]+4 ,if dem& w>rants x1 no d\bt o!r electrical manufactur]s w introduce _! own br&s ( fluoresc5t tubes = plants4 ,obvi\sly1 9 gr[+ plants "u artificial light !re are s _m v>iable elem5ts x is impossible--& extremely unwise--to set d[n h>d-&-fa/ rules4 ,! types ( plants to be gr[n1 :e!r ! in/allation is prim>ily decorative or functional1 & ! possibility ( cont9u+ rese>* outdat+ y\r "w1 all %\ld be tak5 into consid]ation :5 any in/allation is set up & put into op]ation4 ,,con/ruction ,,& ,,in/allation ,aga91 ,i mu/ write 9 g5]al t]ms4 ,i h nei!r ! k nor ! exp]i5ce to expla9 ! intricacies ( wir+1 balla/s1 circuits1 & ! l4 ,?is te*nical in=mation is available f y\r electrical suppli] & f equipm5t manufactur]s1 & (t5 is on ! c>tons 9 :i* ! p>ts are pack$4 ,our in/allation 0 s outrage\sly l>ge we _h to hunt up a fri5dly contractor = help4 ,he 0 a sympa!tic man :o lov$ plants & 0 fasc9at$ by ! idea ( gr[+ !m "u lights4 ,also1 he 0 a cauti\s p]son1 m9dful ( ! fact t our electrical sy/em 0 ab\t tw5ty-five ye>s old4 ,& t /amp$ x z be+ an antique 7z y\r light-&-p[] m5 w tell y74 ,s9ce our basem5t floor 0 likely to be damp at times1 heavy wat]pro( cables ) special plugs & outlets 7 us$1 & gr\nd$ to prev5t %ocks1 etc4 ,be c>eful ab\t y\r electrical sy/em1 especially if y are go+ to g into any?+ z elaborate z our fir/ en?usiasms4 ,don't build a firetrap = y\rself4 ,x's h>d on ! plants1 n to m5tion ! old home/ead4 ,:e!r y\r plants are to be gr[n 9 a g>d51 or 9 pots on b5*es1 on %elves1 or 9 a gre5h\se-l case1 ! l9eal proportions w be det]m9$ pretty mu* by ! space t is available 9 y\r h\se1 basem5t1 gre5h\se1 or p]haps1 z 0 9 my case1 y\r (fice4 ,9 small decorative plant]s tw5ty-five-watt fluoresc5t tubes 7two feet long7 are us$ mo/ frequ5tly4 ,h[ev]1 x is important to use en\gh ( !m1 l9$ up closely to ea* o!r1 to give a light ( suffici5t int5sity4 ,9 fluoresc5t tubes ! light is mo/ int5se 9 ! middle & tap]s (f %>ply at ! ends4 ,s9ce %ort tubes h m end--& less middle--!y give (f less light4 ,! 8%orties0 are less effici5t1 z y\r plants w tell y4 ,illu/ration3 ,m9iature roses1 begonias1 a birdba?1 & gr\nd cov] made ?is *>m+ little =mal g>d54 ,! di/ance betwe5 ! tubes & y\r plants also affects int5sity4 ,! clos] !y are1 ! /rong] ! light4 ,if possible1 hang y\r fixtures on *a9s s t !y c be rais$ or l[]$4 ,adju/ !m to accommodate ! tall] plants & !n raise y\r 8little fell]s0 on up5d$ pots1 bricks1 or bo>ds s !y w n be *eat$ ( _! %>e ( light4 ,please rememb]1 ! great] ! di/ance betwe5 light & plant1 ! m tubes y w ne$4 ,di/ance det]m9es ! numb] ( tubes6 ,= great] int5sity1 & effici5cy1 =ty-watt tubes 7f\r feet long71 or ev5 l>g]1 are usually recomm5d$4 ,if ^! are to be hung f ! top ( a case or cab9et1 ! simple /rip fixtures are suffici5t4 ,if !re is to be no 8ceil+0 directly above ! lights1 or if x is a decorative arrangem5t :]e gl>e might hurt ! eyes ( ^? :o see x1 use ! indu/rial fixtures ) %ield-l reflectors4 7,9 plann+ y\r light-g>d51 please don't =get t ! fixtures are a few in*es long] ?an ! actual tubes47 ,if ! case :i* y may be plann+ c be enclos$1 at lea/ on ?ree sides1 x w be easi] to ma9ta9 ! ne$$ humidity4 ,if ! enclos+ sides are opaque1 !y--& ! 8ceil+0 above ! lights--%\ld be treat$ s ! light rays are b\nc$ back & ! plants receive ! extra b5efit4 ,9 our cab9ets we usually appli$ sev]al coats ( flat :ite pa9t on ! inn] surfaces4 ,b once1 "u ! bl&i%m5ts ( ! alum9um indu/ry1 ,i l9$ a cab9et ) _! foil4 ,x 0 pla9 foil1 n ! cr9kl$ sort1 s ,i did my own cr9kl+4 ,!n ,i smoo!d x out & fa/5$ x 9 place ) a /aple gun4 ,pla9 foil1 l high-gloss :ite enamel1 seems to reflect ! light e place except :]e x %\ld be1 on ! plants4 ,9 "o ( ! in/allations we _h at our place on ,long ,isl& ,i f\nd x impossible to put 9 en\gh fluoresc5t tubes = ! plants we wi%$ to gr[4 ,s9ce !y 7 day-neutral v>ieties1 we made up = ! lack ( int5sity by increas+ ! l5g? ( "t ! lights 7 us$4 ,up to a po9t1 increas+ ! light-h\rs w help to comp5sate = ! lack ( int5sity--j to a po9t1 h[ev]1 & !n ! old law ( dim9i%+ returns takes ov]4 ,plants mu/ n be "u light s long t !y fail to get _! necess>y p]iods ( d>kness4 ,x is z ess5tial z sleep is to a human be+--p]haps m s4 ,,op]ation ,9 plann+ a light in/allation try to squeeze out a few extra doll>s = an automatic tim]4 ,x w help to gu>antee success = ! op]ation4 ,y'll h a c]ta9 peace ( m9d if y t5d to be abs5t-m9d$4 ,no m w y fret ?r\gh a ,p4,t4,a4 meet+1 a movie1 or a conc]t wond]+ if y turn$ (f ! lights on y\r plants4 ,! tim] w h done x = y4 ,if y happ5 to h an enclos$ case--"o tight en\gh to cons]ve ! humidity--y c v easily g away on a %ort trip 7a day or two at mo/7 & feel confid5t y\r pets w n suff]4 ,if y h po/pon$ buy+ a tim]--actually1 !y are n exp5sive--& h to leave y\r plants = a day or s1 x is bett] to turn (f ! lights completely4 ,!y'll suff] less ?an if ! lights are go+ full bla/4 ,b = peace ( m9d1 p>ticul>ly t ( ! plants1 we've always us$ automatic tim]s4 ,at "o "t we _h ?ree ( !m4 ,:5 ,i 0 ord]+ "o f a mail-ord] company1 my husb& 0 buy+ me "o z a bir?day gift4 ,& at ! v same "t ! electrical contractor :o r$id out light sy/em donat$ "o 9 ! int]e/s ( our begonias4 ,we _h !m popp+ on & (f at all h\rs ( ! day & night4 ,we ev5 hook$ a p]colator into "o = ! morn+ c(fee4 ,z ,i look back ov] our exp]im5ts ( a few ye>s ago1 ,i f9d !re are m plants :i* are day-neutral 7night-neutral if y pref]7 ?an plants :i* are %ort-night or long-night4 ,= ^! day-neutrals1 f\rte5 to sixte5 h\rs ( fluoresc5t light 7( suffici5t int5sity7 e day1 all ye> r\nd1 w keep !m happy & ?riv+4 ,!y won't "k ! diff]5ce betwe5 w9t] & summ]1 spr+ & autumn1 ,florida or ,long ,isl&4 ,t has be5 our exp]i5ce1 b n[ ,i f9d op9ions v>y on :e!r h\rs ( light %\ld be l5g!n$ or %ort5$ 9 spr+ & autumn = ^! seasonal *anges4 7,!re is /ill pl5ty ( room = exp]im5tation4 ,= in/ance1 ! light requirem5ts = _m plants are /ill to be work$ out--ev5 = closely relat$ plants )9 v>i\s types47 ,"s gr[]s1 ^? :o specialize 9 plants = :i* !y "k ! light requirem5ts1 turn on ! lights at dawn & turn !m (f at nightfall4 ,?is is a ye>-ar\nd s*$ule4 ,o!rs :o h plants ( assort$ types1 or ( undet]m9$ light requirem5ts1 ma9ta9 a con/ant f\rte5-h\r gr[+ day4 ,& !y are (t5 surpris$ by ev5 second1 or ?ird1 bur/s ( bloom4 ,a nice surprise1 if y ask me4 ,,int5sity ,"h aga9 we f9d ! ne$s ( plants v>y & fluoresc5t-light setups v>y accord+ly4 ,if possible1 measure ! light 9 y\r gr[+ area4 ,! read+s ( a photographic light met]--! same in/rum5t y employ 9 y\r photography--c be translat$ into foot-c&les4 ,or y c get a met] t regi/]s foot-c&les4 ,= advice1 consult y\r cam]a deal]1 or *eck ) y\r local p[]-&-light company4 ,"h 9 ,r$d+ we f9d ! ,connecticut ,p[] & ,light ,company vitally int]e/$ 9 artificial-light plant propagation4 ,aga9 89 g5]al10 h\se plants t require 8full sun0 :5 gr[n 9 a w9d[ ne$ #abjj to #aejj foot-c&les ( artificial light1 & = f\rte5 h\rs a day4 ,foliage plants w get by ) #ejj to #fjj foot-c&les4 ,at ab\t #ajjj to #abjj foot-c&les _m plants1 & ,i'm ?9k+ ( begonias & gesn]iads 9 p>ticul>1 w be robu/ & florif]\s4 ,%\ld y f9d x difficult to figure light int5sity z sugge/$ above1 y might foll[ ! =mula work$ out by an old fri5d on ,long ,isl&1 ,ela9e ,*]ry 7,mrs4 ,norman ,*]ry1 ! wife ( "o ( our eng9e]+ fri5ds74 ,h] =mula is easy to foll[4 8,a s+le =ty-watt tube w s]ve a space approximately f\r feet long by six in*es wide40 ,small plants t ne$ int5se light c be set up close to ! tubes4 ,"h is a tip--ev] notice h[ y\r television picture is dim b bright5s appreciably :5 y take a du/ rag to ! surface ( ! glass8 ,! same is true ( y\r light fixtures4 ,wipe !m (f n[ & !n4 ,clean tubes give m light ?an du/y ones1 & new tubes give m light ?an old ones4 ,:5 a tube d>k5s at ! ends1 t means x has se5 bett] days & %\ld be replac$4 ,accord+ to ,mrs4 ,*]ry1 x is a good policy to replace tubes aft] five ?\s& h\rs ( s]vice & n wait = ! dw9dl+ light to curtail ! rays y\r plants ne$4 ,:ile y are at x1 x's sm>t to ins]t new />t]s4 ,,types ,,( ,,tubes ,until ! introduction ( ! ,gro-,lux lamps1 we _h to *oose types design$ prim>ily = illum9ation4 ,& !re 7 z _m *oices & comb9ations z !re 7 tube types4 ,9 a private & some:at limit$ survey1 ,i've f\nd t :5 only "o type ( tube 0 us$1 cool :ite 0 to be pref]r$4 ,9 comb9ations ( equal or two-to-"o proportions1 "s gr[]s use daylight & natural tubes2 o!rs pref] daylight & de-luxe w>m :ite4 ,& !re are ^? :o g = cool :ite & de-luxe w>m :ite4 ,^? :o supplem5t _! lights ) #aj p] c5t inc&esc5t light seem to favor all daylight fluoresc5t tubes4 ,! object ( all ^! diff]5t comb9ations is to get ! mo/ favorable balance ( r$ & blue rays4 ,if y are a hobbyi/ :o gr[s plants = ! love ( !m1 & n necess>ily = _! value 9 int]ior decoration1 ! new ,gro-,lux tubes are less complex & less tr\blesome4 ,y don't h to be a light exp]t to get results & h fun ) y\r light-g>d54 ,,c>e ,,( ,,plants ,temp]ature1 humidity1 soil1 f]tiliz+1 pott+--almo/ )\t exception1 plants gr[+ "u artificial light ne$ ! same c>e z w9d[-g>d5 plants4 ,b s9ce ! light is an artificial sub/itute = natural sun & light1 wat* = signs t ! plants are n entirely satisfi$ ) x4 ,:5 !y /ret* out1 get long & lanky1 or ! foliage has a weak1 wan color1 set ! plant up clos] to ! tubes1 or ov] t[>d ! c5t] :]e ! light is /ronge/4 ,y might d well to make room by %ift+ "s ( ! plants t h be5 9 ! c5t]4 ,sometimes :5 a plant has too mu* light x w become /unt$4 ,until a m exact rule book is writt51 y w h to use y\r own good common s5se4 ,"h is ! big worry _m gr[]s h2 ! failure ( _! pets to fl[]4 ,m (t5 ?an n t means insuffici5t light1 insuffici5t r$ light1 or p]haps bo?4 ,z ( ?is date x is probably t5 ye>s s9ce we fir/ />t$ toy+ ) plants "u artificial lights4 ,i say 8toy+0 because x 0 j t--purely = fun4 ,we kept no records4 ,:5 fro/ 0 9 ! air we dug up fl[]s & br\ght !m indoors4 ,my husb& ev5 br\ght 9 elev5 goldfi% :i* he fe>$ w\ld be glaced 9 an outdoor pool4 ,we put ev]y?+ "u lights ) ! fi% 9 t]r>iums4 ,ev5tually he sp5t ?irty doll>s = a pool 9 an untidy corn] ( ! liv+ room4 ,?irty doll>s1 n c\nt+ ! electric bill1 ,i felt 0 a little exp5sive = a doll>'s wor? ( goldfi%4 ,i sold tw5ty doll>s wor? ( photographs ( t pool & !n includ$ "o ( !m 9 my book ,all ,ab\t ,v9es & ,hang+ ,plants4 ,ev5tually he all[$ me1 v grudg+ly1 to place episcias ar\nd ! pool4 ,mites mov$ 9 on !m4 ,he spray$ = ! mites & kill$ all ( ! fi%4 ,he replac$ ! fi% ) elev5 o!rs4 ,?us ! cycle cont9u$4 ,all ! "t we _h ^? indoor plant+s our neighbors kept ask+ u :at plants 7 good = lights & :at lights 7 good = plants4 ,frankly1 we c\ldn't answ]4 ,t5 ye>s ago t book hadn't be5 writt54 ,we tri$ j ab\t ev]y?+ less ?an five feet tall4 ,we _h wond]ful results ) ,african violets1 begonias1 or*ids1 & gesn]iads4 ,we ev5 _h a morn+ glory :i* s+$ itself on a /eam pipe4 ,all ( !m lov$ ! kil[atts4 7,9 ,*apt] #f ,i h indicat$ c]ta9 plants :i* are suitable = propagation "u artificial lights47 ,,*apt] #c ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,9 ,,conta9]s ,,decorative ,,conta9]s1 ,,di% ,,g>d5s1 ,,& ,,model ,,l&scapes ,h\se plants are usually consid]$ m or less la/+ indoor decorations4 ,b !y c also be us$ ! same z cut fl[]s = tempor>y & *angeable displays1 & !n1 l cut fl[]s1 c be disc>d$ :5 !y beg9 to fade4 ,!y co/ less & la/ mu* long] ?an b\quets1 b because !y're tempor>y decorations1 !y cause less worry & require less c>e ?an ! p]man5t inhabitants ( w9d[ sills or artificially light$ g>d5s4 ,t s\nds r he>tless1 ,i "k4 ,b x's a def5se ,i've built up--& a p]fectly logical "o--aga9/ ! wails ( ^? :o take beautiful flori/s' plants1 place !m on d>k mantels1 or 9 o!r ?or\ghly unsuitable gr[+ areas1 neglect !m :olehe>t$ly1 & !n 8c't make !m gr[40 ,h[ _m p d y "k :o buy lovely ,*ri/mas begonias1 po9settias1 or cyclam5 = ! holidays & expect !m to bloom ! foll[+ season8 ,hone/ly1 ,i c't see any reason :y plants mu/ be immortal1 :y !y c't refre% & beautify ! home z long z !y rema9 heal?y & attractive1 & n "o m9ute long]1 & !n be disc>d$4 ,i d object to /r+y1 leafless /ems ( expir+ philod5dron1 dri$-up di% g>d5s1 or any plant or comb9ation ( plants t has become undecorative because x is dy+4 ,actually1 "s flori/s' plants1 su* z gre5h\se primulas & calceol>ias1 are annuals t come into full bloom only once1 & hav+ _h _! big mom5t are suppos$ to die peacefully aft]w>d4 ,d ,i treat my plants 9 ! h\se s v cruelly8 ,well1 no 444 n exactly4 ,my budget includes no allotm5t = flori/s' fripp]ies4 ,i h a diff]5t sy/em1 & ,i h a con/ant supply ( heal?y plants to use = indoor decoration4 ,my plants sp5d mo/ ( _! lives 9 gr[+ qu>t]s :]e cultural conditions are good--9 bright w9d[s1 9 ! w9d[ gre5h\se1 or on our small sun por*4 ,!y are br\ght 9 = a few days 7nev] m ?an a week71 !n quickly return$ to _! m heal?y1 heal?ful homes4 ,hav+ done _! duty1 !y g back to gr[ & prosp]4 ,i d ?is ) s+le pott$ plants1 plac$ 9 attractive conta9]s1 ) di% g>d5s1 model l&scapes1 & comb9ations ( plants4 ,!y are beautiful & *>m+ z table c5t]pieces1 mantel ornam5ts1 displays = ! c(fee table1 %ad[ box1 or bookcase %elf4 ,,plant-,,&-,,conta9] ,,compositions ,9 ! pa/ few ye>s my preoccupation ) m9iature plants has l$ to "s pleasurable rummag+ & %opp+ = conta9]s 9 :i* to place !m to make compositions = a b$side or telephone table1 = ! n>r[ w9d[ sill above ! kit*5 s9k1 & = ! small bric-a-brac %elf 9 ! foy]4 ,z any fl[]-arrangem5t arti/ kn[s1 small-scale compositions are (t5 m intricate & m difficult ?an full-scale affairs--e detail is subject to sep>ate scrut9y4 ,h[ev]1 pati5ce1 good ta/e1 & an arti/ic flair w unite a plant & a conta9] ) an aff9ity t looks casual1 ev5 accid5tal1 b actually is cunn+ly contriv$4 ,conta9] & plant become "o picture--nei!r out%9+ ! o!r--! conta9] sett+ (f ! plant1 & n sacrific+ its own importance4 ,p :o are intrigu$ ) ^! m9iature compositions usually collect conta9]s 9 wide v>iety4 ,"s ( !m are ev5 made = ! express purpose ( hold+ plants--f wood1 bronze1 copp]1 all sorts ( *9aw>e1 glass1 & c]amics4 ,b ! conta9]s t give ! mo/ fun are ^? made = entirely diff]5t purposes4 ,i've se5 t9y bird cages1 little wov5 baskets1 glass lamp %ades1 odd-ball a% trays1 pun* cups1 unusual tea or c(fee cups1 s\p ture5s1 & ev5 an anci5t ,buick hub cap :i* a little girl 8borr[$0 f h] fa!r's collection ( automobile antiquities4 ,"s g\rds are j ! "r size & %ape1 & ) a nice w>t9ess1 to l5d en*antm5t = gr[+ plants4 ,our cat keeps u well suppli$ ) ! t9s 9 :i* 8 food is sold--spray !m ) pa9t & !y are ideal = _m plants4 ,"s cocktail or *ampagne cry/al looks preci\s ) m9iature v9es droop+ ov] ! side4 ,illu/ration3 ,/rawb]ry j> resembl+ gnome1 plant$ ) ,k5ilwor? ivy ,once = our ,p4,t4,a4 fair ,i collect$ a doz5 or s unmat*$ liquor glasses1 put a half-in* ( soil 9 ! bottoms1 & plant$ t9y ,s9n+ia pusilla4 ,!y sold imm$iately1 ) p want+ m4 ,a plant sale at su* an affair is a r conv9c+ te/ ( popul>ity1 & :e!r y h creat$ a good arrangem5t4 ,ano!r favorite ,i h discov]$ = unusual conta9]s is ,cymbal>ia muralis1 ! no/algic ,k5ilwor? ivy4 ,i plant$ "s 9 a small /rawb]ry j>4 ,look at ! j> f ! "r angle & x resembles a r\nd-*eek$ dw>f ) a sp>se gre5 wig4 ,i wi% ,i c\ld rememb] :]e ,i b\ght t j>--s _m fri5ds h want$ "o4 ,! 8pawnbrok]'s0 plant] co/ five c5ts 9 a local junk %op4 ,i also plant$ x ) ivy4 ,inexp5sive hang+ conta9]s & wall brackets = m9iatures are available 9 a wide v>iety at five-&-dime /ores4 ,b hang+ baskets are n s easy to h&le1 z !y mu/ be susp5d$ f wire or screw$ to ! wall4 ,i've se5 a doll's hat us$ delightfully1 & also "s nice little wov5 baskets4 ,or try any?+ ( metal or c]amic if x has a lip to hold a wire or *a9--or a two-h&l$ consomm b[l2 or a s\p ladle ) its h&le fa/5$ to ! wall4 ,y c easily pun* holes 9 mo/ pla/ic conta9]s--& )\t crack+--by us+ a r$-hot awl or old-fa%ion$ ice pick4 ,illu/ration3 ,pawnbrok]'s plant] set ) ivy ,occasionally ,i h se5 props or accessories us$ 9 ^! m9iature plant-&-conta9] compositions t 7 successful1 b only occasionally 7 !y 9 p]fect scale & h>mony4 ,m frequ5tly1 ! silk1 wood1 or c]amic butt]fly1 bee1 or bird is an unnatural & di/urb+ intrusion4 ,be c>eful :5 y wat] plants 9 decorative conta9]s4 ,if possible keep ! plant 9 its orig9al pot s x c be lift$ f ! conta9] & tak5 to ! s9k1 :]e excess wat] w dra9 away4 ,o!rwise1 hold (f on y\r wat]+ until y are positive ! plant won't wait any long]2 !n /op be=e ! soil gets soggy & wet4 ,excess wat]1 trapp$ by a conta9]1 c cause roots to rot1 9 fact w promote rot 9 mo/ cases4 ,be d>+1 be creative1 be arti/ic :5 plann+ conta9] projects & arrangem5ts4 ,if a fat little f]n looks "r = a teacup1 let ! cup be squat & fat2 or let x be flut$ gracefully & fl>$ up to ! delicate frond-fans4 ,if a m9iature or*id looks l a gem )\t a case1 set x on pebbles 9 a cle> cry/al b[l2 or p]haps inv]t a dome-%ap$ wat* glass ov] x4 ,if a succul5t makes y ?9k ( a t\gh little gnome1 = goodness sake don't plant x 9 "o ( ^? grotesqu]ies :i* is ! hump ( a camel's back or a cavity along ! sp9al column ( a c]amic cat4 7,rememb] h[ ridicul\s a ,v5us /oma* clock looks47 ,use a little imag9ation4 ,p]haps y h some?+ at h&--a droll bucket1 a m9iature fi%+ creel1 a butt] tub4 ,int]e/+ conta9]s make int]e/+ compositions if y use good ta/e & imag9ation4 ,try to a*ieve ! quality & feel+ t ! plant & conta9] 7 8made = ea* o!r40 ,,di% ,,g>d5s ,a di% g>d5 is ! comb9ation ( a gr\p ( liv+ plants & ! conta9] hold+ !m4 ,x %\ld be design$ & plant$ ) arti/ry & orig9ality1 b )\t artificiality4 ,ea* di% g>d5 %\ld look di/9ctive--c]ta9ly )\t any resemblance to ! ones :i* flori/s seem to make by =mula4 ,x %\ld be nei!r cr[d$ ) too _m plants1 nor clutt]$ ) accessories or small ornam5ts4 ,x %\ld be eye-cat*+ b n braz51 h>moni\s b n dull1 unusual 9 "s mann] & yet com=tably natural4 ,l cut-fl[] compositions1 di% g>d5s are arrang$ s t plant & conta9] toge!r complete an arti/ic design4 ,& l any arti/ic design1 ^! g>d5s foll[ 7or h a good reason = n foll[+7 c]ta9 basic pr9ciples3 ,plants & conta9] bl5d into "o pleas+ picture4 ,elem5ts ( ! design int]lock1 ov]lap1 or o!rwise hang toge!r4 ,! numb] ( elem5ts is limit$ by re/ra9t & good ta/e4 ,all p>ts ( ! design are 9 pleas+ relative proportion4 ,!re is "o focal po9t1 or c5t] ( int]e/4 ,illu/ration3 ,prun+ a di% g>d5 to keep elem5ts 9 size & proportion ,if ! design has =mal balance1 ! focal po9t is 9 ! c5t]1 ) elem5ts ( equal weight at ! sides4 ,= in=mal balance1 ! focal po9t is (f-c5t]1 ) heavi] elem5ts to balance x4 ,a design becomes fluid1 rhy?mic1 ) ! dynamic use ( l9e1 & ) pleas+ contra/ ( colors1 textures1 & /ructural =ms4 99 99 99 99 99 ,( fir/ importance1 ( c\rse1 is ! conta9]4 ,x %\ld be ( prop] size1 %ape1 texture1 color1 & mood = ! plants t w fill x4 ,ru/ic pott]y is suitable = des]t cacti & o!r succul5ts2 glaz$ :ite1 or lightly t9t$1 pott]y = da9ty fl[]+ plants2 copp]1 pewt]1 wood5 b[ls = an arrangem5t ( heavy1 mascul9e-look+ foliage plants4 ,conta9]s c be ( any %ape--r\nd1 squ>e1 rectangle1 triangle1 ellipse1 irregul>4 ,if possible !y %\ld be at lea/ ?ree in*es deep s !re is space 9 :i* to pack ! roots ( y\r plants4 ,& !y %\ld n make !mselves conspicu\s ) bold ornam5t1 texture1 or color4 ,pla9 design & subdu$ colors br+ out ! beauty ( ! plants4 ,v few artificial accessories look well 9 a di% g>d52 b natural g>d5 or l&scape features su* z int]e/+ rocks or bits ( old wood are (t5 q successful4 ,be=e y beg9 to plant a di% g>d51 set ! plants 79 _! pots7 9 ! conta9]1 & !n %ift !m ar\nd until !y beg9 to look "r4 ,?is w give y a r\gh idea ( h[ an arrangem5t w turn out4 ,= =mal balance1 set ! talle/ or mo/ /rik+ plant 9 ! c5t]1 ) "s l[ ones ne/l$ ar\nd its base4 ,= in=mal balance1 set ! acc5t plant 9 "o corn] ( a rectangle & let a l>ge expanse ( unadorn$ s&1 gravel1 or gr\nd cov] spread out t[>d ! diagonal corn]4 ,turn a %>ply curv$ leaf or bran* s x falls aga9/ a /raight up-&-d[n plant4 ,play r\gh foliage aga9/ smoo?2 fea!ry aga9/ solid2 bright colors aga9/ dull2 patt]n aga9/ pla9 leaf4 ,try lift+ out "o plant to see if ! effect is clean]4 ,to bl5d plants ) ! conta9]1 let a creep+ or hang+ plant fall d[n ov] ! edges4 ,^! be=eh& exp]im5ts w help y avoid hav+ to %ift plants lat]1 dur+ ! actual plant+4 ,al?\gh n /rictly di% g>d5s1 !re are "s attractive v>iations t c be compos$ )\t b5efit ( soil1 or ( a di% to hold x4 ,9 ! pockets ( a small piece ( smoo?1 silky old root1 or driftwood1 tuck osmunda fib] 7or*id-pott+ mat]ial7 = ! roots ( epiphytic 7air gr[+7 plants--mo/ are bromeliads4 ,t]re/rial 7soil gr[+7 plants1 su* z ! m9iature begonia1 are be/ 9 sphagnum moss4 ,or try t9y or*ids2 "s w creep sl[ly ov] ! surface ( ! wood4 ,fa/5 ! plants firmly 9 place ) inconspicu\s f9e flori/s' wire4 ,?is w hold ! plants until _! roots p5etrate ! fib] & atta* !mselves to ! s(t wood4 ,if y supply liquid f]tiliz] at regul> int]vals1 ! plants w gr[ normally4 ,wat] by dunk+ plants & log 9 a pan or ! s9k4 ,fe$ by add+ soluble f]tiliz] to ! wat]4 ,plants w (t5 gr[ f cavities & crevices 9 rocks4 ,if ! rock is 8limy10 /ick to lime-tol]ant plants4 ,tufa1 if y c f9d x1 is especially malleable = g>d5s l ^!4 ,x is s(t & por\s1 easily cut & %ap$1 & ) ready-made cavities to hold roots & small am\nts ( soil or moss4 ,x is p]fectly acceptable to acid-lov+ plants4 ,con* %ells1 & ano!r l>ge %ell ( a simil> type :i* we us$ to f9d on ! bea*--! sort kiddies hold to _! e>s :5 play+ ! game ( 8li/5+-to-!-sea0--(f] int]e/+ possibilities4 ,pack ! cavity ) moi/ sphagnum moss & plant ) sev]al smalli% plants4 ,wat] ) extreme c>e1 & f]tilize only slightly4 ,almo/ any moi/ure-compatible foliage plant t is available w live & gr[ ?is way = mon?s4 ,illu/ration3 ,root f an apple tree1 ) a pocket = osmunda & a bromeliad ,,model ,,l&scapes ,al?\gh ^! indoor g>d5s also foll[ ! rules ( good design1 ! result is a diff]5t effect4 ,montague ,free once call$ !m 8an idealization 9 m9iature ( an outdoor sc5e40 ,!y are n arrang$ to give an arti/ic impression1 b to re-create "s "p ( ! out-(-doors on a small scale4 ,_! *>m lies 9 _! dim9utiv5ess1 intricate detail &1 (t51 9 _! :imsy4 ,! elem5ts are3 conta9]2 t9y plants 7= ! puri/1 all mu/ be liv+7 to repres5t trees1 %rubs1 grass1 & fl[]s2 & props ,or accessories su* z m9iature pools1 f5ces1 & o!r l&scape or ar*itectural features4 ,i suppose rocks w\ld be call$ accessories1 too4 ,ea* g>d5 %\ld h a !me1 & all elem5ts %\ld be 9 h>mony ) ! !me & help to c>ry x out4 ,= example1 x's difficult to comb9e buoyant hybrid pansies ) %y wild fl[]s4 ,a contempor>y g>d5 is be/ 9 a conta9] ) clean l9es1 b an old-fa%ion$ g>d5 is f9e 9 a platt] ) high flut$ edges4 ,a des]t sc5e calls = a conta9] t's b>e & />k4 ,a :ite pla/ic trellis doesn't belong 9 a woodl& sc5e4 ,& please1 no gre5 ba? t[els = grass4 ,visualize y\r g>d5 fir/--sket* ! plan on pap]4 ,if y c draw x to scale1 x w help 9 ! selection ( conta9]1 plants1 & props4 ,x is crucial t ea* elem5t %\ld be 9 prop] proportion to all o!rs4 ,"o elem5t n 9 scale c ru9 ! entire effect4 ,9 "s g>d5s a plant or small gr\p ( plants w be ! object ( int]e/2 9 o!rs x may be a p>ticul>ly *>m+ & important feature su* z a ru/ic bridge or a %r9e4 ,9 g>d5s ( mod]ate size or less1 "o feature is usually suffici5t1 & n m ?an two 9 l>g] ones4 ,select y\r ma9 feature fir/1 place x1 & make sure all o!r elem5ts are 9 scale4 ,= example1 a f5ce %\ld n be m ?an "o & a half in*es high "u a tree ( six in*es4 ,! v>iety ( plants1 props1 & conta9]s f :i* y c select c be z wide z y\r en?usiasm & +5uity want to make x4 ,"h are a few sugge/ions4 ,tree ,upright plant ) a s+le /em-trunk1 foliage at ! top1 usually tall] ?an x is wide4 ,if ! tree is to be ! object ( int]e/1 look = plants ) "* r ?an symmetry--b5t1 twi/$1 gn>l$ trunk2 int]e/+1 lopsid$ %ape2 especially lacy foliage2 tipsy t5d5cy to lean4 ,!re are a numb] ( useful h\se & gre5h\se plants1 & m to be f\nd 9 ! woods & fields4 ,= decidu\s trees1 x is (t5 p]missible to use twiggy bran*es /uck 9 ! soil4 ,i f9d leafless pieces ( m\nta9 laurel v effective4 ,%rubs ,upright plants ( bu%y habit & bran*+4 ,y'll f9d _m suitable h\se plants & "s 9 ! wild4 ,h$ge ,t9y-leav$1 bu%y plants t c be set close toge!r & clipp$ to %ape4 ,! t9ie/ boxwoods w also d if !y are c>efully ?9n$ & ea* extra leaf is remov$ sep>ately4 ,fl[]+ & ,foliage ,plants ,m9iature h\se plants are be/ = ^! indoor g>d5s1 al?\gh y c a*ieve tempor>y success ) "s annuals l alyssum4 ,climb+ & ,trail+ ,plants ,^! are ne$$ = tra9+ ov] walls1 b ev5 m necess>y = plant+ at ! conta9]'s edge s !y w fall ov] & s(tly bl5d ! g>d5 & ! conta9]4 ,gr\nd ,cov] ,a cov] = b>e spots 9 ! g>d5--get %eet moss f ! woods4 ,or plant grass se$ & keep x m[$ ) %>p scissors4 ,use y\r own +5uity4 ,y may v likely come up ) some?+ m appropriate4 ,urns ,use ?imbles1 ?umb-pots1 m9iature vases4 ,pools ,^! c be built ) ,sakrete or pla/] ( ,p>is4 ,or s9k a s>d9e c--pa9t$ blue-gre5--an a% tray1 soap di%1 or pla/ic *eese conta9]4 ,pa?s ,a pa? %\ld always be go+ some:]e1 pref]ably to ! po9t ( int]e/4 ,make pa?s ) s&1 f9e gravel1 small pebbles1 p]lite4 ,if y\r g>d5 is a =mal "o1 make cem5t sidewalks ) ,sakrete4 7,please1 we h no f9ancial int]e/ 9 ,sakrete--don't ev5 "k :o makes x--b h always f\nd x a mo/ useful mat]ial ar\nd our g>d5s = pat*+1 fix+1 & repair+47 ,bridges1 ,f5ces1 & ,gates ,"h is ano!r *ance = y\r p]sonal +5uity--& ! m +5uity y use ! great] w be y\r pride :5 ! job is done4 ,use mat*/icks1 too?picks1 balsa wood 7x is available 9 hobby %ops1 b y c v likely snit* a few pieces f "s model airplane ! kiddies are mak+74 ,9 my (fice ,i get c(fee f ! corn] drug/ore1 ea* conta9] hav+ a /irr+ /ick4 ,i save ^? /icks4 ,x is wond]ful :at "o c d ) !m--picket f5ces & ! l4 ,a little :ittl+ is all t is necess>y4 ,rocks ,please1 don't use *unks ( brok5 concrete4 ,hunt ar\nd = smoo?1 int]e/+ specim5s1 erod$ & r\nd$ /ones ( ! correct size4 ,if y happ5 to come ^u "o ) a li*51 y h a real prize4 99 99 99 99 99 ,!re are z _m !mes = ^! g>d5s 9 m9iature z !re are outdoor sc5es--cultivat$ or natural--9 ! _w4 ,! only necessity is1 once y h decid$ on a plan1 /ay ) x4 ,see t e plant & prop y use is 9 h>mony4 ,see t e plant has ! same cultural requirem5ts--especially if y\r g>d5 is to be a la/+ ?+4 ,"h are "s g5]al ideas3 ,=mal ,g>d5 ,?is is probably ! easie/ to execute1 *iefly because x is bas$ on p]fectly ma!matical balance4 ,! plan is basically geometric--a rectangle ) a birdba? 9 ! exact c5t]2 walks /raight & precise2 pairs or quadruplets ( plants t are id5tical 9 size & %ape2 h$ges t are neatly trimm$4 ,h[ ab\t try+ some?+ diff]5t8--an ,old ,_w h]b g>d52 p]haps a sc5e f ,colonial ,williamsburg2 or some?+ f ! ,elizabe?an age4 ,in=mal ,g>d5 ,re-create y\r own g>d51 or some?+ y hope to h ar\nd y\r h\se & gr\nds4 ,x w help y to visualize x 9 advance4 ,get a conta9] ! %ape & proportions ( y\r lot--d a plant+ ) ! lawn y want1 build up patios & t]races4 ,build a model ( y\r h\se & duplicate ! plant+s y want on a m9iature scale4 ,?is sort ( g>d5 w give y a real ?rill4 ,old-fa%ion$ ,g>d5 ,i wond] if y ev] _h a wond]ful gr&fa!r & gr&mo!r--,i wond] if !y _h a trim h\se ) a picket f5ce--:ite ( c\rse4 ,if y did1 h[ ab\t try+ to duplicate x4 ,if y didn't1 d a little dream+4 ,dream ab\t :at y w\ld l to see--picket f5ce1 bill[s ( bloom f fl[] b$s1 climb+ ?+s on ! walls & f5ces4 ,please1 let y\rself g & improvise la dream4 ,next to y\r own home1 ,i c ?9k ( no?+ m satisfy+ ?an try+ to duplicate an old-fa%ion$ g>d5 9 ! mann] ( t wond]ful pa/ g5]ation4 ,use y\r imag9ation4 ,y'll be happy t y did4 ,contempor>y ,g>d5 ,! c5tral figure c\ld be a m9iature vase1 to repres5t an urn1 at ! edge ( a squ>e or rectangul> pool4 ,small boxes c be made l r$wood plant]s4 ,to be purely functional1 use gravel or pav+ in/ead ( grass4 ,plant sp>sely & ) an eye = mod]n design4 ,ori5tal ,g>d5 ,"h is a g>d5 t c fool y ) its simplicity4 ,x calls = few] plants1 m m9utely p]fect props1 figur9es1 /ones1 & moss4 ,x may be built ar\nd a pool ) a ,japanese bridge4 ,outw>dly1 x looks s easy & simple1 b x isn't4 ,j get "o feature out ( proportion & y w be unhappy4 ,rememb]1 ! ,ori5tal arti/ is a p]son ( great p]fection1 "o ) ?\s&s ( ye>s ( arti/ry beh9d him4 ,be=e attempt+ an ,ori5tal g>d51 bett] get "s good photographs or draw+s4 ,x w help y a*ieve a good picture & y w h a la/+ satisfaction4 ,good luck4 ,tropical ,g>d5 ,?is "o %\ld be lu% ) tropical creep]s & climb+ tropical trees1 z pictur$ 9 ! color section ( ?is book4 ,! conta9] is a b[l f an ov]head light fixture--! sort t us$ to hang above ! d9+-room table4 7,x co/ t5 c5ts 9 a junk %op47 ,! back is a masonry wall1 made ( pebbles & ,sakrete1 z is ! irregul> pool4 ,pa9t y\r pool blue-gre54 ,s9ce y\r plants w v likely require acid soil1 sep>ate ! con/ruction mat]ial f ! soil by /rong pla/ic4 ,des]t ,g>d5 ,little b cacti & k9dr$ succul5ts c gr[ "h1 & sp>sely at t4 ,s$um multiceps1 little ,jo%ua tree1 has a picturesque tree-l "*4 ,use a suitable soil mixture completely cov]$ ) a lay] ( des]t s&1 or v f9e gravel4 ,build a dune p]haps4 ,or make an oasis ) a few palms ar\nd a pool--an irregul>ly %ap$ pool l "o might see 9 a mirage4 ,h[ ab\t a few /r&s ( grass--maybe n q 9 tune ) ! sett+ b x might be consid]$ z bamboo4 ,a little fak+ is p]missible4 ,rock ,g>d5 ,?is usually calls = build+ up a rocky slope support$ by h>dw>e clo? 9 ! re> & l9$ ) moss to keep ! soil f fall+ ?r\gh4 ,foll[ good rock-g>d5+ rules--rocks ( ! same k9d b ( v>y+ %apes1 ) _! lay]s1 or /rata1 runn+ horizontal4 ,at ! base ( ! slope y might contrive a small pool ov]fl[+ into a pla/ic-lim$ /ream4 ,make a ru/ic gate & bridges ) ev]gre5 twigs wir$ & glu$ toge!r4 ,woodl& ,g>d5 ,naturali/ic arrangem5ts ( woodsy plants1 rocks1 moss1 fall5 logs4 ,se$l+ ev]gre5s are f9e4 ,artificial props are out4 ,mead[ ,g>d5 ,a gate might op5 ?r\gh a split-rail f5ce to a w9d+1 foot-trodd5 pa? ?r\gh a field ( wav+ grass & fl[]s4 ,at ! back leafy trees l9e ! edge ( ! imag9$ c[ pa/ure4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,mo/ conta9]s = di% g>d5s & model l&scapes are wat]tight4 ,t is wond]ful = any furniture on :i* !y might be plac$1 b n s good = ! plants4 ,!re is t et]nal dang] ( ov]wat]+4 ,roots rot :5 !y /& 9 mud or wat]4 ,9 tight-bottom$ conta9]s x is wise to />t ) a ?ick dra9age lay]--pieces ( brok5 fl[] pots1 pebbles1 brick1 co>se s&1 or ev5 small pieces ( *>coal4 ,t gives ! excess wat] a place to g4 ,cov] ?is bottom lay] ) burlap or moss to keep ! soil f sift+ d[n4 ,! soil mixture %\ld be suitable = ! type ( plant :i* is go+ to live 9 x--acid or alkal9e1 s&y or humus-ri*--& %\ld be moi/--n muddy--at plant+ "t4 ,"o at a "t take y\r plants f _! individual pots1 set !m 9 place1 & make ! soil firm en\gh to support !m4 ,add dangl+-edg]s & gr\nd cov] la/4 ,mi/ ! f9i%$ g>d5 ) a f9e spray ( wat]1 ?us wa%+ (f any dirt & refre%+ ! foliage4 ,set ! g>d5 9 a %ad$1 protect$ spot until ! plants h recov]$ f transplant+ %ock4 ,wat]+ ^! g>d5s c be tricky4 ,! soil may feel dry on ! surface & yet be boggy und]nea?4 ,f9d a small b>e spot :]e y c ins]t ! h&le ( a spoon or a =k4 ,dig d[n to ! bottom to make sure t wat] is really ne$$4 ,& wat] ) ! greate/ ( c>e--en\gh to moi/5 ! soil1 b n en\gh to leave wat] /&+ 9 ! bottom4 ,no puddles1 please4 ,n[ suppos+ y\r h& has slipp$--! h& hold+ ! wat]+-pot--& y h ov]done x4 ,if ! plant+ w all[1 put ! conta9] on its side = a half-h\r or s4 ,b1 please be c>eful--actually1 ,i %udd] to give y ?is piece ( advice4 ,i'm afraid y might f9d y\r creation out ( its conta9] & a muddy mess 9 ! kit*5 s9k4 ,all "r1 "h is some?+ else y c d2 dig a hole 9 a b>e spot--a small hole ! size ( a p5cil & 9 ! deepe/ "p ( y\r g>d54 ,suck up ! extra moi/ure ) a pipette until ! hole is dry4 ,:at1 no pipette 9 y\r g>d5 kit1 !n try a m$ic9e dropp]4 ,no m$ic9e dropp] ei!r--try a soda /raw1 b y _h bett] be nimble or y w get a ta/e ( di% g>d54 ,!y don't ta/e z good z !y look4 ,if y\r g>d5 is only a tempor>y decoration1 y h giv5 x y\r all & t is all ! c>e x ne$s4 ,b ,i feel y are go+ to love x s mu* y'll want to keep x gr[+ z long z possible4 ,t *anges ! rules consid]ably4 ,place x1 n on ! c(fee table1 b 9 a w9d[ :]e x w get ! light & sun ! plants ne$1 & :]e ! temp]ature & humidity are to _! lik+4 7,specific recomm5dations & plant pref]5ces w be giv5 9 ,*apt]s #f & #af47 ,h>dy outdoor plants %\ld be kept z cool z possible4 ,y might set !m 9 a cool room1 or on an unheat$ por*1 at night & br+ !m 9 only = ! day4 ,f]tiliz+ is usually n necess>y1 except :5 roots are sev]ely cr[d$ or y are try+ to =ce a plant to bloom4 ,keep ! g>d5 immaculately clean & neat4 ,remove fad$ fl[]s & tir$ leaves4 ,trim ^? plants t h a t5d5cy to gr[ too l>ge or /raggly4 ,x might be sm>t to remove any t refuse to /ay )9 prop] size4 ,tra9 y\r climb]s & creep]s z y want !m to gr[4 ,keep y\r pools fill$ ) clean fre% wat]4 ,mi/ foliage daily to keep x fre% & du/-free4 ,! di% g>d5s & model l&scapes y plant ?is way are easy to c>e =1 b ^? ones f a flori/ may pres5t "s problems4 ,n[ let's be fair to flori/s--_! g>d5s & l&scapes are turn$ out on a comm]cial basis 9 ord] t !y may make money4 7,outside ( a few fancy floral outfits1 none ( !m gets ri*1 p>ticul>ly :5 "o consid]s ! long h>d h\rs !y sp5d on ! job47 ,9 ! int]e/ ( economy !y (t5 comb9e plants ( complete cultural incompatibility--dry-gr[+ succul5ts ) moi/ure-lov+ aroids2 ,african violets t ne$ sun = fl[]+ ) f]ns t scor* 9 x4 ,too (t5 ^! di% g>d5s are cramm$ ) too _m plants = ! am\nt ( soil2 & ! roots h be5 bruis$ & brok5 9 h&l+4 ,! flori/ kn[s t two-?irds ( ! cu/om]s :o buy 8 product are go+ to abuse x anyh[4 ,s he takes a 8:at-!-dick5s0 attitude4 ,make x pretty = ! mom5t1 = tomorr[ x is go+ to die anyh[4 ,"o m ^w 9 praise ( my _m flori/ fri5ds--j let ! man ) ! gre5 pap]1 ! ribbons1 & ! c>nations s5se t y love plants1 und]/& !m1 & c>e = !m1 & he w g to bat = y4 ,he w help y 9 e possible way4 ,i've nev] kn[n x to fail4 ,actually1 !y are a s(t-he>t$ pr(ession4 ,all "r1 s y h a typical flori/-%op di% g>d54 ,uncle ,*>lie b\ght x = y z an anniv]s>y pres5t because x look$ cute 9 ! %op w9d[1 & he c\ldn't ?9k ( any?+ else4 ,= all he kn[s t gre5 /uff is sp9a*4 ,z soon z ,uncle ,*>lie has gone home1 />t remodel+ ! g>d54 ,*eck ov] ! plants & remove any t don't agree ) ! majority ( ! o!r plants on light1 moi/ure1 & soil consi/5cy4 ,pot up ! good ones t y want to keep & ?9 out ! o!rs4 ,rememb]1 ^? plants are go+ to d a lot ( gr[+ & mu/ n be cr[d$4 ,use y\r +5uity & common s5se4 ,dig 9 ! soil ) t silv]-spoon h&le & see h[ mu* moi/ure is ne$$4 ,set ! g>d5 :]e light & humidity are "r = ! plants4 ,y w h made y\rself a new g>d54 ,c>e = x z ?\gh x 7 y\r orig9al creation4 ,& :5 y\r next anniv]s>y comes ar\nd1 & ,uncle ,*>lie comes ar\nd ) ano!r pres5t--mo/ likely a ,*9ese sil5t-butl]--he w look at ! di% g>d5 & praise y = hav+ a gre5 ?umb4 7,9 ! plant li/ 9 ,*apt] #f y w f9d plants t are suitable = decorative conta9]s1 di% g>d5s1 & model l&scapes4 ,9 ,*apt] #af1 :i* is devot$ to m9iature annuals1 y w f9d additional possibilities47 ,,*apt] #d ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,9 ,,glass ,f a t]rac$ g>d5 9 a huge br&y snift]1 or p]haps 9 a fi% b[l1 to a s+le or*id "u an upturn$ tumbl]1 !re are _m k9ds ( glass$-9 g>d5s to be plant$ & enjoy$--t]r>iums if y l4 ,?is includes ! old-fa%ion$ p>tridgeb]ry b[l1 bottle g>d5s1 & today's v]sion ( ! classic ,w>dian case4 ,9 any glass conta9] a t]r>ium is lit]ally a m9iature gre5h\se 9 :i* ! temp]ature & humidity c be controll$4 ,di% g>d5s & model l&scapes c be a great pleasure1 s ^! t]r>iums add ! additional joy ( p]man5ce & v>iety4 ,mo/ plant+s w live & ?rive = twice or ?rice z long1 & y c gr[ _m delicate plants t w\ldn't la/ a day 9 ! dry1 drafty air outside4 ,,t]r>iums ,mo/ t]r>iums are small-scale replicas ( woodl& sc5es ) native plants1 pools1 /reams1 & rocky cliffs4 ,^! are *>m+ & refre%+2 & if !re is good light1 small outdoor plants w live ?r\gh ! w9t] into spr+4 ,b !re are o!r possibilities--t9y tropical plants t love /eamy w>m?2 m9iature begonias1 aroids1 & m>antas t are compatible "u glass--9 fact1 t compatibility includes two-in* or*ids & o!r dazzl+ epiphytes t ne$ extra protection & humidity indoors4 ,dep5d+ on y\r plants1 y\r conta9]1 & y\r :ims or desires1 a t]r>ium c be a ,lilliputian reproduction ( a l&scape1 an arti/ic composition1 or p]haps m]ely a s+le p]fect plant enhanc$ by a cry/al sett+4 ,s9ce proportions & sizes are m /rictly limit$ z comp>$ ) g>d5s :i* are m9us glass walls1 ! selection ( y\r conta9] %\ld come fir/4 ,,conta9]s ,ready-made1 practical1 & n undecorative are ! fi% b[ls & tanks ( all sizes4 ,! flat-sid$ & octagonal b[ls are inexp5sive1 ?\gh n always ( good glass4 ,v l>ge1 r\nd b[ls & br&y snift]s ( all sizes are slightly m co/ly1 b ( mu* bett] quality4 ,rectangul> fi% tanks are 9 good proportion = m9iature l&scapes1 easy to plant1 & roomy4 ,or p]haps y h an heirloom bell j>2 a glass c&y di% or b[l2 an apo!c>y j>2 a bottle laid on its side 7r t$i\s to plant4 ,y h to rea* ?r\gh ! neck ( ! bottle ) long tweez]s & ic$-tea spoons1 b a good job is v rew>d+74 ,y c /ill buy ! traditional r\nd1 pe>-%ap$1 & 8,m+ urn0 cov]$ j>s = p>tridgeb]ries4 ,if y\r conta9] has no glass cov]1 cut "o f w9d[ glass4 ,buff d[n ! %>p edges4 ,t]r>ium glass is be/ cle>1 n t9t$4 ,illu/ration3 ,inexp5sive fi% b[ls plant$ ) f]ns & o!r m9iatures ,9 ! d-x-y\rself dep>tm5t y c make bell j>s out ( cid] jugs ) ! burn+-/r+ proc$ure4 ,soak a piece ( /r+ ) light] fluid or gasol9e1 wrap x ar\nd ! jug :]e y want x cut1 light ! /r+1 & :5 ! flames are gone1 dunk ! jug 9 cold wat]4 ,! fir/ few attempts may n "w--,i _h ?ree tries be=e ,i got a nice clean break4 ,b = fifte5 c5ts' wor? ( cid] jugs ,i got a nice conta9]4 ,if ! edges come out r\gh & jagg$1 buff !m ) an em]y clo? or a file4 ,b1 please be c>eful1 don't get spl9t]s ( glass 9 y\r f+]s4 ,= a m9iature-g>d5-m9d$ *ild1 simply build up a conta9] ) w9d[ glass & a flat or box4 ,cut ! sides & ends to mat* ! dim5sions ( ! flat or box2 !n b9d ! corn]s ) adhesive or mask+ tape4 ,fold tape ar\nd ! top edge & ! cov]4 ,t w prev5t cut f+]s4 ,we made "o = our *ildr54 ,j to add int]e/1 we includ$ a turtle & a salam&]4 ,!y lik$ _! new home s well !y dug into ! moi/ soil & hib]nat$ all w9t]4 ,^! tailor-made t]r>iums c be con/ruct$ to fit :atev] space is available--long & n>r[ = a w9d[ sill1 %ort & squat = a table top4 ,hi/ory's l>ge/ & mo/ elaborate t]r>ium probably 0 ! ,w>dian case1 inv5t$ 7or discov]$7 ov] a hundr$ ye>s ago4 ,x is1 ( c\rse1 too mon/r\s = today's int]ior dcor4 ,b ! pr9ciple c be appli$ 9 design+ an indoor gre5h\se t is decorative & 9 good ta/e--some?+ to fit ne> a bright w9d[1 or to be fitt$ ) fluoresc5t light if x is to be 9 a d>k corn]4 ,x is surpris+ h[ a little extra light w (t5 make a deeply %ad$ spot habitable = plants4 ,9 ^! cases1 ( c\rse1 ! plants usually rema9 9 _! individual pots4 ,a tray ) wat] & pebbles1 or s&1 humidifies ! air4 ,today's adaptation ( ! ,w>dian case c be ( almo/ any size or %ape4 ,"o company manufactures a glass-enclos$ box ab\t two feet wide1 f\r feet long1 & ?ree feet deep1 ) deta*able furniture legs4 ,i h se5 a l>ge c(fee table1 design$ to sit be=e a picture w9d[ no d\bt1 fitt$ ) plate-glass sides & accommodat+ a doz5 or s m$ium-siz$ plants4 ,i've se5 sev]al homemade cases z decorative z culturally practical1 & sadly ,i mu/ admit1 ,i h se5 "s t 7 nei!r4 ,i seem to h said be=e1 9 plant+s ( ?is sort let y\r plants be ! />s4 ,illu/ration3 ,conv]t+ a cid] jug into a t]r>ium3 a4 ,tie /r+ at desir$ level & soak ) light] fluid b4 ,light /r+ & imm]se j> 9 cold wat] :5 ext+ui%$ ,illu/ration3 c4 ,lift (f top ( jug ,illu/ration3 d4 ,t]r>iums 9 use ,,aquatic ,,g>d5s ,any wat]tight1 glass-sid$ conta9] c also be us$ = a fasc9at+ wat] g>d5 ) fi% & plants & _m types ( colorful decorations4 ,to me1 ! mo/ pleas+ are ^? re-creations ( natural und]wat] sc5es ) coral reefs1 rocks1 & ! fanta/ic aquatic plants sold at aqu>ium supply /ores4 ,q hone/ly ,i'm bo!r$ by ! suit$ und]wat] div] :o br&i%es a spe> & sp\ts bubbles at int]vals4 ,i'm bo!r$ by ! obvi\sly artificial remnants ( a wreck$ %ip1 or ! op5$ treasure *e/ spill+ out co9s & jewels4 ,x is artificial to ! po9t ( be+ phony4 ,! plant+ & c>e ( ^! und]wat] g>d5s has become an intricate sci5ce & art & requires k ( ! delicate balance ( plant & animal life1 ! prop] supply ( oxyg51 & o!r te*nical matt]s beyond my k54 ,ab\t all ,i "k is1 ,i love a beautifully execut$ aquatic g>d54 ,if y h a y5 = "o ( ^! g>d5s1 f9d an exp]t :o kn[s 8 subject & ask 8 advice4 ,if y c't f9d an exp]t1 !re are _m excell5t books on ! subject4 ,,plants ,,& ,,accessories ,rocks1 twigs1 bits ( decay+ wood1 & o!r naturally indig5\s mat]ials are suitable = g>d5s 9 glass4 ,tufa rock is always good1 :e!r ! plants s9k _! roots into x or n4 ,if y happ5 to live ne> an old ironworks1 y'll f9d fasc9at+ pieces ( slag 9 _m sizes & colors4 ,b _m ( ! figur9es (f]$ = sale 9 /ores--bridges1 b5*es1 & ! l--are que/ionable1 ev5 d\btful1 9 a sett+ ) native plants4 ,if !y are to fit at all1 !y mu/ be arti/ic1 believable1 & 9 exquisite h>mony ) ev]y?+ else 9 ! woodl& sc5e4 ,if y want to try x1 set !m 9 place1 look at !m f all angles1 & ?9k x ov] c>efully4 ,decide :e!r !y 8belong0 or are m]ely cute4 ,cut5ess is some?+ t la/s = a mom5t--beauty is some?+ t is =ev]4 ,j z ) di% g>d5s1 model l&scapes1 & o!r g>d5s :]e plants live & gr[ toge!r1 t]r>ium plants %\ld be *os5 fir/ = _! cultural compatibility4 ,9 fact1 ! pr9ciple is ev5 m vital "h because t]r>ium g>d5s are usually meant to be la/+4 ,?9k = a mom5t--y w\ldn't tuck a dry-gr[+ pep]omia 9 ! soil beside a moi/ure-lov+ f]n1 or a cool-gr[+ wild fl[] beside a tropical selag9ella4 ,!y j ar5't meant to live ) ea* o!r4 ,next1 size up y\r plants z to height--l>g] & bold] plants = ! backgr\nd or = acc5t1 creep]s = bl5d+4 ,9 betwe5 %\ld come ! _m fl[]+ & foliage plants t make y\r g>d5 a ?+ ( beauty4 ,_m ( ^! plants c be b\ght at flori/s' %ops or v>iety /ores4 ,o!rs are available by mail1 includ+ ! wildl+s4 ,! woods are always a s\rce1 b cons]vationi/s urge all ( u n to de/roy plants c>elessly or move !m out ( _! native haunts to unfavorable locations4 ,i f9d t ! plants available f mail-ord] speciali/s are reasonably pric$ & are always good /urdy /ock4 ,m on ?is 9 ,*apt] #ac4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,:e!r y\r glass$-9 g>d5 is an arti/ic arrangem5t ( plants or an actual g>d51 give y\r design a try\t by plac+ ! plants on a tempor>y basis4 ,put !m 9 place & appraise ! arrangem5t4 ,don't ru%4 ,y'll save "t by n hav+ to d x ov] lat]4 ,9 ! case ( conta9]s r\nd$ on ! bottom1 l9e !m ) ?9 %eets ( moss4 ,turn ! gre5 side out4 ,next add an adequate lay] ( pebbles or s&1 = dra9age4 ,a spr9kl+ ( brok5 *>coal is p>ticul>ly desirable4 ,! close humid air may cause soil to gr[ 8s\r0 )\t x4 ,soil may be acid or n1 heavy or light1 s&y or humus-ri*4 ,x all dep5ds on ! type ( plant to gr[ 9 x1 & x w be moi/ :5 y use x4 ,please1 make ! soil deep en\gh to give ! plants root-room4 ,if y want to make x int]e/+1 build x up g5tly into slopes or natural m\nds4 ,flat l& is dull1 n ne>ly s int]e/+4 ,z y put 9 ! plants1 add ! /ones1 pebbles1 pa?s1 or pools--:atev] y h 9 y\r design4 ,may ,i w>n y--don't dirty ! inside ( ! glass4 ,once dirty1 x is almo/ impossible to clean up lat]4 ,plant sp>sely4 ,rememb]1 y\r plants are go+ to gr[4 ,! f9i%+ t\* w be ! addition ( 8sod0 or moss on ! b>e areas4 ,mo/ ( ! sugge/ions = di% g>d5s & model l&scapes 9 e>li] *apt]s apply "h4 ,f9ally1 poli% ! glass & spray ! plants ) a f9e mi/ to clean (f any soil t may be on leaves & /ems4 ,wat] v g5tly4 ,accord+ to tradition1 p>tridgeb]ry b[ls are arrang$ diff]5tly4 ,! base ( ! b[l is l9$ ) moss1 & cov]$ ) dra9age lay]s1 *>coal1 & !n soil4 ,!n ! b]ri$ plants & any o!rs to be comb9$ ) !m are plac$1 "o lay] at a "t1 ) _! faces aga9/ ! glass4 ,_! roots are t[>d ! c5t] & cov]$ ) soil4 ,f9i% ! top lay] fac+ up2 spr9kle any loose b]ries on top2 mi/ ! foliage g5tly2 cov] ) glass1 & deck out ) a big b[ ( ,*ri/mas ribbon4 ,= a few days aft] plant+1 set a t]r>ium :]e ! light is n bright4 ,aft] t1 x ne$s light or sunlight accord+ to ! requirem5ts ( ! plants4 ,if !y gr[ lank1 limp1 & leggy1 !y are usually /ret*+ out = m light4 ,w9d[-sill plants may lean t[>d ! w9d[--rem$y3 simply turn ! t]r>ium ar\nd1 & alt]nate x e few days s t bo? sides get an equal %>e ( light4 ,temp]ature also dep5ds on ! plants4 ,h>dy outdoor natives are be/ at #fj degrees or less1 ev5 if !y are mov$ to a cool spot at night4 ,tropical plants1 & _m o!rs1 are happy at ! usual liv+-room temp]atures4 ,wat]+ c be tricky1 b n if y are c>eful & rational4 ,obvi\sly1 if ! top ( y\r conta9] is cov]$ tightly1 n mu* moi/ure c escape4 ,x w cond5se inside ! glass & drop back into ! g>d54 ,wat] w be ne$$ less frequ5tly4 ,b don't be too happy ab\t ?is4 ,if !re is excess moi/ure1 if too mu* collects on ! glass1 if ! soil is always soggy1 mildew & root-rot may result4 ,lift (f ! top = a :ile & let ! inside dry out a little4 ,keep ! soil on ! dry side if ! cov] fits too tightly4 ,"h is ano!r w>n+--soil %\ld nev] become completely dry4 7,i am afraid ,i h y walk+ on a tightrope47 ,aga91 take t h&le ( a spoon or =k & dig d[n ?r\gh a b>e spot s y c see h[ wet ! soil is at ! bottom4 ,if wat] is ne$$1 add x v g5tly4 ,rememb]1 ! small plants mu/ n be delug$ & dislodg$2 use j en\gh wat] to moi/5 ! soil1 n soak x4 ,sorry1 b x is impossible to write d[n any def9ite s*$ule = wat]+4 ,frequ5cy & quantity dep5d on ! size ( ! t]r>ium & ! size ( ! plants1 on ! outside temp]ature1 & on o!r environm5tal factors4 ,ev5 ! wea!r & ! season ( ! ye> are important4 ,b1 ,i'll bet y ne$ wat]+ mu* less frequ5tly ?an y ?9k4 ,y may feel y %\ld f]tilize ! plants s !y w gr[ m vigor\sly4 ,"h is a ^w ( w>n+ on t score--few woodl& plants appreciate *emical f]tiliz]s 7! p[d]s y buy at ! h>dw>e /ore or 9 ! horticultural supply %ops74 ,if y want to fe$ y\r plants1 ! be/ ?+ to use is a weak solution ( manure wat]4 ,i am always bundl+ up manure 9 gunny sacks1 soak+ x 9 a wat]+ pot1 & !n us+ ! wat] on my plants4 ,glass-cov]$ t]r>iums usually keep !mselves clean inside1 because du/ j c't get into !m4 ,y may ne$ to remove fad+ fl[]s & leaves4 ,if y h any plants1 p>ticul>ly creep]s1 t ?reat5 to take ov] & smo!r ! o!rs1 get a %>p pair ( embroid]y or manicure scissors & beg9 prun+4 ,ali5s su* z e>?worms & slugs are out4 ,put on y\r %>pe/-po9t$ heels & /ep on !m4 ,,*apt] #e ,,m9iature ,,gre5h\se ,,g>d5s ,z f> z ,i am conc]n$1 ! fir/ "p ( ?is *apt] is a dream4 ,x is su* a preci\s dream ,i %\ldn't ev5 publi% x until x comes true4 ,i am afraid ,i mu/ confess t p>ts ( x h already be5 publi%$ 9 ,fl[] & ,g>d54 ,i 0 s c>ri$ away ) ! idea ,i ru%$ x into pr9t1 j s ,i c\ld tell ! _w ab\t a dream4 ,x is a dream ,i hope y w dream ) me4 ,! magaz9e has giv5 me p]mission to repeat ! article ,i wrote = !m4 ,! :ole ?+ />t$ :5 ,i began to get bor$ ) prissy r[s ( pots 9 my own gre5h\se4 ,x is a =ty-by-tw5ty-foot h\se & really isn't ours4 7,x belongs to a neighbor :o us$ to use x = ! *ick5s4 ,! *ick5s didn't l be+ dispossess$1 b !y adapt$ !mselves to ! horse b>n1 :]e !y are mu* happi]47 ,my dream pick$ up emphasis :5 ,i tri$ a few 8potless g>d5s0 ) plant roots unconf9$ & runn+ freely 9 ! soil4 ,i imm$iately saw h[ mu* happi] ! plants 7 & h[ mu* m naturally !y ?rove4 ,i am a work+ girl4 ,i h b a few ye>s to g on my retirem5t plan1 & !n ,i c retire4 ,h5ce1 ,i dream ab\t my own p]sonal gre5h\se4 ,my dream gre5h\se4 ,i picture x z an ext5sion ( our recreation room s ,i c look out ?r\gh ! l>ge w9d[ to ! glass$-9 g>d5 a doz5 times a day1 e day ( ! ye>4 ,!re w be a conv5i5t door = ! _m times ,i'll be lur$ away f my typewrit]4 ,any mom5t ,i wi%1 ,i c /ep into my g>d5 to wat* a bud unfold1 tuck a w&]+ t5dril back ar\nd a support1 brea! 9 ! fre%1 moi/ fragrance only a gre5h\se has4 ,my g>d5 w be tropical4 ,i love x t way4 ,y1 my read]1 may wi% a des]t plant$ ) fabul\s cacti1 or p]haps a cool] g>d5 = alp9e & h>di] plants4 ,b ,i love ! exotics2 & ,i w plant ea* "o :]e x w gr[ accord+ to its natural :ims4 ,please1 no m neat r[s ( pots on b5*es4 ,my creep]s w be plant$ :]e !y c clamb] ov] ! soil & an occasional rock or rott$ log4 ,climb]s w h "s picturesque support on :i* to climb4 ,epiphytes w h trees to p]* on2 & ! dangl]s1 baskets to hang f4 ,!re w be v>iations ( light1 f full sun to pat*es ( dappl$ or deep %ade4 ,if ,i c manage x1 someh[ ,i'd l to h v>iations 9 temp]ature 9 ! diff]5t p>ts ( my dream gre5h\se4 ,"s plants l ! vigor ( a cool corn]2 o!rs revel 9 tropical w>m?4 ,!n !re is ! matt] ( moi/ure4 ,= dry-gr[+ plants !re w\ld be rock g>d5s & rais$ b$s2 = moi/ure-lov]s !re w\ld be sunk51 humus-ri* bogs4 ,b y c't h a gre5h\se1 dream or o!rwise1 )\t hav+ utilities1 heat+ plant1 wat] pipes1 & pott+ places4 ,^? ,i w\ld conceal "u ! %ade ( fl[]+ v9es4 ,i ?9k ,i %\ld all[ myself ! luxury ( a /ool--p]haps ev5 a rock+ *air--:]e ,i c sit d[n to pot or propagate my plants4 ,( c\rse1 !re w\ld be a pool 9 my gre5h\se g>d51 ) a wat] lily to fl[] 9 x4 ,ar\nd ! edge w\ld be arrang$ rocks to make a home = fri5dly frogs1 salam&]s1 & turtles4 ,i w\ld tea* !m to be s fri5dly ,i c\ld take !m to safe qu>t]s :5 ,i _h to spray or fumigate4 ,re/ful f]ns w\ld frame t pool4 ,a f\nta9 w\ld make ! musical s\nd ( spla%+ wat]4 ,p]haps ! ov]fl[ w\ld run into a t9y1 w9d+ /ream4 ,i'll h to ask ,fr$1 our plumb]1 ab\t t4 ,i don't "k mu* ab\t birds1 b ,i'd l to h a can>y h\s$ 9 a cage4 ,he'd be !re only :5 ! v5ts 7 op54 ,o!rwise he'd be free to fly4 ,i might ev5 h a p>akeet = 8 company4 ,i'd h a radio to play s(tly--only classical1 g5tle music4 ,no?+ ) brass--mo/ly viol9s & s(t ones at t4 ,no telephone--nev]4 ,i'd h a b5* = my gue/s--wr\ght iron v likely1 s9ce ,i ?9k x w\ld fit ! dcor1 b ! sort t is com=table4 ,someh[1 ,i'm go+ to h to figure out a way ( label+ my plants s ! labels w n %[4 ,p]haps1 we c d x electronically4 ,z ,i h said1 ,i w\ld h a rock+ *air1 an old & batt]$ "o4 ,& ! gr&*ildr5--?is be+ a dream ,i c h gr&*ildr5 7our own y\ng/]s are /ill "y74 ,!re w\ld be a curiosity corn] = !m :]e !y c\ld t\* ! mimosa & see x fold1 wat* a pit*] plant cat* a fly1 pick fluffy bolls ( cotton1 or dig a small peanut crop4 ,my g>d5 w be full ( surprises4 ,any day ( ! ye> a visitor w f9d some?+ new--a m9iature or*id fl[]+ on ! bran* ( ! bromeliad tree2 iridesc5t ,selag9ella unc9ata /alk+ on /ilt-roots "u a dw>f banana2 c>v$ columns1 old urns1 pieces ( c]amic art ,i expect to pick up 9 my travels4 ,"h1 p]haps an old tree trunk sunk naturally 9 ! soil2 !re1 a log half buri$ z x w\ld be 9 ! woods2 & !n "s /epp+ /ones1 two or ?ree at ! mo/ to entice gue/s to look d[n on a m\nd ( oxalis 9 full fl[]2 ov]head1 a moss-l9$ basket ( flamboyant epiphyllum 9 spr+4 ,my plant+1 ( c\rse1 w be c>efully plann$1 b ! plan w n be obvi\s4 ,! %aggy fi%tail palm1 ,c>yota ur5s1 w\ld be plac$ 9 ! p]fect spot4 ,! ,mexican tree f]n w\ld look z if x _h liv$ !re always4 ,! bromeliad tree w\ld seem to h liv$ & di$ 9 my indoor jungle1 & ! plants root$ 9 its bran*es w\ld look z if !y _h plant$ !mselves1 z !y d 9 ! tropics4 ,lusci\s-leav$ philod5drons w\ld climb & cov] any obvi\s walls4 ,v9es w\ld be tra9$ to s(t5 %>p corn]s & provide "s %ade4 ,9 irregul> b$s ,i'd plant a natural arrangem5t ( upright fl[]+ & foliage plants--begonias1 fu*sias1 ole&]1 all k9ds ( aroids1 a dw>f citrus or two4 ,a walk might be edg$ ) ! t9y1 delici\s ,corsican m9t1 ,man?a requi5i4 ,9 a w>m1 p>tly %ad$ area ,i'd g crazy ) gesn]iads--flam+ episcias cov]+ ! gr\nd1 tube-fl[]$ aes*ynan?us spill+ d[n f above1 fi]y-fl[]$ columneas 9 all _! glory4 ,& yes1 ,i'd h ,african violets--n 9 pots1 b 9 baskets1 9 /rawb]ry j>s1 or sunk 9 ! soil4 ,if 7:587 ,i h my gre5h\se1 !re are "s plants ,i w\ldn't be )\t4 ,among v9es--silv]-leav$ ,cissus /riata ) its sw++ curta9 ( /r+y a]ial roots2 ,cl]od5drum ?omosoniae1 its blue-gre5 leaves smo!r$ 9 r$-he>t$ :ite fl[]s 9 spr+2 ,passiflora cocc9ea1 ! r$ passion fl[]1 = glam\r4 ,i'd hang baskets ( ! new s(t-hu$ fu*sia hybrids1 & my favorite florif]\s begonia1 #8,%ippy's ,g>l&4' ,= fragrance1 ,i'd plant a jasm9e1 ,/ephanotis floribunda1 & ,osman?us fragrans1 ! preci\s olive4 ,= e>ly spr+ refre%m5t1 ,i'd =ce m9iature & dw>f daffodils1 br++ 9 pots ( !m f ! cold frame & s9k+ !m 9 ! soil4 ,i'd want ! silky-s(t foliage & royal-purple fl[]s ( ,tib\*9a semidec&ra1 ! glory bu%2 b ,i'd p9* & prune x1 to keep x fairly l[4 ,i'd want a l>ge basket float+ airy fronds1 "o ( ! davallias1 or rabbit's-foot f]ns1 & a small] basket = ! v>iegat$ ,abutilon megapotamicum1 because ,i love its gold-spla%$ leaves /rung neatly along wiry /ems1 & its dangl+ r$-&-yell[ lant]n fl[]s4 ,j "o m ?+ to complete my dream4 ,ne> ! door ( my dream-gre5h\se g>d51 ,i'd h a special box = my gue/s1 a box fill$ ) small plants f :i* !y c\ld *oose a p>t+ gift4 7,i "k if ?is gre5h\se works out z ,i picture x1 ,i %all h gue/s4 ,i %all be happy to see !m come1 & a bit wi/ful :5 !y leave4 ,i w feel bett] if !y take a small tok5 ( my g>d5+ ) !m z !y g47 ,frankly1 ?is idea ( a dream gre5h\se came ^u me q casually4 ,mu* z we love our home "h 9 ,r$d+1 ,connecticut1 we discov]$ a place :i* we felt we w\ld l ev5 bett]--a manor sort ( place ) /ables1 pools1 =mal g>d5s1 a v *>m+ old h\se1 & seem+ly endless rock walls4 ,my husb& & ,i fell 9 love ) x--he1 ,i ?9k1 because ( a qu>t]-mile ( tr\t /reams1 ,i1 because x _h a mo/ *>m+ gre5h\se1 ! "o ,i h be5 dream+ ab\t4 ,at ?is writ+ ! entire project is /ill v mu* 9 ! future1 b we h hopes4 ,to be reluctantly hone/1 my gre5h\se g>d5 is n a br&-new idea4 ,mammo? cons]vatories are (t5 plant$ z g>d5s1 & s are ! 8plant rooms0 n[ built into ! m luxuri\s contempor>y homes4 ,bo? are (t5 %[ places1 ) plants br\ght 9 = display at ! peak ( _! fl[]+ beauty &1 z !y beg9 to fade1 return$ to sp5d ! re/ ( ! ye> 9 m utilit>ian gr[+ qu>t]s4 ,my g>d5 w\ld be a ye>-r\nd project1 ! plants all[$ to live ?r\gh _! natural cycles ( active gr[? & re/ )\t di/urbance4 ,we foll[ ?is proc$ure out ( doors :5 we plant annuals ov] ! spr+-fl[]+ bulbs2 :y n indoors1 too8 ,illu/ration3 ,tropical g>d5 9 e>ly /ages ) room = creep+ gr\nd cov] & gr[+ trees4 ,&1 ( c\rse1 !re mu/ be _m hobby gre5h\ses already plant$ z g>d5s4 ,i saw "o ne> ,bo/on1 a fairly l>ge "o set into ! side ( a /eep hill4 ,x 0 a p]fect piece ( a des]t1 ) ! soil made suitably s&y & ! curi\s cacti & o!r succul5ts gr[+ z naturally z ?\gh !y _h nev] left home4 ,mrs4 ,erne/a ,ball>d has a small tropical gre5h\se s reali/ically plant$ y feel z if y are 9 an exotic jungle ! m9ute y /ep inside ! door4 ,b bo? ( ^! places lack "o important asset--room = ! rock+ *air & ! radio ) its s(t music1 ?+s ,i hope ,i won't h to be )\t4 ,illu/ration3 ,a m9iature g>d5 9 a glass-cov]$ t]r>ium ,?is complete gre5h\se g>d5 may n appeal to y1 or x may n be practical or possible4 ,9 t case1 ,i urge y to try a small] naturali/ic plant+ ( "s sort1 if only to get t 8g>d5 feel+0 & see h[ happy x makes y\r plants4 ,z a sub/itute = t ,bo/on des]t g>d51 ,i fill$ a small section ( "o ( our gre5h\se b5*es ) a suitable soil mixture & plant$ x ) small cacti & o!r colorful succul5ts1 ) "h & !re an int]e/+ rock or two4 ,^! plants nev] fl[]$ s freely :5 conf9$ 9 pots1 nev] %[$ (f to su* advantage4 ,b ,i made "o big mi/ake4 ,i fail$ to make all[ance = ! m lu/y gr[?1 & plant$ ! g>d5 mu* too ?ickly4 ,9 j a few mon?s ! g>d5 look$ n ! lea/ l a sp>se & frugal des]t1 b m l a m5ag]ie ( scrambl+1 hoyd5i% pets4 ,illu/ration3 ,dream gre5h\se1 delightful & en*ant+ ,ano!r g>d5 t is n q s wild & reckless is plant$ ar\nd a small pool "u a gre5h\se b5*4 ,! pool is actually a l>ge pla/ic bas9 t mu/ be empti$ & clean$ ) fa/idi\s regul>ity4 ,x w\ld be bett]1 ( c\rse1 dug out & cem5t-l9$1 ) a dra9age pipe at ! bottom4 ,! plants are tropical1 because !y are 9 ! w>m? ne> ! heat+ pipes2 %ade-lov+1 because a b5* 7ev5 ?\gh x is slatt$ & admits "s light7 is above !m4 ,?is is an excell5t place = f]ns1 upright or climb+ foliage plants1 s(t gr\nd cov]s l selag9ella4 ,if ,i 7 to in/all fluoresc5t lights1 ,i c\ld add a numb] ( fl[]+ v>ieties4 ,illu/ration3 ,a fancy to build on 9 ! ,ori5tal mann] ,illu/ration3 ,! au?or's succul5t g>d5 ,a soil-fill$ b5* is ! site ( my husb&'s pet project1 a grove ( m9iature fruit trees4 ,!re always seem to be fl[]s or fruits on ! small orange1 lemon1 kumquat1 & pomegranate trees4 ,b aga91 we err$4 ,we did n realize h[ vigor\sly ^! trees w\ld respond to hav+ _! roots free 9 soil4 ,! dw>f banana & ev]-be>+ fig n[ ?reat5 to exce$ dw>f proportions at any mom5t1 ev5 to g ?r\gh ! ro(4 ,illu/ration3 ,rampant gre5h\se ) citrus trees1 banana tree1 & bir* trunk cov]$ ) bromeliads ,a naturali/ic plant+ t occupies a m9imum ( b5* space is a bromeliad tree fitt$ ) a /urdy /& to hold x upright4 7,! /& we are us+ actually is a ,*ri/mas-tree /&47 ,= ! tree itself1 we select$ ! top ( a bir* tree :i* blew ov] 9 ! woods beh9d our g>age4 ,! tropical gre5 contra/s nicely ) ! :ite b>k ( ! bir*1 o!rwise our selection wasn't too wise4 ,bir* wood is s(t & doesn't la/ too long1 h5ce we h be5 propp+ & wir+ bran*es to keep !m 9 place4 ,cracks1 crot*es1 & pockets creat$ = ! purpose are pack$ ) osmunda fib] tightly wrapp$ ar\nd ! base ( all k9ds ( brilliant bromeliads1 "s few or*ids1 a /aghorn f]n1 & o!r epiphytic plants4 ,! plants ne$ n ev5 be root$ if ! osmunda is pack$ tightly ar\nd ! base2 if !y're wir$ 9 place s tightly t ! spray f ! hose c't loos5 !m1 !y'll soon be at home on ! tree4 ,_! roots w gr[ ?r\gh ! osmunda & !y w atta* !mselves to ! tree4 ,( c\rse1 ! osmunda mu/ be kept moi/ until ! roots =m4 ,once root$ !y are f$ by du/+ ! outside ( ! sphagnum ) soluble f]tiliz] & wat]+ x 94 ,z a f9i%+ t\*1 we ?rew /r&s ( ,spani% moss ov] ! bran*es4 ,! mi/y-gray moss ?rives1 & ev5 fl[]s4 ,z fur!r pro( t _m plants pref] fre$om to be+ conf9$ 9 pots1 try plant+ j "o creep]--an episcia1 = example--9 ! c5t] ( a spot fill$ ) suitable soil4 ,see h[ soon x w g>l& ! top ) lu% foliage1 h[ freely x fl[]s4 ,_m plants recomm5d$ = hang+ baskets are really creep]s & are bett] (f :5 treat$ ?is way4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,l>ge or small1 a gre5h\se g>d51 l any o!r1 %\ld be design$ c>efully & nev] plant$ until y h ! plan firmly 9 m9d4 ,ea* plant %\ld be giv5 room 9 relation to all ! o!rs1 & n m]ely at plant+ "t b ) maturity "t 9 m9d4 ,all[ pl5ty ( space = spread]s to spread & creep]s to creep2 & make sure e climb] has its support4 ,&1 ( c\rse1 plants 9 close proximity %\ld h compatible cultural pref]5ces 9 soil1 moi/ure1 light1 & ! l4 ,light & ,sunlight ,x %\ldn't be difficult1 9 a complete gre5h\se g>d51 to arrange = areas ( full sunlight1 p>tial or dappl$ sun1 & %ade1 & to d x 9 a natural mann]4 ,tall plants w get ! sun fir/ & = ! longe/ "t2 b y c\ld also build a slope1 a s& dune1 or a rock g>d5 t w\ld face ! sun & get ! mo/ ( x4 ,p>tial-sun plants c\ld be plac$ :]e !y are only lightly %ad$ by o!r plants or1 if necess>y1 by %ad+s on ! sections ( glass above !m4 ,%ade-lov+ plants c gr[ "u small trees & bu%es4 ,almo/ any gre5h\se1 9 any area1 %\ld h %ad+ appli$ to ! glass 9 e>ly summ]4 ,sev]al %ad+ comp\nds are available1 9 :ite or gre51 & are mix$ & appli$ ) ei!r a wide bru% or a spray]4 ,^! comp\nds are con/itut$ s t !y sl[ly wea!r away dur+ ! summ] & leave ! glass cle> by autumn4 ,b if y happ5 to h plants t ne$ all ( ! w9t] sun possible1 x is wise also to clean ! glass4 ,temp]ature ,gre5h\ses are g5]ally class$ z cool 7#dj-fj degrees71 mod]ate 7#ej-gj degrees71 or w>m 7#fj-hj degrees74 ,?is ref]s to ! m9imum night temp]atures at :i* ! !rmo/at is set to regulate ! furnace or heat]4 ,9 w>m climates :]e an air-condition] is us$1 x foll[s ! same scale4 ,gre5h\se plants are usually classifi$ simil>ly4 ,b if o!r cultural conditions are favorable1 _m plants w tol]ate a mu* wid] range4 ,9 ord] to gr[ ! wide/ v>iety ( plants1 ,i set my gre5h\se !rmo/at at #fj degrees 9 w9t]4 ,?is is a little w>m = "s cool-gr[+ items su* z g]aniums1 & causes outdoor g>d5 plants 7annuals1 p]5nials1 & vegetables />t$ f se$7 to gr[ slightly leggy & lank4 ,b !y recup]ate 9 a hurry :5 !y are mov$ outside4 ,?is temp]ature is slightly cool = subtropical plants2 "s gesn]iads m]ely hold _! own ?r\gh ! w9t]1 nei!r gr[+ nor fl[]+2 "s extremely t5d] begonias are =c$ into dormancy1 f :i* !y awak5 9 w>m spr+ wea!r4 ,humidity & ,v5tilation ,) su* a motley assortm5t ( plants1 ,i try to keep relative humidity at #ge p] c5t or high]4 ,! m9ute ! gauge dips bel[ t m>k1 we wet d[n ! walks & b5*es4 ,( c\rse1 ?is happ5s only on bright1 sunny days4 ,dur+ d>k1 gloomy wea!r we wat] & mi/ z little z possible4 ,con/ant circulation ( fre% air is extremely important all ye> long4 ,our doors & v5ts are wide op5 9 summ]4 ,on quiet w9t] days we may op5 doors or v5ts j a crack = a %ort "t4 ,automatic v5tilation is a m>vel\s conv5i5ce 9 late w9t] & e>ly spr+ :5 ! sun sudd5ly seems to get v hot & ?reat5s to scor* ev]y?+ "u ! glass4 ,soil ,:e!r a gre5h\se g>d5 is a small flat1 "p ( a b5*1 or a l>ge gr\nd b$1 soil %\ld be prep>$ c>efully to suit ! k9d ( plant t w gr[ 9 x4 ,y'll f9d 8recipes0 ( all k9ds 9 any au?oritative gre5h\se g>d5 book4 ,prep>$ soil mixtures %\ld be at lea/ a foot deep = b$s 9 :i* y plan to gr[ plants ( mod]ate size4 ,= fruit trees & o!r l>g] plants1 make x ev5 deep]4 ,f]tiliz+ ,! f]tiliz+ s*$ule :i* works s well = my h\se plants1 seems to d equally well = my gre5h\se plants4 ,i %all /ay ) x until ,i f9d some?+ bett]4 ,b x does seem possible t a l>ge gre5h\se g>d51 ) l>ge areas ( c>efully prep>$ & nutriti\s soil1 w\ld probably ne$ fe$+ slightly less frequ5tly ?an plants 9 pots4 ,i %all h to try ?is1 :5 my dream gre5h\se comes true4 ,wat]+ ,"o ( ! 8mu/s0 9 my dream gre5h\se w be bo? hot & cold wat]1 & a provision = mix+ !m z !y fl[ into ! hose4 ,?us1 wat]+ w be l a g5tle summ] ra94 ,i'll h an extra-f9e nozzle to break ! /ream into a delicate mi/4 ,w>m$ wat] 9 a f9e spray surely %\ld n injure t5d] foliage 9 any way4 ,& ?9k :at fun x w\ld be to wat] a g>d5 ?is way1 enjoy+ ! slightly mu/y fragrance ( a w>m summ] night :5 soil is moi/5$ by ra9--& all ( ?is 9 ,janu>y :5 ! sn[ is pil$ deep 9 drifts & banks outside ! h\se4 ,groom+ ,^! are ! little ev]yday pleasures ( g>d5+ 9 a gre5h\se--snipp+ back a w&]+ bran*1 *id+ a creep] & pull+ x back f crawl+ ov] a neighbor1 pick+ (f a fad$ fl[]1 support+ a bran* heavily lad5 ) fl[]s or fruit4 ,x is real fun1 & makes ! diff]5ce betwe5 an ov]gr[n mass & a c>efully t5d$ g>d5 9 :i* ea* plant appe>s at its be/ & 9 h>mony ) ! o!rs4 ,cleanl9ess--! removal ( all organic matt] be=e x rots1 ! r9s+ away ( du/ & dirt--is ! be/ protective measure aga9/ infiltration ( insects & disease4 ,insects & ,disease ,:5 my retirem5t "t comes1 ,i may h to make a *oice4 ,:i* d ,i want mo/--! conv5i5ce ( fumigation ) gre5h\se 8bombs10 or ! pres5ce ( pet frogs1 ladybugs1 fri5dly insects1 *ameleons1 & ! l among my gre5]y8 ,i am sure ,i w *oose ! latt]1 because ,i w h pl5ty ( "t to t5d my gre5h\se g>d52 & x's n too mu* tr\ble to 8spot spray0 any plant t %[s signs ( problems4 ,anyway1 x's risky to use /rong fumigants 9 a gre5h\se t is atta*$ to a dwell+1 unless x is tightly clos$ 9 & has no cracks or fissures = leakage4 ,& :o c\ld be sure ( t4 ,anyh[1 if ,i kill$ all ! insects1 :at w\ld ! frogs f9d to eat4 ,,gre5h\se ,,propagat+ ,actually1 ,i h two propagat+ cases 9 our l>ge gre5h\se4 ,"o is completely enclos$ 9 pla/ic to keep ! humid air ev5 m humid4 ,x has ?ree or f\r in*es ( p]lite on top ( an electric coil to give x g5tle bottom heat4 ,! cutt+s are ins]t$ 9 r[s s !y are easi] to manage & remove :5 _! "t comes4 ,"h ,i root all cutt+s f delicate plants & ^? ) l>ge leaves t ne$ high humidity to keep f wilt+ & dry+ :ile roots are =m+4 ,my little pla/ic boxes ( difficult se$s are also set !re1 :]e !y w keep w>m & protect$4 ,! second propagat+ box is wide op5--m]ely an extra-l>ge flat fill$ ) %>p s&4 ,"h ,i root ! m rugg$1 or succul5t1 plants1 su* z cacti1 g]aniums1 semp]flor5s begonias1 & any?+ t may rot if kept too moi/4 ,inde$1 ! s& may dry out occasionally1 b !y don't seem to m9d4 ,bo? cases are %ad$ by "s old bamboo bl9ds4 7,all ( ! w9d[-g>d5 plants li/$ 9 ,*apt] #f d v well 9 gre5h\ses4 ,see also ! =c$ bulbs 9 ,*apt] #ac47 ,,*apt] #f ,,m9iature ,,h\se ,,& ,,gre5h\se ,,plants ,my g>d5+ fri5ds c]ta9ly v>y z to ability1 incl9ation1 tal5t1 & aptitude4 ,at "o extreme !re is ,aunt ,m9nie1 ^: gre5 ?umb injects magic into e pot & = :om e plant gr[s to buxom1 bloom+ p]fection4 ,at ! o!r end ( ! scale !re is ! poor s\l :o tries s h>d b c't keep a plant alive no matt] :at %e does4 ,:y d "s plant-lov]s nev] fail1 :ile o!rs nev] seem to w98 ,!re are a numb] ( reasons1 includ+ a diff]5ce 9 gr[+ conditions1 v>iations 9 ! types ( plants1 & ev5 ! am\nt ( practical exp]i5ce or common s5se ,aunt ,m9nie is bless$ )4 ,! tru? is t !re is no s+le1 incontrov]tible secret to success1 b r a comb9ation ( _m factors ( equal1 or ne>ly equal1 importance4 ,! be/ soil 9 ! _w won't make plants fl[] unless temp]ature & sunlight are "r4 ,! frequ5cy ) :i* y wat] plants %\ld be affect$ by indoor temp]ature1 humidity1 & pot size4 ,& don't ?9k x is ,aunt ,m9nie's favorite br& ( f]tiliz] alone t keep h] plants 9 good heal?4 ,9 our h\se1 & 9 c\ntless o!rs1 x is n possible to make gr[+ conditions z p]fect z a plant might wi%2 b we try to come z close z we c1 & f9d mo/ plants are will+ & able to make concessions4 ,"o m ?+ we d4 ,we le>n all ab\t ea* plant's natural home--des]t1 /eamy jungle1 ,mexican m\nta9side--s we'll "k :at comb9ation ( conditions x likes be/4 ,,c>e ,,( ,,h\se ,,& ,,gre5h\se ,,plants ,light & ,sunlight ,plants ne$ daylight to make en]gy2 !y c't gr[ )\t x1 or its equival5t 9 artificial light4 ,!y ne$ "s sunlight to set buds1 & c't fl[] )\t x or a sub/itute4 ,int5sity & duration ( light %\ld v>y accord+ to ea* plant's pref]5ces4 ,no plant ( ours is left to wa/e its life away on ! fireplace mantel1 :]e ! light is too dim to read ! pr9t+ on a book ( mat*es4 ,grant$1 we might set x !re = a day or s z a decoration1 b we w\ld return x to its bright w9d[ sill be=e x began to /ret* out weakly 9 se>* ( light4 ,^! are ! signs ( insuffici5t light--weak1 lopsid$ gr[?2 leaves t feel limp & look pale2 new leaves1 if any1 gr[+ progressively small] & small]2 long leaf /ems & long int]nodes4 ,our w9d[ gre5h\se1 :i* faces s\?1 is res]v$ = fl[]+ plants t ne$ all ! light & sun we c give !m1 p>ticul>ly 9 w9t]4 ,?is is ,connecticut1 rememb]2 ! w9t] sun seldom gets v hot or /ays bright v long4 ,& !re are days on end :5 ! sun simply does n %[ its face4 ,cali=nia's 8%ade plants0--begonias & fu*sias1 = example--require full sun dur+ a ,nor!rn w9t]4 ,= plants t are n q s gre$y = sun%9e1 we h ! ea/-fac+ playroom picture w9d[1 :i* is lightly %ad$ by a high-bran*$ decidu\s tree 9 summ]4 ,= foliage plants1 & a few o!rs t w ?rive on little or no sun1 !re are sev]al o!r w9d[s ar\nd ! h\se :]e !re is pl5tiful daylight1 b ! sun is seldom se54 ,y\r situation may be entirely diff]5t--p]haps a glass$-9 por* t's bright] ?an our w9d[ sills ev] w be2 or a contempor>y-/yle glass$-9 entry t lets sun /ream 9 all w9t] long4 ,keep 9 m9d t v>i\s plants h v>y+ ne$s = light & sunlight2 & ! only sun t b5efits a plant is t :i* falls directly on x4 ,a s\? w9d[ may actually be %ady 9 summ]1 & ?is is tru] ! f>!r s\? y g4 ,temp]ature ,"s plants gr[ _! heal?ie/ :5 ! !rmomet] reads #ej to #ee degrees at night & #e to #aj degrees high] dur+ ! day2 "s t5d] tropical migrs suff] a *ill :5 ! m]cury dips "u #fj degrees at night4 ,b ! greate/ numb] w tol]ate a fairly wide range1 & are q cont5t ) :atev] ! h\se has to (f]4 ,?is aga9 assumes t o!r conditions1 su* z humidity1 are kept up to ! plants' requirem5ts4 ,temp]ature tol]ances are directly affect$ by ! humidity 9 ! air4 ,_m plants w accept a temp]ature t is high] ?an av]age if ! air is moi/4 ,"s w accept a temp]ature t is bel[ av]age if ! air is n too moi/4 ,9 air t's too hot & dry1 leaf edges w (t5 turn br[n & crisp2 :5 x is too cool1 a plant may /op gr[+ tempor>ily2 :5 x is bo? too cool & too moi/1 !re may be dang] ( rot4 ,don't tru/ ! !rmo/at t gov]ns y\r h\se heat+ sy/em to tell y :e!r ! temp]ature is "r = a plant2 measure x on ! v spot :]e ! plant is gr[+4 ,humidity ,?is is (t5 a m crucial factor ?an temp]ature1 & "o t is m tr\blesome to *ange4 ,relative humidity is a measure ( ! am\nt ( moi/ure 9 ! air z comp>$ ) ! maximum am\nt ( moi/ure ! air c hold at a giv5 temp]ature4 ,x is express$ 9 p]c5tage figures4 ,mo/ plants f9d x difficult to brea! 9 dry air2 !y ne$ "s moi/ure ar\nd1 on1 & 9 _! leaves4 7,p are bett] (f :5 !y h x1 too47 ,alone1 or team$ up ) unsuitable temp]ature1 l[ humidity c cause leaves to )]1 buds to drop be=e !y op51 & ev5 an invasion ( mites or "s o!r pe/4 ,a humidity gauge is n ne>ly s famili> a h\sehold item z a !rmomet]1 b x is equally useful1 usually bett] look+1 & n mu* m co/ly4 ,& x c come up ) "s eye-op5+ in=mation4 ,! humidity gauge w tell y v quickly1 = example1 :5 an air-condition+ sy/em is miss+ its recomm5d$ m>k ( #ej p] c5t relative humidity4 ,x w /op y f ov]wat]+ 9 muggy wea!r4 ,x w %[ y t humidity c be dang]\sly l[ 9 ! w9d[ :]e y\r plants are gr[+1 ev5 ?\gh x is p]fectly acceptable ?ree feet away4 7,p]haps !re is a radiator b5ea? ! w9d[47 ,:at y d to increase humidity dep5ds on h[ l[ x is1 & on :at type ( plant y are gr[+4 ,at our h\se we h ?ree sy/ems = ! humidity problem--! lazy1 ! halfway1 & ! necess>y nuisance4 ,! lazy way works f9e = dry-air-type plants su* z mo/ cacti & o!r succul5ts4 ,we simply gr[ !m :]e ! hot bla/s f ! radiator are /ronge/4 ,!y don't )]1 & :5 on sunny days we wat] !m1 we also mi/ !m ) a f9e wat] spray4 7,= an easy mi/+ device1 we h an old ,w9dex bottle ) a spray+ atta*m5t 9 ! cap4 ,x does a f9e job4 ,( c\rse1 !re are o!r comm]cial products ) built-9 spray]s4 ,p]haps y h "o 9 y\r kit*547 ,to g 8halfway10 y set up "s simple humidify+ device4 ,! conta9]s :i* y fill ) wat] & hang beh9d ! radiators are effective to "s ext5t4 ,b don't =get to keep !m fill$4 ,pans ( wat] on top ( ! radiator also help4 ,a /eam kettle1 su* z y use :5 ! kiddies h a *e/ cold1 c be us$ = a few h\rs4 ,b rememb]1 t /eam is hot1 s be c>eful n to get x too close to y\r plants4 ,j keep x 9 ! g5]al vic9ity2 please1 n too close6 ,"h is some?+ else we (t5 use--put "s gravel1 s&1 p]lite1 or v]miculite 9 a plate or platt]1 p\r 9 "s wat]1 & put y\r fl[] pot 9 x4 ,! wat] w evaporate & moi/5 ! air ar\nd y\r plant4 ,if y h a numb] ( plants1 get a metal or pla/ic tray4 ,if y h a decorative g>d51 y might want to h a tray made to ord]1 to fit y\r space4 ,pa9t x a pleas+ color4 ,i h se5 su* trays decorat$ ) decals1 b p]sonally1 ,i'd r rely on my plants = ! necess>y decoration4 ,9 hav+ a tray made--we've _h sev]al made by our t9smi?--! l>g] ! tray1 ! bett]4 ,! 8nuisance0 sy/em is usually necess>y only = v delicate tropical plants t fl\ri% 9 highly humid jungles & ra9 =e/s4 ,!y w ne$ ! platt]1 or tray ( moi/ s&1 plus "s enclosure to hold 9 ! moi/ air4 ,= a s+le small plant1 ?is c be an inv]t$ bell j>1 or a t5t made f a polye?yl5e bag 7! sort vegetables are (t5 pack$ 97 & propp$ ov] ! j> & plant4 ,a l>g] bag c be us$ to protect sev]al plants4 ,y c ev5 use kit*5-type pla/ics su* z ,s>an ,wrap4 ,a collection ( tropicals almo/ calls = an indoor gre5h\se1 l ! oldtime ,w>dian case4 ,9 our w9d[ gre5h\se we c close ! inside sa% &1 ) ! aid ( pans ( wat]1 keep ! humidity j ab\t :]e we want x4 ,on cold nights ! electric-coil heat] isn't always adequate1 s we op5 ! sa% to get ! b5efit ( ! heat ( ! room4 ,! plants t ne$ ?is extra humidification are def9itely 9 ! m9ority2 mo/ are cont5t ) simple measures1 or none at all4 ,soil ,:5 ,i fir/ became int]e/$ 9 a wide v>iety ( indoor plants1 ,i prep>$ soil mixtures ) ! c>e & precision ,i _h us$ 9 mak+ ! =mulas = our *ildr54 ,x involv$ trips to ! woods = leaf mold1 sift+ & mix+ +r$i5ts1 & /]iliz+ ! ord9>y soil :i* we us$ 9 ord] to kill ! se$s t are f\nd 9 almo/ all soils4 ,9 our ,long ,isl& home we _h an extra /ove 9 ! basem5t :i* we us$ = cann+ & o!r second>y purposes4 ,i'd fill ! ov5 ) old bak+ pans & o!r receptacles :i* conta9$ my pott+ soil1 & light ! burn]4 ,frankly1 x 8reek$0 & ! reek 0 all ov] ! h\se4 ,x 0 z ?\gh we 7 burn+ fea!rs 9 ! fireplace4 ,n[ t ,i am less en]getic1 & some:at wis]1 ,i buy prep>$ soil4 ,i f9d t = a reasonable numb] ( plants ! prep>$ soil is n co/ly & saves a lot ( "t & prep>ation4 ,( c\rse1 if y are a pr(essional y may h y\r own ideas ab\t soil1 & y\r own =mulas = a mixture4 ,i'll admit ,i d a little mix+ on my own1 b t is because ,i gr[ _m diff]5t k9ds ( plants 9 pots1 & ea* has individual pref]5ces4 ,mo/ cacti & succul5ts ne$ some?+ s&y t doesn't hold moi/ure too long1 z is natural 9 _! des]t homes4 ,tropical plants ne$ a light1 por\s m$ium t is ri* 9 moi/ure-hold+ humus1 l decay$ leaves on ! jungle floor4 ,"s plants get n\ri%m5t only f acid soil1 "s ne$ alkal9e soil1 "s l soil ne>ly neutral4 ,i've f\nd ,mi*igan peat moss a good />t+ base reg>dless ( requirem5ts ( individual plants4 ,i l to di% x "r out ( ! bag4 ,:5 done1 ,i always pull ! pla/ic inn] l9] toge!r to keep x moi/4 ,9 extra dry wea!r ,i (t5 wet a sponge & put x on top ( ! mixture4 ,pott+ is a pleasure1 because ,mi*igan peat feels s s(t1 silky1 & clean4 ,at repott+ "t ,i discov] well-develop$1 heal?y root sy/ems4 ,= plants t require bett]-?an-av]age dra9age--mo/ly succul5ts--,i mix peat moss ) build]s' s&4 7,want to "k :]e ,i got my la/ bat* ( build]s' s&8--f a contractor :o 0 build+ a h\se d[n ! road4 ,he & 8 wife happ5 to be begonia lov]s & he 0 *>m$ to "k ab\t my book ,all ,ab\t ,begonias47 ,! =mula = ! mixture is two-?irds soil & "o-?ird s&4 ,= ev5 great] a]ation1 ,i may ?r[ 9 a mod]ate ration ( cru%$ *>coal4 ,on ! o!r h&1 "s ( my plants insi/ t _! soil always be moi/4 ,= !m ,i add co>se v]miculite1 p]lite1 or ,pelonex1 & 9 a simil> ratio4 ,^! soil condition]s h ! ability to hold moi/ure )\t mak+ ! soil muddy or soggy4 ,!re is ano!r item on my pott+-soil %elf--a j> ( horticultural lime4 ,?is is = plants t dislike acidity4 ,i ei!r add x to ! pott+ soil--a scant teaspoon p] ?ree-in* pot--or mix x ) wat]1 to be appli$ lat]4 ,) or )\t ^! add$ +r$i5ts1 ,i feel t a good pott+ soil has suffici5t nutri5ts = almo/ any plant = sev]al mon?s2 s ,i seldom mix 9 f]tiliz] ( any k9d4 ,pott+ ,:5 & h[ to repot a plant %\ld be ! lea/ ( a g>d5]'s problems4 ,"h is a case :]e hov]+1 pamp]+1 & fuss+ usually does m h>m ?an good4 ,plants are (t5 bett] repott$ maana ?an today4 ,i "k _m ( my plants h b5efit$ f ! fact t ,i h be5 too busy to repot !m :5ev] ! impulse came ov] me4 ,i hate to ?9k h[ _m ,i h kill$ ) k9dness 9 my less active ye>s4 ,rememb] my ,aunt ,m9nie8 ,%e emb>k$ on a big repott+ spree e spr+1 b n v (t5 9 betwe54 ,"s ( h] mo/ h&some specim5s h liv$ 9 c(fee t9s & l>ge juice cans = ye>s4 ,in/9ctively %e kn[s :5 a plant %\ld be repott$4 ,don't ask me h[ %e kn[s x4 ,& :5 t "t comes1 %e goes ab\t x 9 a firm1 no-nons5se mann]1 firmly b t5d]ly4 ,!re is "o sure way to tell :e!r a plant ne$s a new pot4 ,turn ! old pot upside d[n1 tap ! cont5ts loose1 & exam9e ! soil ball4 ,if x is completely cov]$ ) a network ( roots1 get busy ) a l>g] pot4 ,if n1 don't repot1 j slip x back :]e x 0 be=e & give x a lov+ pat4 ,if y happ5 to h a se$l+ y h great hopes ( rais+ to a beautiful maturity1 x w h to be repott$ m (t54 ,! k9d ( pot is a matt] ( p]sonal *oice4 ,pla/ics are light] 9 weight1 easi] to clean1 & capable ( keep+ soil moi/ = a long] p]iod ( "t4 ,?is makes !m suitable = moi/ure-lov+ plants1 or = g>d5]s :o h a t5d5cy to =get ! wat]+ pot4 ,clay pots are por\s1 & because !y let air seep into plants1 !y dry out fa/]4 ,?is makes !m be/ = dry-gr[+ plants1 & = ov]wat]]s 7l me74 ,actually1 ! size ( ! pot is m important ?an ! type4 ,x takes an exp]t to "k h[ to wat] a plant :5 x is ov]pott$4 ,y are n do+ y\r plant a favor by h\s+ x 9 a pot sev]al sizes too l>ge2 9 fact1 y may ev5 be sign+ its dea? c]tificate4 ,z a rule1 ! new pot %\ld be only "o size l>g] ?an ! previ\s "o1 ?us leav+ j en\gh room ar\nd ! roots = "s fre% soil4 ,pack ! new soil firmly ) y\r f+] tips1 a p5cil1 or a slim piece ( wood4 ,be sure !re are no empty air-pockets4 ,wat] x ?or\ghly & set x 9 a light1 b n sunny1 spot1 = ab\t a week4 ,?is w give x "t to recov] f any transplant+ 8%ock40 ,?is discussion ab\t ov]pott+ applies to plants 9 g5]al1 b x is ev5 m important ) m9iatures4 ,small] pots w keep !m d[n to natural1 m9iature size4 ,f]tiliz+ ,_m p :o h few] plants ?an ,i--& m "t--t5d to make a feti% ( f]tiliz+4 ,i am afraid my me?ods are haphaz>d1 & n to be recomm5d$4 ,anyway1 ,i w tell y :at ,i d4 ,foll[ x if y l1 b q possibly y may h a bett] me?od :i* y pref]4 ,i keep two k9ds ( h\se-plant f]tiliz] on h&--a reliable br& ( soluble comm]cial *emical plant food 7x dissolves 9 wat] & has ! note 8trace elem5ts add$0 on ! label7 & an organic food4 ,?is organic food is ei!r manure wat] or fi% emulsion4 ,! fi% emulsion comes bottl$ & is dilut$ ) wat]4 ,z an amus+ sidelight1 our tomcat goes slightly out ( 8 m9d :5 ar\nd a pott$ plant t has _h fi% emulsion = its d9n]4 ,! cat j c't f9d ! s\rce ( t aroma4 ,manure wat]1 on ! o!r h&1 has no su* fasc9ation4 ,x is easy to prep>e4 ,simply wrap a portion ( well-rott$ manure 9 a section ( *eeseclo? or burlap1 & /eep x 9 ! wat]+ pot long en\gh to produce a 8tea0 fluid4 ,bett] d ?is out ( doors1 9 ! g>age1 or 9 ! tool %$4 ,x is usually 8olfactorily (f5sive40 ,once a mon? ,i make a solution ( ! *emical f]tiliz]1 at half ! /r5g? recomm5d$ on ! label ( ! package1 & fe$ plants z ,i wat] !m4 ,two weeks lat]1 & once a week aft] t if !y ne$ x1 ,i fe$ ) ! organic solution4 ,?is1 ,i ?9k1 con/itutes a 8balanc$ diet0 = mo/ types ( plants4 ,l ov]pott+1 ov]f]tiliz+ c lead to lo/ plants4 ,x is my obs]vation t an und]f$ plant usually doesn't die quickly4 ,x simply sl[s d[n until y h "t to fe$ x4 ,x is p>ticul>ly important n to f]tilize plants t h be5 repott$ rec5tly1 plants t are unheal?y or are plagu$ by insects or disease1 plants t are re/+ "r aft] fl[]+1 plants t are dormant or semidormant1 z "s ( !m are at c]ta9 times ( ! ye>4 ,d f]tilize plants t are 9 active gr[?1 sett+ buds1 or 9 full bloom1 plants t are agl[ ) good heal?1 plants ^: roots h fill$1 or ne>ly fill$1 _! pots4 ,wat]+ ,my *ildr51 :o are le>n+ to c>e = plants r e>ly1 h be5 gr\nd$ 9 "o fundam5tal fact--feel ! soil 9 ! pot to see if ! plant ne$s wat]4 ,if ! soil is dry1 fet* ! wat]+ pot 7succul5ts c be an exception74 ,i h be5 told my kiddies h _h argum5ts at s*ool ab\t wat]+ ! plants :i* clu/] on ! sunny w9d[ sills4 ,! usual proc$ure 9 our ,r$d+ s*ool is to assign ! c>e ( ! plants to a diff]5t *ild ea* day4 ,he1 or %e1 floods ev]y?+ ) wat] & !n retires to 81 or h]1 desk ) ! feel+ ( hav+ done 81 or h]1 good de$ = ! day4 ,plants1 alas1 are n l goldfi%4 ,!y don't c>e = swimm+4 ,?is br+s up a "q ,i am frequ5tly ask$ ab\t h\se plants3 8,h[ (t5 %\ld !y be wat]$80 ,ev5 an ,,ibm calculator ) a ?\s& c>ds fe$+ ?r\gh its maw c\ldn't come up ) a bett] answ] ?an ?is simple /atem5t3 8,wat] !m :5 !y ne$ x40 ,at ! risk ( repeat+ myself1 ,i w sum up my ?\ghts on ?is problem1 & !n g on to o!r subjects4 ,te/ ! soil ) y\r f+]s1 if x is dry1 y c mo/ likely wat] ) impunity4 ,if moi/1 m wat] is invit+ root rot4 ,:5 y wat]1 make sure ! entire soil ball is s saturat$ t excess wat] runs out ! dra9age hole 9 ! bottom ( ! pot4 ,m9iature plants are likely to require m frequ5t wat]+1 because _! pots are small & !y are small4 ,frequ5cy ( wat]+3 ,"h we get into an awful lot ( tangibles1 & "s intangibles4 ,!re are su* ?+s to consid] z ! type ( plant & its moi/ure ne$s1 size ( ! plant & its pot1 :at sort ( soil is 9 ! pot1 is ! plant root-b\nd or n1 is x 9 active gr[? or dormant1 :at is ! wea!r l out ( doors--is x w>m or blu/]y1 cle> & sunny1 d>k & humid1 or j ano!r day4 ,rememb]1 on hot dry days ! moi/ure is go+ to slip away into ! atmosph]e4 ,on cl\dy days x w hang ar\nd long]2 humidity w take c>e ( t4 ,if y feel y\r plant ne$s wat] & y are afraid ( flood+ x1 y might try ano!r device4 ,put "s moi/ peat 9 a l>g] pot--or y c use v]miculite or p]lite--& set ! plant & its pot inside ?is l>g] pot4 ,"r n[ y may be wond]+ ab\t hang+ baskets & ^? plants t are wrapp$ 9 osmunda & m\nt$ on slabs ( wood4 ,give !m a good dunk+ 9 ! kit*5 s9k b let ! excess wat] dra9 (f be=e y hang !m aga91 out ( def]5ce to y\r c>pet+ & furniture4 ,actually1 ! plants don't c>e :e!r !y spot y\r furni%+s or n4 ,if all ( ?is is confus+1 may ,i sum x up 9 a phrase3 8,j use y\r common s5se0 7horse s5se may be a bett] t]m74 ,i "k ,i h writt5 a few books ab\t plants & g>d5+1 & c\ntless magaz9e articles1 b "h is a v c&id confession4 ,until a v few ye>s ago ,i knew practically no?+ ab\t ! subject4 ,:at ,i "k ,i le>n$ by read+ books & magaz9e articles1 & 8do+40 ,i "k ,i kill$ a few plants out ( ignorance1 b ,i kill$ m ) k9dness4 ,e "t a plant )]$ & di$ ,i felt badly4 ,b ,i consid]$ x a lesson 9 :at to d1 or n to d4 ,i tri$ to f9d ! cause = ! demise4 ,today ,i h ! satisfaction ( hav+ rais$ ?\s&s ( plants to beautiful bloomhood1 & l>gely because ( ! sacrifice ( "s obscure begonia1 or petunia1 a few ye>s back4 ,i h be5 acclaim$ z hav+ a 8gre5 ?umb40 ,actually ,i d n h a gre5 ?umb4 ,no "o has4 ,i ?or\ghly dislike ! t]m4 ,i dislike ! implication t a p]son has a ,god-giv5 quality :i* makes plants gr[4 ,mak+ plants gr[ & prosp] is l>gely ! ma/]+ ( a few rules1 & ! use ( a lot ( common s5se4 ,i'll grant y1 mu* ( y\r common s5se comes ! 8h>d way40 ,b x is fun4 ,i b[ mo/ respectfully to ^? plants :i* ,i kill$ ) ignorance & k9dness4 ,groom+ ,?is is ! 8beauty-p>lor0 treatm5t = y\r plants4 ,fad+ fl[]s & dy+ leaves are z unattractive on a plant z ^? unruly r+lets 9 a woman's coiffure4 ,9 fact1 !y are ev5 worse4 ,!y take /r5g? f a plant & are unsanit>y4 ,remove !m z regul>ly z y c4 ,y'll be add+ to ! welf>e ( y\r plant4 ,if ! plant is ( a type t ne$s to be prun$ or p9*$ to keep x comely & compact1 p]=m ! op]ation be=e ! bran*es get t gangly1 middle-ag$ spread4 ,p9*+ out ! new gr[+ tips1 ei!r ) %>p f+]nails or %>p] scissors1 usually produces two new bran*es4 ,if y p9* out ! tips ( ^!1 y w mo/ likely get f\r new bran*es & y\r plant w become pleas+ly plump4 ,! exception is ! plant t blooms f ! ends ( new gr[?4 ,/op y\r p9*+ be=e ! bud-sett+ season4 ,n _m m9iatures ne$ /ak+ to keep !m upright4 ,if /ake y mu/1 d x z inconspicu\sly z possible & tie ! /ems neatly 9 _! natural gr[+ mann]4 ,tra9 m9iature creep]s 9 ! direction y want !m to gr[1 & m9iature climb]s up _! supports4 ,r9se foliage ) a f9e spray 7use t disc>d$ ,w9dex bottle ,i describ$ e>li]7 z (t5 z y c to wa% away du/ & dirt4 ,please1 may ,i ?r[ 9 a plea "r "h--rec5tly ,i saw a comm]cial product :i* "s p use to make _! plants m gre54 ,x is a spray = foliage4 ,= ! mom5t x makes plants look gre5 ) its %e54 ,b x also clogs ! pores on ! plant & its leaves4 ,= ! mom5t x is beautiful2 = p]man5cy x is h>mful4 ,decide1 d y want y\r plant to live = ! mom5t only8 ,insects & ,disease ,n long ago1 :5 visit+ a fri5d1 ,i 0 tak5 out to h] sun room to see h] plants4 ,%e 0 pr\d1 b ,i 0 %ock$4 ,:at ,i saw 0 ! mo/ amaz+ly bug-ridd5 collection ( fu*sias & g]aniums ,i h se5 9 _m a moon1 plus a few poor di/ort$ o!r fl[]s :i* 7 try+ to survive4 ,my poor ho/ess1 hone/ly1 ,i ?9k %e _h no idea ( h] problems & ! future ( h] plants4 ,9 fact1 !y _h little future4 ,i ?\ght ov] t problem = a spell1 & !n told h] ! facts ( life4 ,=tunately1 %e 0 able to save mu* ( h] gre5]y4 ,t poor g>d5] 0 on "o end ( ! spectrum4 ,on ! o!r end are ! ov]anxi\s ones :o treat _! plants ) s _m sprays & du/s t ! leaves nev] get a *ance to brea! pure air4 ,=tunately1 9 betwe5 !re are ! sane1 s5sible gr[]s :o are able to cope ) ! insects & diseases :i* beset h\se plants4 ,z = myself1 ,i h be5 at bo? extremes4 ,i n[ f9d prev5tion is ! be/ protection4 ,t is an old saw1 b ! be/ "o ,i "k4 ,i keep plants & pots clean1 remove dead fl[]s & foliage be=e !y decay1 & use g]m-free pott+ soil4 ,p (t5 give me plants4 ,i accept !m mo/ politely1 & gratefully2 b ,i am cauti\s ab\t m+l+ !m ) my o!r resid5ts ( ! gre5h\se & w9d[ g>d54 ,i keep !m 9 a qu>ant9e section = a few weeks4 ,no use ask+ = tr\ble1 & ,i tru/ my fri5ds und]/&4 ,= imm$iate & reliable treatm5t1 ,i rely on an 8all-purpose0 h\se-plant spray or a dip4 ,z long z ,i am c>eful to keep x up1 ,i seem to h no great problems4 ,:5 ,i get c>eless1 z humans are wont to d1 ,i regret x4 ,x is v conv5i5t to rely on ! new a]osol bombs--^? t are specifically m>k$ = h\se plants1 & n ^? = h\sehold insects4 ,!re are sev]al reliable br&s1 ea* li/+ on ! label :at !y are to be us$ =4 ,if !re happ5s to be an add$ fungicide1 s mu* to ! good4 ,t w cov] j ab\t ev]y?+4 ,a few words ( caution ab\t ! use ( a]osol bombs4 ,foll[ ! in/ructions on ! label to ! lett]4 ,hold ! bomb at lea/ eighte5 in*es away f y\r plant1 maybe m4 ,"s ( ^? fluids come out ( ! c at a v l[ temp]ature & h ! same effect z a bl[tor* on foliage4 ,try to make sure ! spray hits all p>ts ( ! plant4 ,rememb]1 leaves also h an und]side4 ,don't let bugs use t und]side z a hide-out4 ,!re 0 a ^w ( caution on ea* a]osol conta9] ,i h se53 8,d n ?r[ into an op5 flame :5 empty40 ,my husb& wond]$ :at w\ld happ5 if he did4 ,he toss$ an empty c into ! tra% burn] & got beh9d a tree4 ,! explosion s\nd$ l a h& gr5ade left ov] f ,_w ,w> ,,ii & he _h to get a new lid = ! burn]4 ,please take my ^w = x & don't take t *ance4 ,let him be crazy if he likes1 b n y4 ,i don't l to lose read]s s e>ly 9 my book4 ,i "k ,i take precautions1 b 9 spite ( ev]y?+ my plants become infect$ at times4 ,:5 t happ5s x's helpful if y c recognize ! symptoms1 diagnose ! ailm5t1 & apply ! cure4 ,) y\r int]e/s 9 m9d1 ,i h put toge!r a li/ ( sorts :i* includes ! mo/ preval5t h\se-plant insects & diseases1 ! telltale signs ( _! arrival1 & ! insecticides & fungicides :i* w s5d !m to _! happi] hunt+ gr\nds4 ,if ,i h skipp$ any?+1 my apologies4 ,if y are hav+ special problems1 phone y\r local c\nty agricultural ag5t4 ,he is a good man to "k anyh[4 ,b please1 unless y h some?+ t is out ( h&1 don't b$evil ! man4 ,he is probably conc]n$ ) ticks on %eep1 r+worm1 hog *ol]a1 brea*y c[s1 grubworms1 & =ty p :o want to "k :y _! hollyhocks didn't bloom4 ,,propagat+ ,,h\se ,,plants ,x's h>d to tell :i* provides ! w>me/ pleasure1 to give a fri5d or visitor a root$1 pott$ cutt+ ( "s plant %e has admir$1 or to come home ) a gift cutt+ ( a new plant y h admir$ & covet$4 ,!re is a ?rill also 9 add+ a new plant to y\r collection by gr[+ se$ f a se$ h\se4 ,& ,i always h ano!r ?rill :5 ! *ur* or ! s*ool asks me to contribute plants = ! annual baza>s4 ,=tunately1 ,i usually am able to anticipate ^! reque/s f> en\gh 9 advance to h a supply ready & wait+4 ,,pe/s ,,& ,,treatm5t ,symptoms ,treatm5t ,aphids ,little l\se-l ,?is is an easy "o to 7,na/y plant insects4 get rid (1 b likely lice7 ,gre5 9 color 9 to return if y don't our area4 wat* out4 ,use a solution ,clu/]$ on new ( ,black ,leaf #dj leaves1 on fl[]s1 7nicot9e sulfate7 9 a & ar\nd /ems comb9ation spray ) l9dane or pyre?rum & mala?ion4 ,or y c use any ( !m alone ,mealybugs ,little :ite dabs ( ,dip an arti/'s pa9t 7,don't let !m cotton cl++ to bru% or a cotton-wrapp$ fright5 y7 t5d] jo9ts1 /ems1 too?pick 9 a solution & ! und]side ( ( mala?ion4 ,remove ! leaves pe/s "o by "o ,mites ,buds & new leaves ,dip plants 9 a solution are puck]$ & ( mala?ion1 ,kel?ane1 di/ort$4 ,! or ,t$ion accord+ to und]side ( ! ! directions on ! leaves may %[ f9e1 label :ite silky webs ,mildew ,silv]y du/ ,du/ plants ) sulfur1 disfigures ! or spray ) "o ( ! leaves1 mo/ likely new fungicides l 9 d>k1 muggy summ] captan1 z9eb1 etc4 ,give wea!r plants m space & increase air circulation ,scale ,h>d br[n1 or gre51 ,dip plant 9 a solution scales irregul>ly on ( mala?ion4 ,repeat ! und]side ( accord+ to directions leaves ,slugs ,slimy villa9s1 l ,use special slug-bait %ell-less snails1 conta9+ metaldehyde :i* hide 9 soil or accord+ to package "u pots by day & directions come out to *ew holes 9 leaves at night ,?rips ,br[ni% blot*es ,dip or spray ) "u leaves4 mala?ion all-purpose ,disfigur$ fl[]s mixture conta9+ l9dane1 pyre?rum ,:ite ,fly ,m9ute flies sw>m ,spray or dip 9 9 ! air ab\t ! mala?ion1 or an plant :5 di/urb$ all-purpose mixture ,s9ce ,i fa%ion$ my fir/ crude propagat+ box--a squ>e cake-t9 ) a rickety frame cov]$ ) kit*5 pla/ic--,i've always _h "s sort ( simil> device 9 op]ation4 ,!y h be5 ( _m sizes & %apes1 & h includ$ an aqu>ium vacat$ by ! *ildr5's goldfi%1 & a fruit crate f ! groc]y ) cut-to-measure glass sides & top 7,i use mask+ tape to hold ! corn]s74 ,! "o ?+ common to all ( ^! boxes is ! ?ree-in* lay] ( "s moi/ propagat+ m$ium1 ready to receive se$s & cutt+s4 ,! late/ & mo/ attractive box ,i've us$ is ! ,gro-,ma/]--a ready-made plug-9 propagator ) an electric coil 9 ! bottom to provide g5tle bottom heat4 ,sev]al simil> devices are also available4 ,) some?+ l ?is "o c h>dly miss g]m9at+ ev5 ! mo/ difficult h\se-plant se$s1 or root+ ev5 ! mo/ delicate cutt+s4 ,! *oice ( a propagat+ m$ium is all y\rs4 ,i've us$ v]miculite1 p]lite1 & ,pelonex ) unqualifi$ success4 ,i tri$ %>p s& b discov]$ t x dri$ out too fa/ = any?+ b succul5ts4 ,peat alone1 or mix$ ) s&1 t5ds to pack & rots r quickly4 ,i tri$ a bl5d ( equal p>ts ( peat1 v]miculite1 & p]lite4 ,x held up r well1 b ,i seldom bo!r to mix x4 ,reg>dless ( :at y pref] to use1 h ! m$ium moi/ :5 y use x1 & wat] j en\gh to keep x b>ely moi/ dur+ ! root+ process4 ,( c\rse1 ) _m types ( plants1 y c root 8slips0 9 a glass ( wat] on y\r kit*5 w9d[ sill4 ,b 9 any k9d ( propagat+ box1 :]e ! air is kept humid & ! delicate plants are protect$ f drafts & dry+-out1 y h a bett] *ance4 ,h\se ,plants f ,se$ ,african violets & o!r gesn]iads1 all types ( begonias & g]aniums1 & _m o!r indoor plants c be gr[n q easily f se$4 ,i l to plant ea* v>iety 9 its own small pla/ic refrig]ator di% ) a half-in* or s ( soil 7moi/1 /]iliz$ soil t is7 9 ! bottom ( ! di%4 ,sometimes ,i use pla/ic ice-cube trays4 ,:5 plant+ p[d]-f9e se$s1 ,i usually add a ?9 lay] ( moi/1 f9ely-mill$ sphagnum moss & make x v smoo?4 ,du/ ! t9y se$s ov] ?is surface1 b don't cov] !m ) soil4 ,l>g] se$s %\ld be cov]$ ) soil or m moss4 ,next1 cov] ! conta9] tightly & set x 9 a w>m spot4 ,t is :5 y w appreciate a propagat+ box4 ,if ! moss & soil beg9s to dry out1 moi/5 x by g5tly runn+ drops ( wat] d[n ! sides ( ! conta9]4 ,please be g5tle & t5d]4 ,t9y se$s & se$l+s %\ld n be di/urb$4 ,:5 ! se$l+s h develop$ "o or two true leaves ( fairly sub/antial size1 pick !m out v g5tly & transplant !m to ano!r 8community0 conta9]1 or to individual ?umb pots4 ,keep !m humid & protect$ until !y are big en\gh to ne$ transplant+ aga94 ,aft] t1 !y %\ld be ne>ly ready to become adju/$ to gr[n-up gr[+ conditions 9 a w9d[1 or "s o!r indoor g>d54 ,"o ( ! neate/ tricks ( ! ye> is ! ,wat] #8,n' ,wat* indoor g>d5 develop$ & sold by ,peggie ,s*ulz1 an attractive pla/ic plant] complete ) soil & plant$ ) f\rte5 types ( se$s4 ,y simply foll[ h] in/ructions1 add wat]1 & wat* ! se$l+s g]m9ate & gr[4 ,gradually y remove ! pla/ic dome :5 ! plants are l>ge en\gh4 ,at transplant+ "t1 remove ! se$l+s to sep>ate pots1 or leave a few to mature 9 ! plant]4 ,?is device is j ab\t z "w-free a me?od ( gr[+ h\se plants z !re is4 ,illu/ration3 ,propagation box develop$ by ,peggie ,s*ulz1 au?or & g>d5 columni/ ,illu/ration3 ,spr\t$ /em cutt+s ( dw>f g]aniums ,/em ,cutt+s ,?is is ! mo/ famili> way to propagate h\se plants1 & ! me?od t works be/ = mo/ k9ds ( plants4 ,) ! exception ( m9iature or*ids1 /em cutt+s c be tak5 f any h\se plant m5tion$ 9 ?is book1 & y\r *ances = success are v good if y h a propagat+ box = !m4 ,g5]ally1 /em cutt+s are ! ends cut f bran*es t are 9 heal?y1 active gr[?4 ,ea* %\ld be m ?an a m]e tip1 & h at lea/ two nodes1 or 8jo9ts40 ,! l>ge1 bottom leaves are /ripp$ (f v g5tly & ! cut end ( ! /em is ins]t$1 to ab\t half ( its l5g?1 9 ! propagat+ m$ium4 ,:5 y see evid5ces ( new gr[?1 or :5 roots h develop$1 dig "u x ) a spoon & remove x = pott+4 7,"h is ! te/ to det]m9e if roots h develop$3 ,pull on ! cutt+1 v g5tly ( c\rse4 ,if y feel resi/ance y "k x has roots :i* are hold+ x d[n47 ,pot y\r new plant v c>efully 9 soil t is suitable = x2 & please1 don't add f]tiliz] to ?is soil4 ,= /em cutt+s1 & mo/ o!r me?ods ( propagation1 !re are n[ c]ta9 hormone root+ prep>ations4 ,!y spe$ up root+1 make x m c]ta91 & help to develop l>g] & heal?i] root sy/ems4 ,be sure y get ! correct type = s(twood cutt+s1 or indoor plants4 ,9 us+ ^! new hormones1 foll[ ! directions on ! package c>efully4 ,leaf ,cutt+s ,x is a well-kn[n fact t ,african violets w reproduce !mselves f a s+le leaf4 ,h[ev]1 x is n s well kn[n t !re are doz5s ( o!r plants t w d ! same4 ,= example1 m ?an once ,i h tak5 a succul5t leaf1 laid x out flat on moi/ s&1 & _h x gr[ roots & a small new plant4 ,leaves ( pep]omias1 & _m o!r plants1 c be cut1 ) or )\t a piece ( /em1 & w gr[ bu%y new plantlets4 ,"s k9ds ( begonias w s5d out roots f ! end ( ! /em1 or new plants f ! po9t above :]e /em & leaf jo94 ,except = "s succul5ts1 leaf cutt+s are usually ins]t$ ) _! /em ends 9 a moi/ propagat+ m$ium1 ) _! leaves /&+ ne>ly upright above4 7,aga91 y are saf] if y h a propagat+ box1 ev5 ?\gh x be a crude "o47 ,:5 !y are well root$ & ! new plants are ( fair size1 ! cutt+s are pott$ ) ! old leaves intact4 ,! p>5t leaf is remov$ only :5 ! new plant is /rong en\gh to gr[ on its own4 ,( c\rse1 9 ! case ( ,african violets1 :]e m ?an "o plant is produc$ at ! end ( ! /em1 ! babies mu/ be sep>at$ & ea* put into its own pot4 ,root & ,rhizome ,cutt+s ,sections ( roots are sometimes cut to propagate h\se & gre5h\se plants1 b ! practice is m common ) h>dy g>d5 plants4 ,b pieces ( ?ick5$1 /emlike1 or rootlike rhizomes c be tak5 f _m types ( indoor plants4 ,rhizomat\s begonias1 & rex begonias ( rhizomat\s habit1 are famili> examples4 ,ea* piece ( rhizome %\ld h at lea/ two1 b pref]ably ?ree1 8eyes10 or sc>s f :i* leaf/ems h gr[n4 ,! piece is plac$ half 9 & half out ( ! moi/ m$ium 9 ! propagat+ box4 ,roots gr[ f ! bottom d[n into ! m$ium2 /ems & leaves %oot up f ! eyes on top4 ,lay]+ ,!re are two g5]al me?ods ( lay]+1 & 9 ea* case ! plant is completely root$ be=e x is cut away f ! p>5t4 ,9 8air lay]+0 a ?ick /em1 or cane1 is slit1 wrapp$ ) moi/ sphagnum moss1 & enclos$ 9 pla/ic until roots are produc$4 ,?is me?od is usually practic$ on l>ge1 ov]gr[n plants su* z dieff5ba*ias1 & tru?fully is n necess>y1 or practical1 = mo/ m9iatures4 ,b gr\nd lay]+ is a safe & sure way to propagate almo/ any plant ) lax /ems1 & is p>ticul>ly useful on temp]am5tal plants su* z "s m9iature ivies1 :i* are reluctant to /rike roots on /em cutt+s4 ,x is v simple4 ,j p9 d[n ! /em1 n too f> f ! gr[+ tip1 9 ! soil beside ! mature plant4 ,if y l1 y c put x 9 a pot ( its own & ?us be "o jump ahead by hav+ ! roots :]e y want !m4 ,i usually /eal a hairp9 out ( my 8bun10 b a section ( wire b5t into a ,u w d4 ,:5 ! /em has root$1 cut x (f on ! side next to ! p>5t plant4 ,unless x is already root$ 9 a pot1 dig x out & plant x4 ,division ( ,cr[ns & ,roots ,"o ,african-violet plant may gr[ sev]al cr[ns1 or ma9 /ems complete ) rosettes4 ,s9ce s+le-cr[n plants usually are m %apely & bloom m abundantly1 ! extra cr[ns c be cut (f & root$ l ord9>y /em cutt+s4 ,?is is "o ( ! m popul> me?ods ( divid+ an old plant & gett+ sev]al new ones f x4 ,"s plants w ev5tually make su* d5se1 bu%y gr[? t !y n only look obese & unattractive1 b are prey to all sorts ( rot4 ,root division n only gives ^! plants a new lease on life1 b also provides sev]al new plants4 ,remove ! ov]gr[n plant f its pot1 & v g5tly1 try to split ! matt$ roots & /ems into sep>ate sections4 ,d ?is ) y\r f+]s & n a metal in/rum5t4 ,if y "w sl[ly & ) c>e1 sev]al w mo/ likely pull free4 ,if y c't d x ) y\r f+]s1 y may h to resort to a clean %>p knife1 9 :i* case cut d[n pa/ ! /ems & ?r\gh ! roots1 mak+ sev]al sep>ate sections4 ,disc>d any damag$ leaves4 ,pot up ! divisions1 & keep !m %ad$ & protect$ = a week or s until !y recov] f ! %ock4 ,runn]s1 ,/olons1 & ,(fsets ,_m plants are cont9ually propagat+ !mselves by produc+ new plants 9 clu/]s ar\nd ! old ones1 sometimes at ! ends ( und]gr\nd /olons or above-gr\nd runn]s4 ,saxifraga s>m5tosa 0 nam$ 8,/rawb]ry begonia0 because x cont9ually produces new plants on runn]s1 /rawb]ry-/yle4 ,episcias & *lorophytums are o!r examples4 ,any ( ^! (fsets make new plants easily4 ,p9 !m d[n 9 soil1 give !m "t to root1 & !n cut !m (f & ins]t !m 9 a propagat+ box4 ,next1 y pot !m4 ,sometimes y'll f9d ! roots h already =m$ & ! new plant is ready = pott+ & y didn't ev5 suspect x4 ,,description ,,( ,,h\se ,,plants ,"s pages back ,i told y t ! "q ask$ ( me mo/ frequ5tly is 8,h[ (t5 %\ld ,i wat] plants80 ,a close runn]-up is ! "q1 8,:]e c ,i get out-(-!-ord9>y plants80 ,believe x or n1 t "q is easi] to answ]4 ,local flori/s & gre5h\se p (t5 h plants tuck$ away--some?+ exotic & special4 ,mo/ ( ! p 9 ! indu/ry *]i% ^! plants & are hesitant to "p ) !m to run-(-!-m9e cu/om]s4 ,b if ! p]son is a g5u9e plant-lov]1 a sale c usually be made1 ev5 ?\gh x is a reluctant sale4 ,j demon/rate t y are vitally int]e/$ & y w be surpris$ at :at y c buy4 ,try x4 ,i h a numb] ( catalogues f mail-ord] suppli]s 9 all p>ts ( ! c\ntry :o c>ry unusual plants1 & 9 a v>iety t increases ye> by ye>4 ,d y "k :]e ,i came ^u _! names8--f small adv]tisem5ts 9 horticultural magaz9es4 ,read ^? small ads4 ,(t5 ! adv]tis] is s small1 & s specializ$1 t he c't af=d too mu* space4 ,b he has ! treasures y want4 ,mail-ord] plants are naturally "y & small4 ,l>ge plants are too difficult to pack & %ip = any di/ance4 ,plants t are small usually co/ less1 & y h an extra divid5d 9 ! pleasure ( see+ !m gr[ to maturity4 ,y w\ld be amaz$ at ! progress t has be5 made 9 pack+ & %ipp+ 9 ! pa/ few ye>s4 ,plants t ,i h ord]$ rec5tly h come ?r\gh ! mails 9 f excell5t to p]fect condition--ev5 plants f ! ,pacific ,nor?we/4 ,y simply unpack !m--c>efully1 ,i'll admit--wat] !m if necess>y1 & keep !m out ( hot1 bright sun & draft = a few days until !y are acclimat$ to _! new surr\nd+s4 ,%\ld any plant seem weak or mildly injur$1 pop x into ! propagat+ box & usually x w be back on its feet aga9 9 a few days4 ,if ! damage is too s]i\s1 report x to ! po/ (fice1 ! express company1 or ! %ipp]4 ,i h yet to regi/] "o ( ^! compla9ts4 ,i h be5 g5]al 9 ! prec$+ pages ( ?is *apt]4 ,n[ ,i w be m specific & (f] a li/ ( plants & _! gr[+ requirem5ts4 ,all ( ! foll[+ plants c be gr[n 9 ! gre5h\se4 ,b giv5 prop] light1 humidity1 &_/or o!r special c>e1 !y c be gr[n 9 ! h\se :]e y live--ev5 ! mo/ delicate types4 ,! in=mation on culture is abbreviat$1 b consi/5t use ( ! same t]ms1 ,i feel is ju/ifi$4 ,! foll[+ are us$ 9 ! sections on c>e "u ea* plant4 ,full sun ,! sun actually falls on ! plant = mo/ ( ! day4 ,p>tial sun ,! sun t\*es ! plants = only a few h\rs 9 ! e>ly morn+ or late aft]noon 9 summ]1 b = long] p]iods 9 w9t] 7tropical areas except$74 ,little or no sun ,bright daylight is suffici5t to keep "s plants heal?y4 ,temp]ature ,any figures t are quot$ are = daytime4 ,night temp]atures c usually drop ab\t five degrees4 7,cool is #dj to #fj degrees2 mod]ate1 #ej to #gj degrees2 w>m1 #fj to #hj degrees47 ,humidity ,?is is not$ if ! plant ne$s m ?an av]age humidity 7#ej p] c5t74 ,soil ,! plant may pref] a pott+ mixture t is humusy1 extra-ri* 9 organic matt]2 av]age1 l ! pott+ soil ,i h describ$ on o!r pages2 s&y1 ) an extra ration ( s&1 or a simil> sub/itute4 ,or x may be epiphytic & gr[ 9 "s suitable m$ium su* z osmunda fib] or sphagnum moss4 ,dry ,let ! soil dry ?or\ghly be=e wat]+4 ,moi/ ,wat] :5 ! soil 9 ! top ( ! pot feels dry to ! t\*4 ,wet ,nev] all[ ! soil to dry out4 99 99 99 99 99 ,me?ods ( propagation are also summ>iz$ &1 if possible1 li/$ 9 ord] ( pref]5ce4 ,! t]ms are ! same z ^? us$ 9 ! sections on propagat+ h\se & gre5h\se plants4 ,= mo/ plants1 !re are %ort notations on special uses = :i* !y are especially suit$1 i4e41 gr[+ "u artificial lights1 di% g>d5s1 model l&scapes1 t]r>iums & o!r g>d5s "u glass4 ,includ$ also are "s small tropical trees & %rubs = ! small gre5h\se4 ,among ! preci\s m9iatures describ$ 9 ,*apt] #ag1 v>ieties suitable = =c+ are s not$4 ,=c+ proc$ures are also cov]$4 ,abutilon hybridum savitzi ,malvaceae ,fl[]+ ,maple ,delicate tropical %rubs ) ?91 s(t1 maple-%ap$1 dove-gray leaves lavi%ly spla%$ ) creamy :ite1 & sometimes :ite all ov]4 7,i've nev] se5 x produce ! typical dangl+ lant]n fl[]s47 ,x gr[s sl[ly1 keeps plump & bu%y1 & is cont5t ) a small pot = sev]al ye>s4 ,,c>e4 ,full sun1 mod]ate temp]ature1 & av]age soil kept con/antly moi/4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 di% g>d5s1 model l&scapes1 t]r>iums4 ,a*im5es ,gesn]iaceae ,a l>ge gr\p ( utt]ly *>m+ plants relat$ to1 & gr[n l1 ,african violets--except t _! scaly rhizomes 7l m9uscule p9e cones7 are completely dormant 9 w9t]4 ,mo/ h velvet-s(t leaves & all produce an ov]:elm+ display ( tubul> fl[]s fl>+ wide-op5 at ! end4 ,none gr[ to great size4 ,a s+le rhizome w\ld probably be happy 9 a two-in* pot2 sev]al are usually plant$ toge!r = a bigg] %[4 ,! foll[+ are among ! smalle/ v>ieties1 upright unless o!rwise not$4 #8,*>m'--,lusci\s p9k fl[]s1 gold 9 ! c5t]4 cocc9ea cocc9ea--,trail] ) not*$1 oval leaves & pl5tiful fl[]s ( deepe/ sc>let1 half ! size ( a dime4 #8,franois ,c>d9aux'--,fl[]s 9 two tones ( blue4 #8,little ,beauty'--,simil> to #8,*>m1' b 9 ano!r gl[+ %ade ( p9k4 #8,ma/]piece'--,fl[]s royal1 r$di% purple4 #8,m9iata'--,ruffl$ fl[]s 9 *angeable violet tones4 #8,mis]a'--,_m small :ite fl[]s spott$ ) drops ( w9e1 yell[ 9 ! ?roat4 #8,pat5s ,major'--,orange ?roat bl5d+ into ri* plum petals4 #8,pea* ,blossom'--,new dw>f ) pea*-p9k fl[]s4 #8,violacea ,semi-,pl5a'--,! only semid\ble-fl[]+ v>iety 9 deep1 gl[+ purple4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 w>m?1 humusy soil kept moi/4 ,9 late w9t]1 or e>ly spr+1 pre-root ! t9y rhizomes 9 a light1 por\s mixture su* z v]miculite & peat1 b>ely moi/ & ov] bottom heat1 or 9 w>m? 7#fe to #gj degrees74 ,:5 new gr[? is ab\t two in*es high1 pot 9 light soil enri*$ ) leaf mold or "s simili> organic mat]ial4 ,p9* out any gr[+ tips or trail]s once or twice to enc\rage bran*+4 ,9 e>ly fall1 aft] fl[]+ has end$1 let ! pot & soil dry out gradually4 ,clean ! rhizomes1 & /ore !m 9 a polye?yl5e bag fill$ ) dry peat at a temp]ature ( #ej to #fj degrees4 ,*eck ! little fell[s occasionally4 ,y may be amaz$1 b sometimes !y'll s5d out new spr\ts 9 ?is d>k1 dry /orage1 & want to be root$ & beg9 gr[? aga94 ,,propagation4 ,rhizomes w multiply spontane\sly4 ,also use /em cutt+s1 leaf cutt+s1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light4 ,acorus gram9eus v>iegatus ,araceae ,neat1 sweet little wat]-lov]1 l a m9iature grass1 ) flat fans ( sl5d]1 f\r-in* leaves /rip$ l5g?wise ) sp>kl+ :ite4 ,x spreads eag]ly4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 cool1 av]age soil kept wet4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( creep+ roots4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 di% g>d5s1 t]r>iums4 ,pretty bog plant = ! m9iature g>d5 pool4 ,adiantum bellum ,polypodiaceae ,b]muda ,maid5hair ,f]n ,elf9 v]sion ( ! maid5hair f]n ) ruffly leaflets l upside-d[n w$ges1 ! po9ts atta*$ to ! d>k1 wiry six-in* /ems4 ,! foliage is surpris+ly d5se = su* a delicate1 airy effect4 ,,c>e4 ,little or no sun4 ,w>m?1 humidity1 humusy soil 7lime if acid71 kept moi/1 & wet 9 w9t]4 ,! plant seems to re/ 9 summ]4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 t]r>iums4 ,allophyton mexicanum ,scrophul>iaceae ,mexican ,foxglove ,p]ky comb9ation ( oval1 d>k-gre5 five-in* leaves b5ea? up/&+ /ems be>+ sev]al long-tub$1 fl>+ half-in* fl[]s ( pa/el lav5d] bl5d+ into :ite1 violet 9 ! ?roat4 ,blooms 9 spurts ?r\gh\t ! ye>4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 humidity1 av]age soil kept moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 di% g>d5s4 ,alt]nan!ra ,am>an?aceae ,joseph's ,coat ,en?usia/ically bran*+1 bu%y plants ) leaves ( _m colors1 & convolutions1 l small1 contort$ coleus4 ,!y're (t5 kept dw>f$ by regul> %e>+1 s ! :ite fl[]s seldom =m4 amo5a--,bu%let ) crisp1 oval leaves haphaz>dly daub$ ) bright %ades ( r$ & orange4 ,x seldom tops f\r in*es4 bettzickiana--,tongue-%ap$ leaves blot*$ ) cream1 yell[1 salmon1 & r$4 ,?is is ! "o t's us$ = =mal c>pet b$d+4 ,its gre5-&-gold v>iety1 aurea nana1 makes a r\nd ?ree-in* m\nd4 v]sicolor--,a gnome ) gn>l$1 wr9kl$ leaves4 ,x is basically gre5 b bright5$ ) %ock+ p9k & :ite4 ,x c gr[ six in*es high1 b /ays l[] if p9*$ regul>ly4 ,,c>e4 ,full sun 7= be/ color71 w>m?1 av]age soil kept moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s1 division ( roots4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 di% g>d5s1 model l&scapes1 t]r>iums4 ,an?urium s*]z]ianum ,araceae ,flam+o ,fl[] ,?is is a baby 9 a family pr$om9antly ( giants1 b x won't outgr[ a ?ree-in* pot = ye>s4 ,?is exotic tropical plant has leaves l v>ni%$ gre5 %ields & fl[]s l a gold5 ,jack prea*+ f a flam+o-p9k pulpit4 ,,c>e4 ,little or no sun1 w>m?1 humidity1 humusy soil kept moi/1 or ev5 wet4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( suck]s & se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial lights4 ,babiana /ricta ,iridaceae ,w9t]-fl[]+1 ,s\? ,african bulb = =c+ 9 ! gre5h\se4 ,gr[n outdoors only 9 fro/-free climates4 ,clu/]s ( r$ or lav5d] fu*sia-l eight-in* /ems above fuzzy1 sl5d] leaves ind5t$ at ! ve9s4 ,a dw>f v>iety1 #8,blue ,gem1' has deep-blue blooms4 ,,c>e4 ,full sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 av]age soil kept moi/4 ,plant 9 fall = w9t] fl[]+4 ,begonia ,begoniaceae ,!re are en\gh m9iatures 9 ?is big happy family ( plants to make a sizable collection1 & en\gh v>iations to keep ! collector fasc9at$4 ,botanically1 begonias are divid$ into ?ree classes--fibr\s-root$1 rhizomat\s1 & tub]\s-root$4 ,among ! tub]\s types1 ! be/-kn[n are ! summ]-fl[]+ g>d5 beauties--n available1 z f> z ,i "k1 9 m9iature4 ,ea* ( ! o!r classes conta9s m9iatures t divide naturally into two g5]al types ( begonias ) sep>ate p]sonalities1 habits1 & cultures4 ,y c\ld almo/ consid] ea* type a completely di/9ctive gr\p ( plants1 only te*nically relat$ to ! o!rs4 ,,semp]flor5s ,,begonias ,fondly kn[n z 8wax begonias10 & (t5 call$ 8,am]ica's favorite h\se plant40 ,^! are bu/l+1 buxom1 freely bran*+ plants ) wat]y /ems & crisp1 ne>ly r\nd leaves gleam+ ) a high poli%4 ,!y cov] !mselves ) cont9ual bur/s ( :ite1 p9k1 or r$ fl[]s4 ,! furi\sly fl[]+ s+les are ! olde/1 be/-kn[n1 & t\ghe/1 (t5 us$ = edg+ semi%ady g>d5 b$s4 ,! semid\bles 7cre/$ or ?imble type7 h a raspb]ry-%ap$ c5t] ext5d+ out f a circle ( petals4 ,! d\bles 7rosebud or camellia-fl[]$7 are flutt]y1 full-petal$ sph]es4 ,foliage may be clean gre51 bronzy1 or mahogany4 #8,adel9e' 7#8,improv$ ,d>l+'7--,free-bloom+ s(t1 s+le p9k2 gre5 leaves4 #8,&y'--,deep]1 m lum9\s p9k fl[]s2 gre5 leaves4 #8,little ,gem'--,d\ble1 rosy-p9k fl[]s2 v d>k r$ leaves2 small1 sl[-gr[+4 #8,pi$ ,pip]'--,baby p9k1 semid\ble fl[]s1 ! cre/ sometimes t\*$ ) gold2 bronzy leaves4 #8,sn[drop'--,smalle/ ,i've ev] se51 has nev] topp$ ?ree in*es = me1 j gr[s bu%i] & bu%i]4 ,d\ble :ite fl[]s l m9ute sn[balls2 d>k-r$ foliage4 taus5ds*o5 7#8,?\s& ,beauties'7--,a gr\p ( gre5-leav$1 s+le-fl[]+ dw>fs available 9 r$1 p9k1 or :ite4 ,easily gr[n f se$4 #8,w9kie'--,fully d\ble1 old rose fl[]s2 masses ( d>k leaves4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 av]age soil kept on ! dry side4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s 7be/ tak5 ) a bran*1 s ! plants w be self-bran*+71 se$s 7s+les71 division ( root & cr[n4 ,,miscellane\s ,,fibr\s-,,root$ ,,begonias ,"s m9iatures are ( ! angel-w+1 cane-/emm$ type2 "s are f ! hirsute1 hairy-leav$ gr\p2 "s c't be categoriz$4 albo-picta--,small angel w+ ) l[1 ar*$ bran*es2 silv]-spott$1 %>p-po9t$ sl5d] leaves2 clu/]s ( (f-:ite fl[]s4 b>tonea 7#8,w9t] ,jewel'7--,?is "o's a flirt1 flaunt+ its leaves & t9y p9k-t+$ fl[]s "o w9try day1 collaps+ completely ! next4 ,x c't be> dry air or *ills b w gr[ up aga9 *e]fully f ! roots4 ,! foliage is f9ely scallop$ on ! edges1 wa%$ ) russet 9 ! c5t] & along ! ve9s1 & completely ov]laid ) silv] %e54 #8,da9ty ,spray'--,impud5t dw>f ) little angel-w+ leaves1 b\quets ( face-p[d]-p9k fl[]s dripp+ f ! droop+ /ems4 dregei--,maple-leaf begonia ) %>ply cut1 ?umbnail-siz$ leaves bronzy ) purple ve9s1 :ite fl[]s4 ,?is is a semitub]\s type1 ! ma9 /em swell+ to look l a bulb above ! soil at ! base4 ,p9*+ regul>ly keeps x fairly small4 ,may be dormant 9 w9t]4 ,! v>iety macbe?i has small] leaves completely gre51 :ite fl[]s4 #8,dw>f ,h\ghtoni'--,= me1 ?is /ays "u six in*es high & cov]s itself ) po9t$ leaves uphol/]$ ) %e]1 tawny-p9k velvet4 ,! clu/]s ( l>ge :ite fl[]s ) p9k :isk]s are almo/ too heavy = ! bran*es to hold4 #8,m$ora'--,m9iature angel w+ ) two-in*1 flat silv]-spott$ leaves & :ite fl[]s4 ,also available z #8,gre5 ,m$ora1' ) pla9 gre5 leaves & wat]melon-p9k fl[]s4 ri*>dsiana--,ano!r semitub]\s maple-leaf type1 ! leaves smalle/ ( all & deeply cut almo/ into lace4 ,fl[]s are fa9t p9k4 ,illu/ration3 ,a*im5es1 "o ( ! mo/ beautiful gesn]iads4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 av]age soil kept on ! dry side4 ,! semitub]\s types take m moi/ure dur+ ! active gr[+ season4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7= "s species71 /em cutt+s1 division ( root & cr[n4 ,,rhizomat\s ,,begonias ,"h's :]e ! hybridi/s are creat+ ! mo/ intrigu+ new v>ieties1 because !y h m m9iature p>5t species to "w )4 ,! leaf & fl[] /ems gr[ /raight up or out f ! rhizome1 a swoll51 sc>r$ root/ock t creeps ov] ! top ( ! soil1 usually s5d+ d[n roots z x goes4 ,sprays ( trembl+ fl[]s /& well above ! foliage 9 late w9t] or e>ly spr+4 aridicaulis--,m\nds ( t9y1 %>p-po9t$1 lettuce-gre5 leaves seldom ov] ?ree or f\r in*es high4 ,small1 :ite1 two-petal$ fl[]s l fairy pocketbooks4 b[]i--,bett] kn[n z ! 8eyela% begonia0 because ( ! black /it*+ ar\nd ! edge ( ! lettuce-gre5 leaves1 m>k$ ) bri/ly black hairs4 ,fl[]s are small1 baby-p9k1 & pl5tiful4 ,?is is ! se$ p>5t ( a :ole gr\p ( popul> namesakes2 />-leav$ #8,b[-,arriola1' *ocolate-/it*$ #8,b[ ,*ance1' d>k-complexion$ #8,b[-,joe1' bronzy #8,b[-,nigra4' ,all h ! eyela% edg+ & p9k fl[]s1 & are happy plants = ! w9d[ g>d5 or gre5h\se4 hydrocotylifolia--8,m9iature pond-lily begonia0 = ! t]r>ium or %all[ basket or pot4 ,%9y1 p5ny-l leaves ov]ca/ ) bronze1 d>k along ! ve9s2 p9k fl[]s on six-in* /ems4 #8,maphil' 7#8,cleopatra'7--,mo/ fam\s b[]i (fspr+1 m dw>f ?an m9iature1 j "r = small w9d[ g>d5s & baskets4 ,! />like leaves are sat9y1 irregul>ly m>k$ *ocolate on *>treuse2 ! fl[]s1 ri* p9k4 mazae--,bronzy1 half-doll> leaves ) light ve9s t meet at ! /em end to make a :ite eye1 w9e-r$ b5ea?4 ,pale-p9k1 r$-spott$ fl[]s4 rotundifolia--,v simil> to hydrocotylifolia except = ! bronzy ca/ & d>k ve9s4 ,may be ! smalle/ ( all4 #8,spauld+'--,extra-bu%y dw>f ) m$ium-gre5 leaves %ad+ to d>k gre51 edg$ ) :isk]s1 & oxblood b5ea?4 ,%[]s ( p9k fl[]s4 #8,virbob'--,r$di% /> leaves ) yell[-gre5 leaves1 bright r$ b5ea?4 ,%ort /ems hold ! leaves close to ! pot4 #8,spauld+1'--an extra-bu%y dw>f begonia ,illu/ration3 ,9 ! pa/ few ye>s1 ,mrs4 ,h4 ,e4 ,dill>d ( ,tropical ,p>adise ,gre5h\se has introduc$ a numb] ( delightful new dw>fs & m9iatures4 ,among !m3 #8,baby ,p]fection'--,/> leaves splot*$ mahogany on gre54 #8,black ,falcon'--,d>ke/ r$-br[n /> leaves1 silv]y along ! ve9s1 :isk]y along ! edge4 #8,*antilly ,lace'--,"o ( my favorites1 ) cupp$1 *>treuse leaves /it*$ ) black ar\nd ! edge4 #8,*9a ,doll'--,po9t$ yell[-gre5 leaves /rip$ br[n along ! ve9s4 #8,ka?y ,diane'--,po9t$ oval leaves br[n splot*$ ) *>treuse4 #8,midget'--,ne>ly black /> leaves silv]y gre5 along ! ve9s4 #8,ori5tal ,music'--,dw>f ) pebbly apple-gre5 leaves4 #8,p]sian ,brocade'--,gre5 /> leaves intricately lac$ ) black along ! edge4 #8,raspb]ry ,p>fait'--,po9t$1 velvety1 olive-gre5 leaves light] along ! ve9s2 new leaves flu%$ ) bright p9k4 ,illu/ration3 ,gr\p ( dw>f begonias3 l[] left1 #8,*9a ,doll'2 upp] left1 #8,silv] ,jewel'2 upp] c5t]1 #8,b[-,*ance'2 upp] "r1 #8,b[-,arriola'2 l[] "r1 #8,b[-,nigra'2 c5t]1 #8,*antilly ,lace4' ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 humusy soil kept moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,rhizome cutt+s1 leaf cutt+s 7sl[71 se$s 7= "s species74 ,,m9iature ,,rex ,,begonias ,^! begonias are also rhizomat\s1 b ! brilliant patt]ns ( _! leaves put !m 9 a class by !mselves4 ,few o!r foliage plants h su* />tl+ comb9ations ( peacock colors4 #8,baby ,ra9b['--,cr9kly1 jewel-l leaves ) b&s ( royal purple1 em]ald gre51 silv]1 raspb]ry1 ame?y/4 ,gr[s & %[s (f be/ 9 glass4 #8,dew ,drop'--,?91 ivy-%ap$ leaves completely ov]laid ) %imm]+1 lav5d]-p9k "m-(-pe>l4 #8,x'--,bran*+1 upright rex type ) silv]-splot*$ gre5 leaves1 multitudes ( l>ge p9k fl[]s4 ,likes "s sunlight4 #8,lorra9e ,closson1' #8,l\ise ,closson1' #8,lucille ,closson1' #8,lucy ,closson'--,a gr\p ( ari/ocratic dw>fs ) taffeta-textur$ leaves 9 v>y+ patt]ns ( black1 purple1 r$1 p9k1 silv]y gre54 #8,pansy'--,small1 po9t$1 deep-gre5 leaves ) %>p zone ( light] metallic gre54 #8,peacock'--,jet-black & sc>let leaves on %ort /ems4 ,/ays small if f$ sp>+ly4 #8,r$ ,b]ry'--,%e]1 %imm]+ sat9 leaves ( unreliev$ cl>et4 ,,c>e4 ,little or no sun1 w>m?1 humidity1 humusy soil kept moi/4 ,_m rex begonias may g p>tially or completely dormant 9 w9t]1 dropp+ "s or all ( _! leaves4 ,simply keep !m w>m1 ) ! soil slightly dry1 until signs ( new gr[? appe>4 ,,propagation4 ,rhizome cutt+s1 leaf cutt+s4 ,se$s w produce an unpr$ictable mixture1 seldom l ! p>5t plant4 ,b]tolonia ,mela/omaceae ,! sl[ly spread+ /ems look l fat little top-(-!-soil rhizomes2 b ! foliage is l no?+ else on e>?4 ,p]fect po9t$ ovals seem fa%ion$ ( %e]e/ silk2 ! skeleton ( ve9s is sunk5 & /rik+ly m>k$4 ,su* da9t9ess1 to be end[$ ) bri/ly :isk]s6 ,wee fl[]s clu/] at ! top ( %ort upright /ems4 ,none ( ! b]tolonias are v l>ge2 ^! are ! available m9iatures4 maculata--,%e] leaves deep gre5 %ad+ to light1 p5cil+s ( silv] along ! l5g?wise ve9s1 w9e r$ b5ea?4 pubesc5s--,_m ve9s puck] ! leaves l small-scale se]suck]4 ,colors are copp] ov] gre51 plum purple d[n ! c5t]4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 w>m?1 humidity1 humusy soil kept moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s 79 w>m?71 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 t]r>iums4 ,boea hygroscopica ,gesn]iaceae ,six-in* tropical gesn]iad ) fre% gre51 quilt$ leaves & clu/]s ( violet-l fl[]s campanula-blue1 ) yell[ c5t]s1 on will[ /ems4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 humidity1 humusy soil kept moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( cr[n1 se$s4 ,b\v>dia longiflora humboldti ,rubiaceae ,two-foot tropical %rub to p]fume ! dream gre5h\se 9 fall & w9t]4 ,! luxuriant1 glossy1 ev]gre5 leaves are a f9e foil = ! cele/ial :ite fl[]s--trumpets ) long1 slim tubes fl>+ out into p]fect f\r-po9t$ />s4 ,flori/s gr[ ! l>g]-fl[]$ v>iety1 #8,albatross1' = cutt+4 ,,c>e4 ,full sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 humidity1 humusy soil kept wet except :5 ! plant is re/+ aft] bloom4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s ( new wood ) heel 79 w>m?71 root cutt+s 9 e>ly summ]4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,gre5h\se %rub4 ,buxus microphylla japonica ,buxaceae ,box1 ,boxwood ,sl[-gr[+ boxwood ) small1 prim1 %9y gre5 leaves fill+ out ! plump %rub %ape4 ,x is h>dy outdoors1 b nice 9 pots & frequ5tly f\nd at plant c\nt]s 9 v>iety /ores4 ,,c>e4 ,full sun1 cool temp]atures1 av]age soil mixture kept moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s ( half-ripe wood4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 di% g>d5s1 model l&scapes1 t]r>iums1 indoor bonsai4 ,,cacti ,,& ,,simil> ,,succul5ts ,g5]ally1 ,i pref] to gr[ a spicy v>iety ( plants4 ,b ,i am c]ta9ly 9 sympa?y ) ! hobbyi/s :o f9d en\gh /imulation 9 ?is "o gr\p to keep !m collect+ = a lifetime4 ,su* a weird assortm5t ( %apes1 f b>rels to hump+ in*worms4 ,su* unusual patt]ns & colors ( ei!r leaves or /ems t h tak5 on ! %apes & functions ( leaves4 ,& su* fl[]s6 ,"s l daisies or wat] lilies1 9 incr$ible neon-bright colors1 sometimes ?ree times ! size ( ! plant4 ,among cacti & simil> succul5ts are "s ( our smalle/ plants1 plus pl5ty m t gr[ s sl[ly !y're m9iature = _m ye>s4 ,"h are select$ samples1 only a small portion ( ! numb] available f speciali/-gr[]s & o!r s\rces4 ,,c>e4 ,mo/ succul5ts ne$ full sun1 mod]ate w>m?1 a s&y soil mixture 7n pure s&7 kept on ! dry side4 ,!y ne$ m wat] & w>m? 9 summ]1 less 9 w9t] :5 !y are re/+4 ,if soil is v acid1 neutralize ) lime4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s1 leaf cutt+s1 division ( root or cr[n1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,di% g>d5s1 model l&scapes 7) o!r dry-gr[+ plants71 a few = indoor bonsai4 ,aeonium caespitosum spa?ulatum ,crassulaceae ,clump-=m+ succul5t ) rosettes ( leaves l ! h5-&-*icks1 silv]y gre5 sp>sely spott$ ) d>k] gre54 ,agave victoriae-reg9ae ,am>yllidaceae ,m9iature 8c5tury plant0 ) a /iff rosette ( ?ick1 %>p-po9t$ dull-gre5 leaves ) :ite pip+ along ! edge & /reak$ ) :ite betwe54 ,mature size1 six in*es4 ,ai*ryson 7,aeonium7 dome/icum v>iegatum ,crassulaceae ,i'm n q sure h[ high & wide ?is pretty succul5t w gr[ if left to its own devices4 ,m9e has /ay$ 9 a two-in* pot = m ?an a ye>1 & fill$ itself out ) ?91 r\nd gre5 leaves edg$ ) creamy :ite1 blu%+ fa9t p9k 9 w>m sun4 ,! leaves huddle 9 tight1 ov]lapp+ rosettes all ar\nd ! bran*+ /ems4 ,aloe ,liliaceae ,symmetrical clu/]s ( ?ick1 heavy1 %>p-sp9y leaves2 fall & w9t] fl[]s held al(t l a tor*4 ,"o ( ! small] species is ,a4 brevifolia1 ) leaf rosettes ab\t ?ree in*es across4 ,a4 v>iegata c ev5tually rea* a foot high1 b v sl[ly2 & its :ite-m>bl$ leaves are /rik+ 9 ! meantime4 ,apt5ia cordifolia 7,mesembryan!mum cordifolium7 ,aizoaceae ,creep+1 clu/]+ succul5t ) ?9ni%1 r\nd-po9t$1 gray-gre5 leaves 9 pairs along ! /ems2 brilliant fu*sia-purple daisy-%ap$ fl[]s4 ,! v>iety v>iegata is embelli%$ ) creamy-:ite leaf edg+s4 ,a/rophytum ,cactaceae ,/> ,cactus ,?ick /em-bodies divid$ neatly into five sections b /ill atta*$ toge!r1 gr[+ v sl[ly to f\r in*es across4 ,outl&i%ly l>ge1 flat1 daisy fl[]s 9 summ]4 ,try ,a4 myrio/igma1 bi%op's cap1 or ,a4 a/]ias1 s& doll>1 bo? sp9eless2 or silv]-dott$ ,a4 ornatum1 ) swirl+ l9es & tufts ( curv$ sp9es4 ,cephaloc]eus s5ilis ,cactaceae ,old ,man ,cactus ,a good bet = beg9n+ collectors4 ,?is is a column> cactus cov]$ ) a %aggy coat ( sn[-:ite hairs1 gr[+ up to =ty feet high 9 ! des]t1 b approa*+ t height at a snail's pace indoors4 ,fl[]s are rosy-p9k1 ab\t two in*es across4 ,*amaec]eus silve/ri ,cactaceae ,peanut ,cactus ,gay gr\nd-hugg]1 s5d+ out 9 all directions ?ick gre5 two-in* jo9ts ) s(t :ite sp9es1 & keep+ its m9iature proportions except :5 x's top-heavy ) long-tub$ orange-sc>let fl[]s4 ,conophytum ,aizoaceae ,v t9y succul5ts ) clu/]s ( plump bodies t are1 actually1 two leaves jo9$ completely except at ! tip4 ,! plant b>ely rea*es "o in* high & is cont5t 9 a ?ree-in* pot = ye>s4 ,ridicul\sly l>ge & brilliant fl[]s pop out ?r\gh small slits 9 e>ly fall4 ,!n ! leaves look l little dumpl+s sitt+ "u a daisy4 ,( ! sev]al species available f speciali/s1 ,c4 ornianum is light gre5 ) d>k] freckles1 lav5d]-rose fl[]s2 ,c4 aureum has gold fl[]s4 ,coryphan?a vivip>a ,cactaceae ,symmetrical two-in* sph]e cov]$ ) ev5ly spac$ bumps1 ea* l a m9iature sun ) :ite rays & a sp9e /ick+ up f ! c5t]4 ,! fr+$ rosy or c>m9e fl[]s pop out on top1 9 ,june2 bright-r$ b]ries appe> 9 fall4 ,native to1 & h>dy 91 ,manitoba1 d[n to ,texas4 ,9 "t x w =m clu/]$ m\nds4 ,crassula ,crassulaceae ,an oddly assort$ gr\p ( succul5ts includ+ _m rogui% m9iatures ( fasc9at+ =m4 ,c4 coop]i has tufts ( small1 po9t$ leaves ) black blot*es1 little clu/]s ( pale-p9k fl[]s4 ,c4 lycopodioides mimics ! club moss ( ! woodl&s1 ) slim /ems encircl$ ) little ne$le-l leaves4 #8,morgan's ,p9k' is a v>iety ( d5se clu/]s ( spe>-%ap$ leaves1 cr9kl$ l gray se]suck]1 coral fl[]s4 ,c4 s*midti makes a ?ree-in* mat ( po9t$1 p9ki% leaves1 ) g5]\s gl[+ p9k fl[]s4 ,e*ev]ia ,crassulaceae ,p]fect rosettes ( succul5t leaves 9 _m lu/r\s colors1 "s silk-velvety or contra/+ly trimm$ on ! edge4 ,clu/]s ( brilliant tubul> fl[]s top %ort /ems4 ,! foll[+ gr[ l[1 ) f\r-in* rosettes4 d]5b]gi--pa9t$ lady--,transluc5t gre5 leaves ) silv]y %e51 t\*$ ) r$ at ! tip1 yell[-orange fl[]s4 elegans--,mexican sn[ball--,light blue-gre5 leaves fro/$ ) :ite1 pure :ite on ! edge1 coral-p9k fl[]s4 pulv9ata--*5ille plant--,du/y-gre5 leaves ( %e] velvet1 trimm$ ) brick r$ on ! edge1 sc>let fl[]s4 ,e*9oc]eus melanoc5trus ,cactaceae ,h$gehog ,cactus ,small1 sp9y globes ) brilliant c>m9e fl[]s f ! side ( ! ball4 ,at its ?ree-in* maturity1 ! fl[]s are /ill l>g] ?an ! plant4 ,e*9opsis ,cactaceae ,ea/] ,lily ,cactus ,small1 r\nd plants ) ?ick ribs & =midable sp9es1 ! lily-l fl[]s usually op5+ 9 ! ev5+4 ,a popul> species is ,e4 k]mesiana1 ) gl[+ r$ fl[]s4 ,e4 gr&iflora is describ$ z only two or ?ree in*es across1 ) five-in* rose-p9k fl[]s4 ,euphorbia ,euphorbiaceae ,two small relatives ( ! po9settia t %[ little family resemblance4 caput-m$usae--,m$usa's head--,sneaky1 snaky-look+ plant ) tangles ( twi/$1 gray-gre5 bran*es1 occasionally tipp$ ) small leaves4 spl5d5s boj]i--dw>f cr[n ( ?orns--,comp>$ to ! sprawly species t gr[s f\r feet tall or m1 ?is is really a midget4 ,m9e has kept its six-in* bu%y cont\rs = ne>ly two ye>s4 ,! upright grayi% bran*es are fairly well suppli$ ) r\ndi%1 d>k-gre5 leaves2 ! sc>let fl[]-l bracts are pl5tiful at int]vals all summ] & fall4 ,fauc>ia ,aizoaceae ,tig] ,jaws ,l[1 cr[d$ succul5ts ) ?ick1 triangul> leaves too!d ) sp9y hairs1 unmi/akably resembl+ an animal's m\?4 ,9 late summ] or e>ly fall1 gold5 daisy-l fl[]s pop up & make fun ( ! plant's f]oci\s appe>ance4 tigr9a--,silv]y gre5 leaves fleck$ ) :ite1 two-in* yell[ fl[]s4 tub]culosa--,d>k] gre5 leaves ) little :ite knobs4 ,f5e/r>ia ,aizoaceae ,baby ,toes ,clu/]s ( cyl9drical leaves1 l>g] at ! top1 l little flat-tipp$ baseball bats4 ,! ne>ly colorless tops feature t9y transp>5t 8w9d[s40 aurantiaca--,?ree-in* orange daisy fl[]s m ?an twice z wide z ! clu/]$ leaf-colony4 rhopalophylla--,leaves m blunt1 small] :ite fl[]s4 ,gymnocalycium mihanovi*i ,cactaceae ,*9 ,cactus ,j "o ( _m available m9iature1 globe-%ap$ cacti ) sp9es on regul> %elves1 or 8*9s40 ,?is "o produces *>treuse fl[]s bigg] ?an its body1 />ts to bloom :ile q "y4 ,hawor?ia ,liliaceae ,tight p9:eels ( ?ick1 po9t$ leaves intricately /udd$ ) v>i$ patt]ns ( pe>ly p9heads4 ,! :iti% fl[]s are n a ma9 feature4 fasciata--,zebra-/rip$ succul5t (t5 se5 9 di% g>d5s4 m>g>itif]a--,slightly l>g]1 d>k gre5 ) a m scatt]$ patt]n ( :ite dots4 ,kalan*oe ,crassulaceae ,among ^! cong5ial succul5ts are sev]al t gr[ to consid]able size 9 _! native homes1 b keep pleasantly small 9 pots or di% g>d5s4 ,! leaves are fle%y1 ) ind5tations along ! edge4 ,lant]n-%ap$ fl[]s appe> 9 w9t]4 blossfeldiana--,well-bran*$ bu% ) ov]lapp+1 fre% gre5 leaves1 fl[]+ 9 w9t] :5 days are %ort & nights are long4 #8,tom ,?umb' is a dw>f v>iety t smo!rs itself ) sc>let blooms = ,*ri/mas4 ,gre5h\ses gr[ x f se$s s[n 9 spr+1 & s c y4 m>morata--p5wip] plant--,leaves fold 9 ar\nd ! /em & are spatt]$ on bo? sides ) purple blot*es4 pumila--,leaves l a doll's spoon1 not*$ on ! edge & sug>-fro/$2 plum-color$ pit*] fl[]s4 tom5tosa--p&a plant--,fat leaves cov]$ ) :ite felt1 di/9ctly m>k$ ) *ocolate at ! tee? on ! edge4 7,kit*+ia7 uniflora--,m9iature creep] or dangl] = small hang+ baskets1 ) r\nd gre5 leaves m>*+ up & d[n ! /em & rosy or r$ urn-fl[]s hang+ f ?91 %ort ?reads4 ,kle9ia ,compositae ,curi\s ev5 among succul5ts1 ea* ( ^! oddly %ap$ or /rangely decorat$ plants has a p]sonality ( its own & no ne$ = daisy-l fl[] heads to make x int]e/+4 p5dula--in*worm plant--,weird1 r\nd1 leafless /ems snake up & d[n ov] ! soil2 fl[]s brilliant r$4 rep5s--,l[ & some:at trail+1 ) ?ick leaves l long canoes1 unbelievable blue4 tom5tosa--,cyl9drical cocoon-l leaves tap]$ to %>p po9ts & cov]$ ) pure-:ite d[n2 gold or orange fl[]s4 ,lobivia aurea ,cactaceae ,gold5 ,ea/] ,lily ,squat1 r\nd1 prickly cactus l a small e*9opsis1 except t ?is "o op5s its fri5dly wat]-lily fl[]s 9 ! daytime4 ,doz5s ( diff]5t species & v>ieties are available4 ,mammill>ia ,cactaceae ,p9cu%ion ,cactus ,!re are _m mighty midgets 9 ?is gr\p1 & 9 fasc9at+ v>iety4 ,!y're mo/ly r\nd1 f squat to column>1 b all are primly neat4 ,! sp9es may be s(t or n1 b are always arrang$ 9 a p]fect patt]n4 ,! fl[]s are n ov]l>ge1 b are arrang$ 9 a cr[n & rip5 into attractive1 b]ry-l fruit4 bocasana--p[d] puff--,s(t1 :ite-woolly globes1 only "o & a half in*es across :5 mature2 beige fl[]s4 elongata--gold5 lace--,small bran*+ pill>1 nicknam$ = its tatt$ patt]n ( bright-yell[ sp9es4 hahniana--old lady--,fond "n = a small1 :ite-hair$ cu%ion4 ,notocactus ,cactaceae ,ball ,cactus ,plump balls ) prettily color$ sp9es & l>ge1 %[y fl[]s 9 late spr+4 apricus--sun cup--,gold5-yell[ fl[]s1 ,ox=d-gray sp9es4 graessn]i--,butt]-yell[ sp9es & fl[]s4 ottonis--,indian head--,r$di% sp9es4 rutilans--,rosy fl[]s4 ,opuntia ,cactaceae ,?is is a 8crazy1 mix$-up0 gr\p ( cacti4 ,!y come 9 s _m sizes1 %apes1 & =ms t any g5]aliz$ description is impossible4 ,_m optunias are h>dy ev5 9 ,nor!rn g>d5s4 mamillata--box+ gloves--,resembles a little tree ^: bran*es turn into cockscombs at ! tip4 microdasys--bunny e>s--,flat1 long-oval pads ) t9y tufts ( s(t yell[ hairs4 ,p>odia ,cactaceae ,fat little balls cov]$ ) gli/5+ sp9es & s5d+ out unbelievably l>ge fl[]s al?\gh ! plant measures only an in* across ! middle4 ,ev5 9 old age1 !y're nev] l>g] ?an ?ree in*es4 aureisp9a--,tom ,?umb cactus--,gold sp9es1 orange fl[]s4 mutabilis--,%9+ yell[ fl[]s4 ,portulac>ia afra v>iegata ,portulacaceae ,ra9b[ ,bu% ,aft] plant+ ?is little tree-l succul5t 9 a di% g>d5 :5 x 0 only ?ree in*es tall1 & f9d+ x less ?an half an in* tall] ne>ly a ye> lat]1 ,i 0 mildly amaz$ to le>n t x is a v]sion ( ! twelve-foot elephant bu%1 or purslane tree1 ( des]t g>d5s4 ,x's difficult to imag9e ! fat r$ /ems & fle%y1 cream-spla%$1 r$-rimm$ leaves ev] adorn+ a plant ( su* mon/r\s proportions4 ,rebutia ,cactaceae ,cr[n ,cactus ,flat1 fat balls ) :isk]y sp9es1 spread+ out into clu/]s4 ,ea* ball1 :5 mature1 is circl$ by l>ge1 wide-ey$ fl[]s com+ up f ! base1 (t5 z l>ge z ! f\r-in* plant4 m9uscula--,be/-kn[n species1 ) fi]y r$ fl[]s4 s5ilis--,orange fl[]s ) turn$-back petals4 violaciflora--,rose-p9k fl[]s4 ,s$um ,crassulaceae ,t5d] relations ( ! h>dy g>d5 s$ums1 n s num]\s b equally v>i$4 adolphi--,rosettes ( fat1 yell[-gre5 leaves1 :ite fl[]s4 h9toni--,oval1 grassy-gre5 leaves cov]$ ) prickly :ite hairs1 l clumps ( t9y porcup9e tails2 :ite fl[]s4 l9e>e--,_m bran*+1 trail+ /ems cov]$ ?ickly ) ne$le-%ap$ leaves4 ,! v>iety v>iegatum is a gem1 ea* leaf m creamy-:ite ?an gre54 multiceps--little ,jo%ua tree--,unbelievable bonsai-l plant ) trunk1 bran*es1 & tufts ( ne$ly d>k-gre5 leaves l ! smalle/ conif] imag9able4 pa*yphyllum--jelly beans--,fat1 juicy1 b]ry-l leaves clu/]+ close to ! bran*+ /ems2 yell[ fl[]s 9 spr+4 rubrot9ctum 7guatemal5se7--,*ri/mas *e]--,?ick lay]s ( small1 gre51 drum/ick-%ap$ leaves turn+ holiday r$ 9 full sun2 yell[ fl[]s4 /ahli--coral beads1 ,bo/on beans--,fa9tly hairy1 beady1 r$di% leaves /rung closely toge!r on bran*+ /ems2 yell[ fl[]s 9 summ] & fall4 ,titanopsis ,aizoaceae ,/one-mimick+ succul5ts ) ?ickly clu/]$ leaves lavi%ly spott$ ) :ite1 w>t-l tub]cles1 & %ort-liv$ daisy fl[]s 9 fall or w9t]4 calc>ea--jewel plant--,lu/r\s gray-gre5 leaves sp>kl+ ) :ite spots1 gleam+ gold fl[]s4 ,leaf rosette only two in*es 9 any direction4 s*wantesi--,ev5 small] clu/] ( blue-gray1 liv]-spott$ leaves1 lemon-yell[ fl[]s4 ,tri*odiadema d5sum ,aizoaceae ,des]t ,rose ,picture a bun* ( t9y1 smoo? gre5 pickles1 ea* tipp$ ) a triple cr[n ( ridicul\sly long1 bri/ly1 :ite hairs4 ,n[1 smo!r ?is leaf colony "u two-in* r$ daisy fl[]s4 ,a really outl&i% plant6 ,,succul5ts ,caladium ,araceae ,elephant ,e>s ,bicolor ,v>ieties4 ,gorge\s arr[-leav$ foliage plants = small g>d5s 9 ! ,s\? or %elt]$ areas :]e summ] temp]atures are n likely to drop bel[ #fj degrees = long4 ,! patt]ns1 colors1 & cont\rs ( ! leaves get fanci] e ye>4 ,_m are hybridiz$ = l>g] & l>g] size1 b speciali/s also (f] a good selection ( dw>fs t w /ay "u eight in*es4 ,among !m3 ,illu/ration3 ,caladium humboldti--"o ( ! mo/ /rik+ memb]s ( ! family #8,c&idum1 ,jr4'--,bu%y l[ v]sion ( ! /&>d favorite ) gre5-nett$1 :ite leaves4 humboldti--,a gemlike species = ! connoisseur ) will[y /ems topp$ by dim9utive deep-gre5 leaves splot*$ ) silv]y transp>5t :ite betwe5 ! c5t] ve9s & ! edge4 ,ne$s m humidity ?an ! bicolor hybrids4 #8,little ,rascal'--,leaf m lance-%ap$1 w9e-r$4 #8,miss ,m>ve5'--,pe>ly-:ite t+$ & blot*$ ) p9k ov] heavy drab gre54 #8,mrs4 ,arno ,nehrl+'--,bronzy-gre51 r$ ve9s4 #8,p9k ,radiance'--,small & bu%y1 leaves c5t]$ & ve9$ ) %ades ( p9k1 p9k-fleck$ on ! edge4 #8,sea ,gull'--,:ite at ! midve9 & fro/$ all ov]4 #8,twilight'--,gl[+ flame-p9k leaf f9ely nett$ ) gre54 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun2 if 9 a gre5h\se %ade aga9/ burn4 ,temp]ature3 w>m 7#ge degrees74 ,humid4 ,soil3 ri*1 acid 7azalea type74 ,keep moi/4 ,f]tiliz]3 fe$ liquid manure on alt]nate weeks4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 w9d[ boxes1 specim5s4 ,cala!a 7,m>anta7 ,m>antaceae ,!re's only "o available true m9iature 9 ?is gr\p ( ri*ly color$ & patt]n$ tropical foliage plants1 b _m o!r species w /ay small 9 a ?ree-in* pot = ye>s4 ,! fact t !y're suitable = lu% b re/ra9$ effects 9 f> ,s\!rn g>d5s is my o!r excuse = includ+ !m4 ,^! plants are m>anta-l1 ! leaf tufts ) m>k+s a peacock c\ld cr[ ab\t1 silky-velvet or iridesc5t %e5s t out%9e ! g[ns at a coronation ball4 ,!y are reluctant to fl[] b nobody c>es4 ,! foll[+ is only a sampl+ ( ! available ri*es3 argyraea--,l[ & compact1 ! blot*$ gre5 leaves ov]laid ) silv] & horizontally level4 insignis--,n>r[1 p]man5tly wav$ leaves p]fectly patt]n$ ) *>treuse1 w9e r$ und]nea?4 l\isae--,leaves p]p5dicul> & p]ky1 fea!r-m>k$ ) yell[-gre54 micans--,m9iature ) oval leaves ab\t an in* long 7f\r in*es 9 ! tropics71 lu/r\s deep gre5 b&$ ) silv] at ! c5t]1 pal] und]nea?4 picturata v&5heckei--,sat9y d>k gre5 b&$ ) silv] :ite 9 c5t]4 ,w9e r$ on ! und]side4 ,a new =m1 #8,w5dl+]1' is ev5 m />tl+4 ,! c5t]s are /]l+ silv]1 edg$ ) deep gre54 ,,c>e4 ,provide w>m?1 humidity4 ,soil3 loam1 leaf mold1 & s&4 ,fe$ heavily = be/ colors4 ,%ade f direct sun4 ,,propagation4 ,divide cr[ns2 tub]s & spr+ cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,tropical g>d5s1 pots1 t]r>iums1 di% g>d5s4 ,callopsis volk5si ,araceae ,?is is a p]fectly proportion$ m9iature 8calla lily0 only f\r in*es high1 ! :ite porcela9 fl[]s c5t]$ ) a gold1 spe>-l spadix1 & sub/antial b small he>t-%ap$ gre5 leaves qua9tly cr9kl$4 ,x gr[s f an und]gr\nd rhizome4 ,x bran*es freely b compactly & is w9t]-bloom+4 ,,c>e4 ,%ade1 humidity1 humusy soil kept ev5ly moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,rhizomes4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 di% g>d5s4 ,c>ex elegantissima 7,morr[i v>iegata7 ,cyp]aceae ,lady-l little grass ) airy tufts ( slimme/ leaves1 bright gre5 ) a :ite /ripe along ea* edge4 ,,c>e4 ,loamy g>d5 soil1 filt]$ sun1 wet4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 di% g>d5s4 ,c>issa gr&iflora nana compacta ,apocynaceae ,natal ,plum ,:5 is a dw>f n really a dw>f8 ,9 ! two ye>s or m ,i've _h ?is plant x has gr[n s sl[ly ,i h no idea :at ultimate height x has 9 m9d1 or :5 x w rea* x4 ,x is /ill ab\t six in*es tall1 ) r\nd1 gre51 ov]lapp+ leaves ) ! %9ie/ glassy poli% ( any leaves ,i h ev] se54 ,(f & on dur+ ! ye> x gives s5sual delight ) ri*ly fragrant *9a-:ite fl[]s1 none ( :i*1 s f>1 h be5 replac$ by sc>let plums4 ,?is =m is bless$ly )\t sp9es1 always refre%+1 & p>ticul>ly appropriate = ,ori5tal plant]s & m9iature indoor g>d5s4 ,,c>e4 ,almo/ any soil1 w>m?1 light %ade1 moi/1 spray leaves4 ,res5ts repott+4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 lay]s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai1 plant]s4 ,c]opegia ,asclepiadaceae ,among ! few hang+ or climb+ v9es ( suitable size & =m = truly m9iature baskets1 or supports--succul5t & easy to gr[ to boot6 ,_! effect is always da9ty1 nev] bold2 ?9 wiry /ems may gr[ long1 b nev] ! leaves2 waxy tube-l fl[]s inspire close inspection1 b are nev] %[y4 ,"h are f\r ( ! da9tie/ species3 b>kleyi--umbrella fl[]--,a climb] ) po9t$ w+-%ap$ leaves fea!r$ ) a network ( silv]2 purple-ve9$ gre5i% fl[]s l p>asols4 caffrorum--,pairs ( gre5 he>t-leaves m>* d[n ! ?readlike /ems2 gre5i% fl[]s intricately m>k$ ) plum4 debilis--,gre5 ne$le-l leaves p5cil$ silv] along ! c5t]2 gre5-&-purple fl[]s4 woodi--ros>y v9e1 /r+ ( he>ts1 he>ts entangl$--,mat*+ pairs ( ?ick silv]y val5t9es e in* or s along ! dangl+ /em1 id5tically trac$ ) a precisely patt]n$ design4 ,! little p9k-lav5d] fl[]s are %ap$ l pixie pipes or urns4 ,,c>e4 ,soil3 loam1 leaf mold1 s&y & humusy4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 filt]$ sun4 ,moi/ 9 summ]1 on ! dry side 9 w9t]4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s 9 spr+2 tub]s1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,hang+ baskets4 ,*a5o/oma fa/igiatum ,scrophul>iaceae ,little ,/>s ,*e]ful little tropical h]b :i* keeps its compact cont\r by bran*+ freely1 & cov]s its /ems ) myriads ( half-in* fragrant leaves4 ,all ye> x tw9kles ) a spr9kl+ ( />ry :ite fl[]s1 outdoes itself 9 ! summ] mon?s4 ,,c>e4 ,loamy g>d5 soil1 bright light1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,edg+s4 ,*ama$orea elegans bella ,palmaceae ,sl[-gr[+ dw>f palm tree1 s sl[ x c be a gr&daddy 9 a six-in* pot & takes eons to top two feet4 ,! re$y gre5 /ems clu/] 9 a rosette & curve gracefully at ! ends4 ,leaves are ?91 fre% gre51 airily divid$4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 loamy g>d5 soil1 moi/1 %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant1 di% g>d5s4 ,*ama]an!mum ,acan?aceae ,a *oice1 exclusive ?reesome ( t5d] tropical creep]s ) small sup9e leaves embroid]$ ) da9ty patt]ns4 gaudi*audi--,=e/-gre51 long oval leaves ( %e] velvet1 silv] fea!rs d[n ! c5t] & out along ! ve9s4 7,/5&rium7 l9d5i--,a bold]1 gold5 fea!r m>ks ! l>g]1 p]haps ev5 %e]]1 leaves4 v5osum--,symmetrical1 oval leaves m broad ?an sl5d]1 d>k p[d]-blue ) ?9 leaves ( silv] on ! network ( ve9s4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 loamy g>d5 soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 di% g>d5s4 ,*lorophytum bi*eti ,liliaceae ,spid]y little pot plant ) tap]+1 grassy-look+ leaves ab\t six in*es long1 ar*+ some:at /iffly1 ) cream-:ite tidy /ripes along ! edge & sometimes d[n ! middle4 ,always looks prim & precise4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,indoor g>d5s1 artificial light4 ,cissus /riata ,vitaceae ,m9iature ,grape ,ivy ,?is lacy little climb] looks less l grape ivy1 m l woodb9e1 b x c]ta9ly does look & act l a m9iature4 ,! r$di% /ems turn & twi/ at angles1 try+ to t\* ! t9y t5drils to a support !y c curl ar\nd4 ,! "o-&-a-half-in* leaves are l five fat sep>ate f+]s delicately jo9$ 9 ! c5t]1 scallop$ or too!d ne> ! r\nd$ tip1 burni%$ gre5 & l9$ ) w9e b5ea?4 ,illu/ration3 ,cissus /riata--a g5u9e m9iature climb] n unlike woodb9e ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 humid1 loamy g>d5 soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/ure 9 ! pots4 ,,propagation4 ,roots & cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant1 m9iature g>d5s1 artificial light4 ,citrus ,rutaceae ,^! are true m9iature citrus trees1 v>ieties t are naturally dw>f1 or gr[ s sl[ly !y'll fl[] & fruit 9 smalli% pots indoors4 aurantifolia--lime--,sp9y little tree ) small leaves1 small t>tly acid1 ?9-sk9n$1 gre5 fruit4 ,! ,p]sian lime is a v>iety call$ 8"o ( ! mo/ beautiful ( all citrus trees40 limonia #8pond]osa'--pond]osa lemon--,oblong1 glassy1 ev]gre5 leaves2 /iff %>p sp9es2 l>ge waxy1 fragrant fl[]s2 heavy 7to two & a half p\nds7 pe>-%ap$ 7to five in*es long7 lemons at int]vals ?r\gh ! ye>1 beg9n+ :5 ! tree may n be mu* m ?an a foot tall4 ,suppos$ly1 "o lemon 8gives en\gh juice to make a pie40 mitis--calamond9--,bu%y little tree1 n prickly1 d5se ) glassy gre5 leaves2 fl[]s fragrant1 small & :ite4 ,may be> fruit all ye> b usually 9 w9t] x produces bright oranges1 ab\t "o & a half in*es 9 diamet]1 ?9-sk9n$ & some:at flatt5$ on ! end4 ,! lime-l flavor ( ! juice is report$ly pleasant1 b my tree look$ s pretty ,i didn't pick ! fruit4 ,a calamond9 c1 & (t5 w1 fruit 9 a two-&-a-half-in* pot--a mighty midget4 nobilis deliciosa--tang]9e1 m&>9 orange--,small1 ne>ly ?ornless tree ) will[y leaves2 sweet fruit1 ) loose sk9 t peels (f l a kid glove & segm5ts t sep>ate freely4 tait5sis--otaheite orange--,neat little bu% = pots1 ) pl5ty ( two-in*1 wavy-edg$ leaves1 few if any sp9es1 & fragrant p9k-t+$ fl[]s 9 ,janu>y4 ,by ,*ri/mas1 ev5 if ! tree is only eight in*es high1 ! oranges are ripe4 ,!y are ! size ( a plum1 %ap$ l a lemon1 t>tly flavor$ l a lime4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 bright sun1 keep on ! dry side4 ,= fruit1 poll9ate4 ,humidity1 n too mu* f]tiliz]1 n too mu* wat]4 ,sudd5 temp]ature *anges causes leaves to drop4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 graft+1 cutt+s 7= pot v>ieties74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,se$l+s = m9iature g>d5s & gre5h\ses4 ,columnea microphylla ,gesn]iaceae ,velvety trail]1 suitable = small hang+ baskets1 ) s(t little m\se-e> leaves4 ,b w[6 ! fi]y-r$ fl[]s nev] he>d ( ! ^w m9iature4 ,_! long sl5d] tubes /& /raight up f ! dangl+ /ems1 fl>e out to a wide m\? ?r\gh :i* y c look to see ! yell[ ?roat inside4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 humusy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 /em & leaf cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,hang+ baskets4 ,cryptan?us ,bromeliaceae ,e>? ,/>s ,n _m bromeliads c rightly be call$ m9iatures1 & gr[ ei!r 9 air or 9 soil to boot4 ,^! are l[ flat rosettes ( /iff pa9t$ leaves1 (t5 ) prickles on ! edge & always unusually color$4 ,f ! he>t1 wee :ite fl[]s peep out1 usually 9 summ]4 ,"s suppli]s (f] a grab-bag selection ( hybrids1 8no two alike40 ,or y c buy ^! small] species if y wi%4 acaulis--,?9 gray fuzz ov] r mottl$ gre5 leaves4 bahianus--,^! leaves are slimm]1 curv+ at ! tip & wavy on ! edge1 flu%$ or m>g9$ brick r$1 m upright ?an flat4 beuck]i--,asymmetrical arrangem5t ( ladle-l leaves tap]$ to a %>p po9t1 d>k gre5 m>bl$ ov] light4 bivittatus m9or 7roseus pictus7--,fa9tly b&$ d>k-gre5 leaves completely flu%$ bronzy p9k or salmon4 bromelioides tricolor--,slim1 po9t$ leaves ) b&s ( ri* cream & gre51 %ad$ *]ry p9k along ! edge & 9 ! he>t4 lac]dae--#8,silv] ,/>'--,def9itely />-%ap$ & def9itely silv]y2 ! only gre5 is 9 ! two /ripes d[n ea* side ( ! c5t]4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humus1 filt]$ sun1 dry side1 good dra9age4 ,,propagation4 ,(fsets or cutt+s4 ,peel (f "o or two basal leaves f /em2 pot & root = two to ?ree weeks4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant4 ,cryptb]gia meadi ,bromeliaceae ,ev]y?+ said ab\t ! cryptan?us applies "h4 ,?is is ! result ( cross+ a billb]gia ) a cryptan?us4 ,! leaves are slim spe>-%ap$ & %>ply po9t$1 upright 9 ! c5t] & ar*+ out ar\nd ! side4 ,! basic gre5 is r drab4 ,made m appeal+ by a bronzy %e5 & fa9t d>k mottl+s4 ,cyanotis ,commel9aceae ,succul5t creep+ or trail+ c\s9s ( ! in* plants1 ) simil> botanical *>act]i/ics1 b ea* an individual 9 its own "r3 kew5sis--t$dy-be> plant--,br[n-woolly all ov] ! /em & ! t9y po9t$-e> leaves4 somali5sis--pussy e>s--,! fre% gre5 leaves are b5t into boat %ape1 clasp+ tight to ! /em & cov]$ ) velvety :ite fuzz4 veldh\tiana 7,tradescantia villosa7 7,tradescantia pexata7 7,tradescantia sillamontana71 & kn[n 9 ! trade z tradescantia #8,:ite ,velvet' & also #8,:ite ,gossam]'--,?is t9y plant1 m trail+ ?an creep+1 has lettuce-gre5 leaves1 & /ems clo!d 9 long silky silv]y-:ite hairs4 ,x has s _m names ,i fe> x w\ld be lo/ to view if all ( its labels 7 plac$ ar\nd x4 ,i quote all ( !m 9 ord] to avoid confusion & controv]sy4 ,b accord+ to ! ,in/itute de ,biologia 9 ,mexico1 ! correct "n is ,tradescantia sillamontana4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 bright light1 dry side4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,m9iature tropical g>d5s1 gre5h\ses4 ,dionaea muscipula ,dros]aceae ,v5us ,fly ,trap ,nev] let anyone tell y ?is little bug-eat] w 8trap flies on y\r w9d[ sill40 ,don't poke at x to see x close its trap4 ,avoid di/urb+ x2 let x fe$ itself naturally4 ,& n[ t ! negatives are cov]$1 d try ?is bragg>t elf 7give x conditions 9 :i* x c gr[71 = ! pleasure 9 its intricately devis$ me*anism1 "o ( nature's wond]s4 ,basically1 !re's a five-in*-wide rosette ( wide flat /ems1 a two-"p leaf at ! end ( ea* mak+ a flat burni%$ bronze oval ) a fr+e ( ?ick :isk]s4 ,:5 an insect /eps onto ?is dance floor1 ! h+es 9 ! c5t] fold ! two halves toge!r fa/1 & t is ! end ( ! bug4 ,:ite fl[]s top ! talli% /ems 9 spr+4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 humid1 sun1 soil ri* 9 humus ) sphagnum1 wet4 ,dormant 9 ,febru>y & ,m>* be=e fl[]+4 ,mo/ vigor\s gr[? 9 spr+ & summ]4 ,,propagation4 ,by roots or se$s4 ,if se$s are us$1 />t !m "u a bell j>4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums4 ,draca5a godseffiana ,liliaceae ,small tropical foliage %rub1 sl[-gr[+ & bu%y1 ) glassy1 lea!ry leaves haphaz>dly splot*$ ) :ite4 ,! nam$ v>iety #8,florida ,beauty' is ev5 m dw>f1 takes ye>s to fit a f\r-in* pot1 & boa/s gold5-yell[ splot*es4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 loamy g>d5 soil1 filt]$ sun 7m light = color71 moi/ to wet4 ,,propagation4 ,pieces ( /em ) sev]al jo9ts2 tip cutt+s2 air lay]+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,m9iature g>d5s4 ,dros]a rotundifolia ,dros]aceae ,sundew ,! :ole plant c (t5 hide "u a half-doll>--! smalle/ ( all ! insect-eat]s4 ,flat /ems radiate out f a c5tral cr[n1 exp& at ! ends1 become flat spoon-%ap$ blades cov]$ ) r$di% hairs t are tipp$ ) drops ( glue4 ,any insect l&+ on ! surface gets 8 feet /uck :ile long] hairs on ! edge act l t5tacles to entangle him ev5 m4 ,spr+ fl[]s top /ems t gr[ /raight up 9 ! c5t]4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 humid1 humusy soil made acid ) peat moss if necess>y1 moi/ b n soggy1 good dra9age1 room temp]ature is adequate ) "s direct sunlight b n en\gh to raise temp]ature 9 t]r>ium to a dang]\s level4 ,transplant+ or %ipp+ may ret>d gr[? sev]al weeks2 don't get soil on leaves4 ,may g dormant aft] fl[]+4 ,d n try to gr[ 9 ord9>y room )\t glass cov] or a pla/ic bag4 ,small am\nt ( plant food 7su* z ,vigoro74 ,ra9 wat] pref]r$4 ,,propagation4 ,z 9 ,dionaea muscipula4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums4 ,dyckia ,bromeliaceae ,small1 /iff f\nta9s or sprays ( sp9y-edg$ leaves1 spikes ( orange or yell[ fl[]s l a m9iature v]sion ( ! p9eapple 9 v>i\s sizes & %apes4 ,"s are n v dw>f4 ,! dw>fs1 to ! be/ ( my k1 are3 altissima--,light-gre51 tap]+ leaves arm$ ) br[n sp9es & yell[ fl[]s4 fo/]iana--,d5se circle ( sug>y gray leaves ) purpli% %e54 r>iflora--,slim1 %>p-po9t$ six-in* leaves ) m9ute silv] scales1 sp9es s(t & black4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 humusy soil1 filt]$ sun1 dry side4 ,,propagation4 ,easie/ f (f%oots :5 suck]s are l>ge en\gh to h&le4 ,root 9 sphagnum peat4 ,se$s1 g]m9ate on tissue napk9s 9 a %all[ tray cov]$ ) glass4 ,keep 9 light at #fe to #gj degrees4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant4 ,episcia dian?iflora ,gesn]iaceae ,al?\gh none ( ! episcias gr[ v high1 !y d spread out to make wide1 h&some pot or hang+-basket plants4 ,?is is ! only species t c reasonably be call$ dw>f4 ,its leaves are ! size & %ape ( my little f+]nail1 olive gre5 & s(tly velvet1 r$di% along ! c5t] ve91 fir/ =m+ a tidy rosette4 ,soon ! bran*es />t /ret*+1 r /iff & woody = an episcia1 ) new leaf rosettes =m+ z ! bran*es gr[4 ,! silky tube-fl[]s are pure :ite & fr+$ on ! edges4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 humusy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s & cutt+s4 ,exacum aff9e ,g5tianaceae ,?is is a compact1 free-fl[]+ plant ( ! g5tian family4 ,! fl[]s are blue ) gold5 /am5s & v fragrant4 ,a h]bace\s bi5nial1 x c be treat$ 9 a gre5h\se z a p]5nial4 ,x has bu%y gre5 leaves1 ovate & t9y4 ,a d>k-lav5d] =m is ! v>iety atroca]uleum4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 humusy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,c be plant$ any mon?1 b a ,febru>y plant+ w produce fl[]+ plants = autumn & w9t]4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,w9d[ g>d5s & gre5h\ses4 ,ficus ,moraceae ,creep+ ,fig ,"h are two delightful foliage creep]s t keep _! m9iature proportions1 al?\gh ! l>ge-leav$ =m ( ! fir/ (t5 cov]s l>ge walls 9 ! ,s\?4 pumila m9ima--,t9y val5t9e leaves patt]n$ & cr9kl$ ) a network ( sunk5 ve9s1 deep gre5 & refre%+4 radicans v>iegata--,mu* l>g]1 slim po9t$ leaves basically silv]y gre51 b m>k$ ) creamy :ite1 />t+ at ! edge & bl5d+ (f irregul>ly4 ,l _m v>iegat$ plants1 x's n v vigor\s & ?us is suitable = t]r>iums1 :]e x w get ! humidity x ne$s4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( ! root+ /ems4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 hang+ baskets1 outdoors 9 ! ,s\?4 ,fittonia v]s*affelti ,acan?aceae ,n]ve or ,mosaic ,plant ,flat-creep+ tropical plants ) jewel-l foliage nett$ ) ve9s ( contra/+ color4 ,! oval or r\nd$ pap]-?9 leaves may be l>ge--up to two in*es long--b ! plants gr[ sl[ly & seldom exce$ dw>f proportions1 p>ticul>ly if !re are any slugs )9 miles4 ,fittonias are "o ( ! critt]s' favorite foods4 ,y h a *oice ( ?ree color s*emes3 ,! species is d>k gre5 ) c>m9e ve9s2 its v>iety argyroneura is em]ald ) silv]2 ! v>iety pe>cei1 light gre5 ) p9k4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 loamy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,foliage plants 9 gre5h\ses4 ,=tunella ,rutaceae ,kumquat ,smalle/1 & h>die/1 ( ! ev]gre5 citrus trees or %rubs1 ) typical glassy1 lea!ry leaves & fl[]s at int]vals dur+ ! ye>1 sometimes co9cid5tal ) ! ?9-sk9n$ fruit4 ,! species v>y 9 size1 habit1 & fruit1 "s tak+ a lifetime to rea* t5 feet4 ,b be=e !y a*ieve t altitude1 !y c long pass z dw>fs or m9iatures4 ,:o wants to wait a lifetime to wat* a kumquat outgr[ a ?ree-in* pot8 h9dsi--,small sp9y tree ) small 7less ?an "o in*7 pea-%ap$ fruit4 japonica--m>umi kumquat--,small tree1 well bran*$ & %apely1 ) p]fectly r\nd1 some:at sweet fruit ne>ly "o & a half in*es 9 diamet]4 m>g>ita--nagami kumquat--,mo/ fro/-resi/ant & dw>f4 ,ne>ly ?ornless1 ) s\r-sweet1 egg-%ap$ fruit4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature 7any sudd5 *anges 9 temp]ature may cause ! leaves to drop71 soil on ! dry side 7n too mu* f]tiliz]71 bright sun1 poll9ate if y wi% fruit1 ma9ta9 humidity4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 graft+1 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,pott$ plants1 se$l+s = m9iature g>d5s4 ,fu*sia magellanica ,onagraceae ,?is 8h>dy0 fu*sia1 :5 giv5 a *ance to develop1 c h>dly be call$ a m9iature4 ,x c cov] a wall tw5ty feet high1 ,i h be5 told4 ,h[ev]1 9 a climate l t ne> ,philadelphia1 x is only 8root-h>dy0 & ev5 !n has to h a protective w9t] mul*4 ,9 ! spr+ x has to />t new gr[? all ov] aga94 ,!n x assumes m9iature proportions4 ,i've se5 x 9 a small hang+ basket1 ! leaves less ?an "o-?ird ! size ( ! typical hybrid fu*sias1 ! /ems ?9 & wiry1 ! r$-&-purple fl[]s q small4 ,ev5 m l a m9iature is ! sl[]-gr[+ v>iety v>iegata1 ) creamy blot*es & /reaks on ! leaf edges4 ,!n !re is ! sl5d]1 m airy & lax v>iety1 gracilis1 also available 9 v>iegat$ =m4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 %ade1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s ( s(t gre5 wood4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plants1 hang+ baskets4 ,hebe buxifola v>iegata ,scrophul>iaceae ,?is is a *>m+ little plant ,i h gr[n 9 my gre5h\se4 ,al?\gh x has "s l>g] relatives1 my specim5s h be5 delightfully small4 ,! leaves are ab\t "o-half in* long1 waxy gre5 ) creamy :ite edges :i* ov]lap into a nice patt]n4 ,i love ! small :ite fl[]s :i* appe> frequ5tly4 ,,c>e4 ,little sun1 humusy soil1 mod]ate w>m?1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plants4 ,h$]a helix ,araliaceas ,engli% ,ivy ,z long z ,i've gr[n h\se plants ,i've always _h ivies1 sometimes only a few pots ( my favorite v>ieties 7:5 my gr[+ space 0 limit$7 b m (t5 a collection ( a doz5 or m4 ,once :5 prep>+ a magaz9e article1 ,i _h ?irty-sev5 scrambl+ ar\nd ! gre5h\se6 ,! foliage always is fre% gre5 & glossy1 delightful ! ye> r\nd2 ! climb+ or trail+ /ems are graceful & will+ to be tra9$ 9 j ab\t any patt]n4 ,9 ! t9y-leav$ m9iatures !re is a p>ticul> fasc9ation 9 ! intricate =mations ( lobes & po9ts1 edges :i* are wav$ or cr9kl$1 & ! m>k+s1 :i* may be da9ty1 p]t1 or bold4 ,illu/ration3 7,,meagh]i ,,gre5 ,,fea!r7 ,h$]a helix meagh]i--a f9e small specim5 ,^! v>iations 7actually mutations7 ( ! ubiquit\s ev]gre5 gr\nd or wall cov]1 are less h>dy ?an ! species f :i* !y h sprung4 ,_! outdoor use is be/ limit$ to mod]ate or mild climates--b nev] :]e x is hot & dry4 ,"s sl[ creep+ types l ! v>iety conglom]ata are delightful 9 n-too-hot rock g>d5s4 ,indoors1 ( c\rse1 y c h any or all ( !m1 & y h _m to *oose f4 ,"h is a repres5tative selection to tempt y3 #8,goldhe>t'--,deepe/ gre5 leaves c5t]$ ) a he>t ( gold4 #8,itsy ,bitsy'--,lacy leaves half ! size ( a f+]nail4 #8,ivalace'--,fre% gre5 ) a cro*et$ edge4 #8,jubilee'--,gray-gre5 spatt]$ ) :ite4 #8,ne$lepo9t'--,s %>ply cut !re's ne>ly no leaf at all4 #8,%ell'--,wav$ & cr9kl$ on ! ve9s4 #8,te> ,drop'--,a baby's te> at t4 #8,telecurl'--,tight z a br&-new 8p]man5t40 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 %ade or semi%ade1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 lay]+1 se$4 7,se$s may take z long z two ye>s to g]m9ate47 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plants1 gr\nd cov]1 rock g>d5s1 m9iature g>d5s4 ,helx9e soleiroli ,urticaceae ,baby's ,te>s ,millions ( t9y1 button-l leaves hug close to ! ?ready /ems ( ?is wee creep] t cov]s soil1 or a pot1 9 incr$ible ha/e4 ,! gr[? tw9es & int]tw9es ?ickly z if x 7 weav+ a fre% gre5 c>pet = a doll's h\se4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 ne$s fre% air1 humidity1 humusy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s ( root+ /ems4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,gr\nd cov]1 rocks & walls4 7,outdoors only 9 mild climates47 ,hoya bella ,asclepiadaceae ,wax ,plant ,def9itely a dw>f1 z wax plants gr[1 & n climb+1 z mo/ o!rs are1 little ,h4 bella has ar*+1 r ?an woody1 /ems ) ?ick1 heavy somb] gre5 leaves on ei!r side & clu/]s ( incr$ible fl[]s at ! tips1 porcela9-:ite1 waxy1 & fragrant1 ) a :eel-%ap$ purple 8cr[n0 9 ! c5t]4 ,be/ 9 a basket because ! fl[]s droop1 & ! view is prettie/ f bel[4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 bright light1 dry side4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s 9 spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,good h\se plant4 ,impati5s rep5s ,balsam9aceae ,?is preci\s creep] be>s s little sup]ficial resemblance to ! popul> 8pati5t ,lucy0 x's h>d to believe x's a close k94 ,i lov$ x :5 ,i fir/ saw x at ! ,montreal ,botanical ,g>d5s1 & 0 delight$ :5 x became available to u "h4 ,x is a creep] ) r$ /ems1 plump button-%ap$ leaves1 & yell[ fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 ne$s fre% air1 humusy soil1 bright light1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,good h\se plant1 m9iature g>d5s4 ,koellik]ia er9oides ,gesn]iaceae ,?is "o is a gem--clu/]s ( p]t gre5-velvet leaves ) ind5t$ ve9s & spr9kl$ ) silv]y /> du/2 on %ort /ems1 t9y two-lipp$ bell fl[]s ( creamy :ite & r$1 9 summ]4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 humusy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant4 ,lantana cam>a ,v]b5aceae ,"h is a plant ,i h long enjoy$ ar\nd ! gre5h\se4 ,x is a small hairy %rub ) angl$ bran*es & r\gh bri/ly leaves & is sometimes prickly4 ,illu/ration3 ,helx9e soleiroli1 baby's te>s--a delightful little crawl] ,its bloom+ habits h always delight$ me1 & x is a prolific bloom] come summ]4 ,! v]b5a-l fl[]s op5 p9k or yell[ & lat] d>k5 to r$ or orange4 ,(t5 sev]al diff]5t %ades w be f\nd on ! same plant at ! same "t4 ,,c>e4 ,mod]ate gre5h\se temp]atures1 or out ( doors 9 ! summ]4 ,ne$s fre% air1 loamy g>d5 soil1 bright light1 & does be/ on ! dry side4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s & se$4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant1 pots1 & conta9]s4 ,malpighia coccig]a ,malpighiaceae ,m9iature ,holly ,small glossy leaves %>ply too!d l holly1 & adorable z a foliage plant1 b 9 addition provides ! sweete/ :ite-p9k blooms :i* 9 its native ,we/ ,indies produce r$1 edible fruit ri* 9 vitam9 ,c4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 w>m?1 humusy soil1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant1 indoor bonsai4 ,manettia bicolor ,rubiaceae ,firecrack] ,v9e ,small1 %>p-po9t$ leaves1 tube-fl[]s only a half-in* long1 f9e ?ready tw9+ /ems--ev]y?+ ab\t ?is tropical v9e is m9iature except ! height to :i* x w climb 9 ! gre5h\se1 or outdoors 9 ! ,s\?4 ,al?\gh its incl9ation is to climb1 x is sold mo/ (t5 z a plant = hang+ baskets4 ,p]haps ! lack ( a support helps keep x small4 ,! leaves clu/] ?ickly ar\nd ! int]tw9+ /ems1 mak+ a mass$ backgr\nd = ! imp]t95t fl[]s1 yell[ at ! tips1 fire-eng9e r$ at ! base4 ,,c>e4 ,cool gre5h\se1 ne$s fre% air1 humid1 loamy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s ov] heat1 ( "y gr[?4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,trellis & raft] v9es = ! gre5h\se1 hang+ baskets4 ,m>anta ,m>antaceae ,exotic tropical foliage plants1 lay+ _! l>ge oval leaves almo/ flat on ! soil1 only te*nically diff]5t f ! cala!as1 & sometimes (f]$ "u t "n4 7,cala!a7 bicolor--,really %\ld be 8tricolor10 ,i ?9k4 ,! silky1 six-in* leaves are silv]y 9 ! c5t]1 fea!r+ out to po9ts at int]vals1 & fad+ into a d>k-gre5 zone :i* gives way to ! basic blue-gray or gray-gre5 t ext5ds to ! edge4 leuconeura k]*oveana--rabbit tracks1 pray] plant--,!re's a simil> grayi% fea!r 9 ! c5t] ( ! leaf1 a light] silv] gre5 to ! m>g92 b 9 betwe51 mahogany blot*es :]e a 8hippity-hopp]0 might h plant$ 8 paws4 ,! leaves fold up 9 pray] at night4 leuconeura massangeana--,a picture is a m vivid description ?an any ^w ,i c call on4 ,! c5t] is silv]1 ! ?9 curvy l9es silv]y p9k4 ,! basic color is mahogany ne> ! middle1 bl5d+ into blue-gre54 ,! leaves are tissue-?9 ) a silky %e5 & l9$ ) plum b5ea?4 ,illu/ration3 ,leuconeura massangeana--a mo/ beautiful foliage plant ) a silv] c5t] & basic mahogany bl5d+ into blue-gre5 ,,c>e4 ,w>m?1 m9imum night temp]ature ( #fj degrees2 humid1 & use mi/ spray2 ri* soil2 use liquid manure 7except 9 w9t]74 ,filt]$ sun 7plant w scor* 9 too direct sun%9e71 moi/4 ,p>tial re/ 9 w9t]1 dry out betwe5 wat]+s4 ,repot 9 spr+1 ) ! cr[n high 9 ! c5t]2 use *>coal 9 pot4 ,,propagation4 ,divide cr[n4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,foliage plant1 artificial light4 ,?is plant is prettie/ :5 "y4 ,m>k+s may disappe> 9 old] plants4 ,myrs9e africana ,myrs9aceae ,african ,boxwood ,?is is a %rubby1 d>k-gre5-leav$ plant ( ! boxwood sort4 ,x is small1 neat1 & trim & may be %ap$ into _m patt]ns to resemble ! true boxwood4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 mod]ate temp]ature1 humusy soil1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,=mal m9iature g>d5s1 di% g>d5s1 indoor bonsai4 ,myrtus communis ,myrtaceae ,greek ,myrtle ,?is is a fragrant close-leav$ ev]gre5 %rub native to ! ,m$it]ranean region b rais$ 9 mo/ ( ,europe & ?is c\ntry z a pott$ plant4 ,x gr[s out-(-doors 9 ! ,s\?4 ,fragrant :ite fl[]s & purple-black b]ries4 ,9 size1 ,greek ,myrtle ranges f dw>fs to t5 & fifte5 feet 9 height4 communis microphylla--dw>f myrtle--,?is compact =m1 ) br[n twigs & ne$le-l d>k-gre5 leaves1 is a favorite = bridal b\quets1 corsages1 & decorations4 ,x has a lovely :ite fl[] ( pleas+ fragrance4 ,?is s5tim5tal association ) ! m>riage c]emony makes x a favorite h\se plant4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 cool to mod]ate temp]atures1 av]age soil1 keep moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,/em cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plant1 indoor bonsai4 ,oxalis ,oxalidaceae ,al?\gh mo/ ( ! famili> v>ieties ) clov]-type leaves & f9e-petal$ butt]cup-l fl[]s /ay )9 our allott$ limits = height1 !y are n m9iatures z f> z spread+ wid? is conc]n$4 ,b "h are two small indisp5sables = t]r>iums & di% g>d5s4 h$ys>oides rubra--firef]n--,correctly1 a tropical %rublet1 b sl[-gr[+ & will+ to be kept d[n by p9*+4 ,! silky ?9 leaves are deep w9e color$ & %r9k f y\r t\*4 ,! little fl[]s1 l gold5 tw9kl+ />s1 are frequ5t & fairly pl5tiful4 h]r]ae 7h5rei7--,curi\s1 d5sely bran*+ succul5t = small hang+ conta9]s4 ,! /urdy /ems are gray-gre5 & swoll51 tipp$ ) ?ree ?ick leaflets4 ,small yell[ fl[]s 9 clu/]s on long /ems4 m>tiana aureo-reticulata--,%amrock leaves ( em]ald gre5 ?ickly trac$ ) int]lac+ ve9s ( gold1 easy fl[]s 9 loose clu/]s4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 loamy g>d5 soil1 ne$s fre% air1 bright light1 dry side4 7,o4 h$ys>iodes rubra requires m w>m? & semi%ade47 ,,propagation4 ,bulbs1 division ( roots1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plants1 hang+ conta9]s4 ,illu/ration3 ,oxalis h$ys>oides rubra ,p>o*etus communis ,legum9osae ,%amrock ,pea1 ,blue ,oxalis ,x's nei!r a %amrock nor an oxalis1 al?\gh x has ?ree-"p leaves resembl+ bo? & is m>k$ ) a mahogany qu>t]-moon 9 ! c5t]4 ,b1 ! blooms are pea-l1 all "r1 ) ocean blue bl5d+ into p9k on ! two side petals4 ,x's a t5d] tropical trail] nev] m ?an ?ree in*es tall ) creep+ /ems root+ ov] ! soil4 ,,c>e4 ,sun1 int]m$iate temp]ature1 av]age soil4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 9 ,m>* & ,april4 ,division 9 ,m>*4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s 9 mild climate1 baskets1 m9iature g>d5s1 edg+4 ,pel>gonium hortorum ,g]aniaceae ,g]anium ,h[ m9ute is a m9iature8 ,h[ small is a dw>f8 ,"h is "o case :]e ,i really don't c>e4 ,h[ev] y classify !m1 ^! small-scale g]aniums are bewit*+4 ,& actually1 _! /ature dep5ds l>gely on h[ y gr[ !m4 ,_! leaves may be z small z y\r ?umbnail1 b !y are %ap$1 edg$1 ve9$1 zon$1 & (t5 v>iegat$ l _! l>g] relatives4 ,9 mo/ v>ieties ! size ( ! fl[]s has be5 cut d[n proportionately1 b sometimes a clu/] is z l>ge z ! entire plant4 ,) age ! /ems may become gn>l$ & twi/$1 almo/ bonsai-l4 ,z a sort ( y>d/ick1 if y are v mu* conc]n$ ab\t height1 m9iatures are f two to ?ree in*es4 ,any?+ above t is a semidw>f1 usually up to six or sev5 in*es4 ,!re are _m v>ieties )9 ^! limits1 & by ! "t y read ?is !re w mo/ likely be doz5s m4 ,= ! mom5t1 "h are "s v>ieties y c />t on y\r w9d[ sill2 !y w /ay small & mean:ile bloom _! heads (f4 #8,black ,vesuvius'--,s+le1 orange-sc>let4 #8,dopey'--,l>ge rose-r$ ) :ite c5t]4 ,free-bloom+4 ,semidw>f4 #8,elf'--,d>k leaves1 zon$ r$ & black1 yell[ on edge1 s+le4 #8,epsilon'--,l>ge fl[]s light p9k ) d>k-p9k phlox eye1 semidw>f4 #8,fairyl&'--,dull-gre5 leaves ) cream on ! edge1 s+le1 t\*$ ) rose-r$4 #8,fairy ,tales'--,fl\ncy :ite ) lilac at ! c5t]4 #8,fleurette'--,/rong robu/ free-bloom+ d>k salmon4 ,semidw>f4 #8,gobl9'--,out/&+ blooms bright r$4 ,free-bloom+1 d>k zon$4 #8,imp'--,v m9iature salmon-p9k4 ,d>k foliage4 #8,kle9] ,liebl+' 7#8,little ,d>l+'7--,v>iegat$1 s+le1 p9k4 #8,m9x'--,purple-crimson bl5d1 pretty blacki% ruffl$ leaves4 #8,mis*ief'--,orange-r$ curl$ & twi/$ po9settia-type petals4 #8,p]ky'--,s+le1 r$ ) bright :ite c5t]4 #8,pol>is'--,free-bloom+ :ite ) p9k edge4 ,s+le4 #8,pride'--,v l>ge full r\nd$ salmon4 ,robu/ semidw>f4 #8,pr9ce ,valiant'--,purple-crimson ) orange flu%4 ,semidw>f4 #8,rob9 ,hood'--,semidw>f1 /rong gr[+1 d>k r$4 ,good = outdoor plant+4 ,d\ble4 #8,rosy ,dawn'--,a diff]5t %ade ( salmon-orange-r$4 ,d>k foliage4 #8,ruffles'--,semid\ble1 small1 ruffl$1 light salmon4 ,v m9iature4 #8,salmon ,comet'--,some:at %aggy1 s+le1 salmon4 #8,saturn'--,bright sc>let1 good bloom]1 d>k foliage4 ,illu/ration3 ,?ree dw>f g]aniums3 #8,salmon ,comet1' #8,pride1' & #8,pygmy' ,illu/ration3 ,dw>f g]anium1 #8,rob9 ,hood' #8,small ,=tune'--,d\ble1 pure :ite1 blu%+ p9k 9 c5t]4 #8,sneezy'--,l>ge bright sc>let ) :ite c5t]4 ,semidw>f4 #8,sn[-,:ite'--,a pure-:ite s+le t blooms & blooms4 #8,sp>kle'--,free-bloom+ bright rose-r$4 ,semidw>f1 d>k foliage4 #8,sprite'--,small silv]y-&-:ite leaves sometimes p9k-t+$1 s+le1 salmon4 #8,t9y ,tim'--,p9k or r$1 t9y blooms4 ,m9iature foliage4 #8,tw9kle'--,bright rose-p9k1 d\ble4 ,d>k foliage1 semidw>f4 #8,v>iegat$ ,kle9] ,liebl+'--,small gre5-&-:ite leaves4 ,small s+le p9k blooms4 ,,c>e4 ,sun 79 w9t] artificial light71 fre% air 7air-condition+ if possible71 cool gre5h\se or cool "p ( dwell+-h\se1 g>d5 soil 7lime if soil is extra acid71 on ! dry side4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,excell5t h\se plant1 artificial-light g>d5s4 ,pellaea rotundifolia ,polypodiaceae ,button ,f]n ,take a piece ( wiry br[n y>n & /r+ x ) %9y1 d>k-gre51 lea!ry polka dots on ei!r side & y'll h a model ( a frond ( ?is tropical f]n4 ,! fuzzy /ems ar* g5tly b /ay close to ! soil z ! small rhizomes sl[ly creep ar\nd4 ,x's all v un-f]nlike b exce$+ly sweet4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 humid1 loamy soil1 %ade1 moi/4 ,pellionia ,urticaceae ,two delicate tropical creep]s ) attractively color$ & patt]n$ leaves l9$ up & ly+ flat along ! ?icki% /ems4 ,no "o c>es :e!r !y produce _! drab clu/]s ( small gre5i% fl[]s or n4 pul*ra--,precise oval leaves are du/y blue-gray1 ) broad l9es ( black ov] ! network ( n]ves1 violet und]nea?4 ,juicy /ems look lav5d]-p9k4 rep5s 7daveauana7--,"y leaves ne>ly egg-%ap$1 metallic copp]-gre51 ne>ly *>treuse on bo? sides ( ! c5t] n]ve4 ,leaves ( ! mature plants become slimm] & po9t$ on ! end1 ) m gre5 9 ! c5t] zone & less copp] along ! edge4 ,,c>e4 ,filt]$ sun1 w>m & humid1 loamy soil1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 division ( root$ /ems4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 artificial light1 hang+ baskets4 ,pep]omia ,pip]aceae ,s9ce almo/ all ( ^! succul5ts1 ) _! 8catk9-l0 fl[] spikes1 fit )9 our m9iature measurem5ts1 ,i've enjoy$ pick+ a few to s]ve z a sample ( _! mode/ b mu* v>i$ appeal4 ,i l !m1 & hope y w also4 ,illu/ration3 ,tw5ty-?ree v>ieties ( ,pel>gonium hortorum1 m9iature & dw>f3 #a4 ,fleurette #b4 ,sn[ ,:ite #c4 ,dopey #d4 ,mis*ief #e4 ,rob9 ,hood #f4 ,m9x #g4 ,epsilon #h4 ,pr9ce ,valiant #i4 ,pol>is #aj4 ,saturn #aa4 ,sp>kle #ab4 ,kle9] ,liebl+ #ac4 ,small ,=tune #ad4 ,gobl9 #ae4 ,v>iegat$ ,kle9] ,liebl+ #af4 ,fairy ,tales #ag4 ,rosy ,dawn #ah4 ,pride #ai4 ,sneezy #bj4 ,tw9kle #ba4 ,ruffl$ #bb4 ,imp #bc4 ,salmon ,comet ,illu/ration #8,a/rid'--,lay] ^u lay] ( glossy gre51 po9t$ oval leaves creas$ d[n ! c5t] by ! ma9 ve91 mak+ a d5se1 symmetrical cone-%ap$ m\nd4 ,9 fact1 !re are s _m tight bran*es t ! leaves c't always f9d room to fill out to full size4 ,!n #8,a/rid' turns into a v]sion call$ #8,pixie4' ,to rev]se ! cycle1 root a s+le /em ( #8,pixie' & see h[ x returns to be+ #8,a/rid' aga94 #8,cap]ata' 7#8,little ,fantasy'7--,"o p]fect little he>t leaf1 its end po9t+ d[n1 p]*$ at ! top ( a /urdy /em4 ,! entire leaf is s deeply wr9kl$ & cr9kl$ t ! basic ,kelly-gre5 looks almo/ black 9 ! ind5tations1 & silv]y on ! edges4 ,its big bro!r1 #8,em]ald ,ripple1' is half aga9 z l>ge b o!rwise id5tical4 #8,mamorata' 7#8,silv] ,he>t'7--,^! he>t-leaves tap] to a %>p] po9t & are rippl$ 9 a mu* m mode/ way4 ,!re is s mu* silv] on ! surface !y look plat$4 metallica--,upright & bran*+ ) slim-oval leaves po9t$ at bo? ends & color$ *ocolate ) a c(fee lu/]4 ,!re is a wide gre5 /ripe /raight d[n ! middle4 ornata--,h&some & /ately despite its small /ature4 ,! cupp$1 po9t$-oval leaves are somb] gre5 on top & enliv5$ ) l9es ( light gre5 along ! curv$ ve9s4 ,und]nea?1 ! ve9s become rais$ ribs & are w9e r$4 pro/rata--,p]sonally1 ,i h my suspicions ab\t ?is sprightly creep]4 ,:5 x is "y1 discont5t$1 or ail+1 its fat little button-leaves along ! ?ready /ems are a pla9 light gre54 ,x looks s mu* l ! species rotundiflora 7nummul>ifolia7 t y c't tell ! two ap>t4 ,b :5 pro/rata is happy & romp+ ar\nd 9 its favorite environm5t1 ! leaves turn blue-gre5 & we> an ornate embroid]y ( silv] ov] ! ve9s4 ,botanically1 ,i'm probably wrong4 ,see :at happ5s :5 y gr[ x4 rubella--,rosettes ( t9y oval moss-gre5 leaves /& out at int]vals up & d[n ! /raight /ems & all ! bran*es4 ,! und]surface is gaudy r$1 & s are ! /ems4 ,p9* (t5 to keep x bu%y4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 loamy g>d5 soil1 filt]$ sun1 dry side4 ,wat] ) c>e4 ,dra9age to prev5t rot4 ,,propagation4 ,leaf cutt+s1 /em cutt+s1 division ( ! plant or root+ /em 7roots at jo9ts71 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,excell5t h\se plant1 di% g>d5s4 ,pilea ,urticaceae ,) "o exception1 ?is is a g5us ( creep]s1 crisp1 fle%y--spread]s1 & bu%lets = doz5s ( decorative uses indoors 7& outdoors 9 tropical climates74 ,_! common *>act]i/ics are mu*-bran*$ /ems be>+ a full measure ( v>i\sly color$1 patt]n$1 & %ap$ foliage1 & v gre5i% fl[]s 9 flat clu/]s at ! bran* tips4 cadi]i m9ima--,dw>f =m ( ! popul> alum9ium plant1 or wat]melon pilea1 eag]ly bran*+ into a plump bu%4 ,! quilt$ deep-gre5 leaves are splot*$ ) alum9ium-silv]4 ,& ! splot*es are fa9tly rem9isc5t ( wat]melon m>k+s4 depressa--,cr[d$ /ems spill ov] ! pot1 be>+ r\nd sea-gre5 leaves neatly too!d on ! edge4 ,/ems root :]e !y t\* ! soil4 ,illu/ration3 ,pilea depressa--a creep+1 di%-g>d5 favorite involucrata--panamiga--,fuzzy po9t$ oval leaves deeply quilt$ by a tight network ( ve9s1 pil$ pair on pair along bran*+ /ems4 ,foliage colors d>ke/ gre5 9 %ade1 t+es ( bronze 9 bright light4 ,fl[]s p9ki%1 ne/l$ close to ! la/ pair ( leaves4 microphylla 7s]pyllifolia7--artill]y plant--,t9y1 po9t$ fre%-gre5 leaves on spread+1 some:at upright bran*es4 ,! male fl[]s explode _! cl\ds ( poll5 :5 dry4 nummul>iaefolia--creep+ ,*>lie--,/em-root+ creep] ) cr9kl$ r\nd1 or broad he>t-%ap$1 leaves1 pale gre5 & fuzzy4 pubesc5s 7#8,silv] ,panamiga'7--,oval leaves ov]laid ) silv]y blue1 grayi% b5ea?1 ! ve9s ind5t$ %>ply4 rep5s--blackleaf panamiga--,pro/rate & creep+1 ! bran*es spread+ & be>+ ne>ly r\nd1 ?91 bronzy leaves l9$ ) violet b5ea?4 ,?is "o holds its beady fl[]s atop tall /ems4 s]ipillacea--,habit l a p]fectly proportion$ %rub b 9 mo/ m9iature proportions4 ,small r\nd leaves & pl5tiful bran*es1 light gre5 & succul5t4 ,fl[] clu/]s held out f ! foliage by /ems4 #8,silv] ,tree'--,copyright$ "n = a species ) br[n-gre5 leaves m>k$ ) a broad silv] zone on ea* side ( ! c5t] ve91 corrugat$ by ind5t$ ve9s4 ,,c>e4 ,easy1 w>m1 humid1 loamy soil ) humus1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 use %>p s&1 #fe degrees4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,di% g>d5s1 t]r>iums4 ,polyscias 7,aralia7 fruticosa ,araliaceae ,tropical %rub or tree 7eight feet or less7 bett] kn[n 9 ,nor!rn gre5h\ses = its intricately cut1 lacy foliage1 & gr[+ s sl[ly x is ne>ly p]man5t 7& unque/ionably picturesque7 9 a plant] or di% g>d54 ,! elegant horticultural v>iety #8,elegans' has leaves cut z f9e z a fea!ry plume4 ,i covet ! newly nam$ v>iety #8,p>sley' because x is ruffl$1 to boot1 & because its habit is s re/ra9$1 & its =m s compact & plump4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 bright light1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s ( firm wood1 eye-cutt+s 7ov] bottom heat74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,di% g>d5s4 ,poly/i*um tsus-sim5se ,polypodiaceae ,def9itely a dw>f f]n1 keep+ its size mod]ate 9 a ?ree-in* pot b n always a subject = t]r>iums unless !y are a l>g]-?an-usual size4 ,x has a tidy habit1 always looks clean & refre%+4 ,! small fronds are sub/antial & tap] to a ne$le-%>p po9t4 ,,c>e4 ,no sun1 cool1 humid1 loamy soil1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,divisions1 buds1 or (fsets4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,hang+ baskets4 ,t]r>iums4 ,sansevi]ia ,liliaceae ,snake ,plant ,"h we h "s ( ! mo/ =tuit\s 8sports0 9 ! hi/ory ( plants4 ,! tall1 /iff1 unga9ly b omnipres5t snake plant has produc$ spontane\sly mutant gr[? t turn$ into neat1 l[1 bird's-ne/ m9iatures t are really mo/ attractive4 ,fir/ came ! v>iety nam$ #8,hahni1' a flat spiral ( broad leaves tap]+ to a %>p po9t1 dull gre5 m>k$ crosswise ) spla%y b&s ( light] gre54 ,ano!r sport1 #8,silv] ,hahni1' ab&on$ mo/ ( ! crossb&s & plat$ its gre5 ) pewt]4 ,ev5 m /rik+ is #8,gold5 ,hahni1' ) lavi% b&s ( creamy yell[ runn+ l5g?wise ( ! leaf on ei!r side ( a c5t] /ripe ( mottl$ gre54 ,& to top x all1 ^! picturesque plants are j z easy to gr[ z ! rugg$ species f :i* !y sprang4 ,fl[]s1 :iti% or yell[i%4 ,sl[-gr[+4 ,,c>e4 ,filt]$ sun1 w>m1 loamy soil1 slightly moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( clumps4 ,leaf cutt+s 7?ree-in* piece 9 s&1 %ade1 & #fe-;degree temp]ature74 ,makes /olon-l buds t =m ! new plants4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,di% g>d5s4 ,good h\se plant4 ,s>cococca ruscifolia ,buxaceae ,sweet ,box ,sweet box is a small1 free-bran*+ ev]gre5 ) attractive lea!ry leaves1 broad at ! /em b com+ to a po9t4 ,has t9y fragrant :ite fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 fre% air1 loamy soil1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,di% g>d5s1 indoor bonsai4 ,saxifraga s>m5tosa ,saxifragaceae ,/rawb]ry ,begonia or ,g]anium ,"o ( ! few h>dy p]5nials t w ?rive indoors ! ye> r\nd4 ,r\nd1 hairy silv]-ve9$ leaves gr[ 9 a rosette f ! cr[n1 :i* also s5ds out sl5d] r$ /ems1 /rawb]ry /yle1 ) new little plants t root & gr[ :]ev] !y t\* soil4 ,9 late spr+ ! fall /ems are topp$ by cl\dlike s(t clu/]s ( small :ite fl[]s4 #8,m>oon ,beauty' is slightly d>k]1 & l>g]4 ,m m9iature1 & m tricky1 is ! v>iety tricolor1 sometimes call$ #8,magic ,c>pet1' ) small]1 basically gray-gre5 leaves1 r$-rimm$ & v>iegat$ ) wide areas ( creamy :ite1 purple und]nea?4 ,9 cool air & sun1 ! cream is /rongly t9t$ p9k4 ,,c>e4 ,humid1 cool1 poor soil1 dry4 ,,propagation4 ,runn]s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,di% & s9k g>d5s4 ,s*izoc5tron 7,he]ia1 ,het]oc5tron7 elegans ,mela/omaceae ,spani% ,%awl ,mexican creep+ p]5nial ) ?ickly bran*$ /ems root+ at ! jo9ts1 mak+ a plu% c>pet ( t9y1 te>drop leaves4 ,9 summ] ! "o-in* op5-fac$1 royal-purple fl[]s seem unbelievably l>ge & ri*4 ,?is "o is v nice 9 a small hang+ basket1 b its natural incl9ation is to creep & x really goes to t[n :5 x c cov] soil or "s sort ( por\s support su* z a moss totem pole4 ,x %\ld be spectacul> cov]+ a hang+ ball fill$ ) sphagnum moss4 ,illu/ration3 ,saxifraga s>m5tosa--a h>dy p]5nial good = indoor m9iature g>d5s ,,c>e4 ,int]m$iate temp]ature1 humid1 loamy soil ) humus1 filt]$ sun1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 division ( root$ /ems4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,small baskets1 m9iature g>d5s1 gr\nd cov]4 ,selag9ella ,selag9ellaceae ,s(t1 fluffy foliage plants 9 all %ades ( gre51 includ+ metallic1 & ) all k9ds ( gr[?1 l[ & creepy1 upright1 ev5 climb+4 ,!y be> m resemblance to ea* o!r ?an !y d to _! c\s9s ! f]ns4 emmeliana--sweat plant--,z ! nickname h9ts1 ?is f]ny plant langui%es unless x is 8p]spir+0 9 high heat & humidity4 ,9 fact1 once ! f9e-lace fronds turn dry & br[n1 !y won't be fre% & gre5 aga94 kraussiana br[ni--,scot* moss--,s(t1 symmetrical cu%ions ( bright-gre5 leaves1 sl[ly spread+ into l>g] m\nds4 kraussiana 7d5ticulata7--spread+ club moss--,bran*+1 root+1 creep+ /ems ?ickly set ) ne$lepo9t leaves4 lepidophylla--resurrection plant--,anti!sis ( ! sweat plant4 ,:5 ! fan-%ap$ bran*es h dri$ out & curl$ into a ball1 imm]se !m 9 wat] & !y w come back fre% & gre5 z ev]4 m>t5si--,"y bran*es /& upright1 may drop or creep ) age4 ,! v>iety v>iegata has eye-cat*+ :ite spla%es1 splot*es1 or tips & supports itself on /iff a]ial roots f /ems to soil4 plumosa--,foamy creep] ) %ort1 bran*+ /ems ov]lapp$ by foliage ( fre% woodsy gre54 unc9ata--,foliage sp>se b %imm]+ peacock-blue 9 %ade4 ,! runn+1 bran*+ /ems h a ludicr\s way ( s5d+ d[n /ilt-l roots into ! soil1 s !y seem to be runn+ above ! soil1 n 9 x4 ,,c>e4 ,f]n culture2 w>m1 humid1 humus1 %ade1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s 9 pots 7sev]al pieces p] pot71 9 spr+4 ,put on top ( m$ium & cov] ) glass at #gj degrees until roots =m at jo9ts4 ,spores1 division ( root$ /ems4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 gre5h\ses1 gr\nd cov]4 ,s]issa foetida 7japonica7 ,rubiaceae ,a boxwood-l plant ) t9y :ite-m>g9$ leaves clu/]$ on bran*lets4 ,:ite funnel=m fl[]s to "o-half in* long4 ,,c>e4 ,p>tial sun1 av]age soil1 mod]ately moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light1 di% g>d5s1 indoor bonsai4 ,s9n+ia pusilla ,gesn]iaceae ,if ev] a plant 0 a m9iature1 ?is is x4 ,! tub] is h>dly z l>ge z a gra9 ( :eat4 ,! s(t r\nd leaves1 n ev5 a qu>t]-in* across1 make a flat rosette on ! soil 9 a ?imble1 or any t9y pot4 ,f ! cr[n arise ! ?read-?9 /ems1 to ! great height ( "o in*4 ,& f ! tip ( ea* /em /&s a slim fl>+1 tube-l fl[]1 pale or*id ) violet ve9s & lemon 9 ! ?roat4 ,?is plant is q obvi\sly close k9 to ! famili> glox9ia 7,g4 speciosa hybrids71 b y almo/ ne$ a magnify+ glass to comp>e ! *>act]i/ics4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 humusy soil1 filt]$ sun1 slightly moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,z = ! gesn]iads 7,gesn]iaceae74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 m9iature g>d5s4 ,illu/ration3 ,m9iature ( m9iatures1 delightful ,s9n+ia pusilla ,/reptoc>pus ,gesn]iaceae ,:5 limit$ gr[+ space fru/rates ! hobbyi/ :o admires ! great1 glori\s glox9ias 7s9n+ias71 "h's a selection ( pleas+ & preci\s sub/itutes4 ,9 g5]al ^! plants are di/+ui%$ by ! fact t ! fl[] /ems gr[ out f ! base ( ! leaf :]e x jo9s its own /em 7axil74 ,! fl[]s are typical gesn]iad trumpets1 usually nodd+2 ! leaves are mo/ly r r\nd & velvety4 ,! foll[+ are fibr\s-root$3 hybridus--,botanical "n = gr\ps ( hybrids call$ 8z complex z ! g>d5 g]anium10 ) quilt$ light-gre5 leaves & a wide selection ( fl[] colors4 ,"o /ra9 ( p>ticul>ly attractive l[ plants1 ! ,g]man ,weismoor hybrids1 has fr+$ & cre/$ fl[]s up to f\r in*es across1 (t5 contra/+ly ve9$ or blot*$4 rexi--,long-oval1 velvety leaves lie v flat4 ,six-in* /ems hold two-in* funnel-fl[]s1 pale or*id ) purple ?roat4 saxorum--,leafy-/emm$ species1 ! /ems bran*+ cont9ually1 mak+ d5se m\nds ( plump1 "o-in* oval leaves curl$ "u on ! edge & cov]$ ) s(t silk-velvet4 ,! lav5d]-flu%$ :ite fl[]s /& out at ! end ( wiry ?ree-in* /ems4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 humid1 loamy soil ) humus1 filt]$ sun4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7plant 9 e>ly spr+ = fl[]s fall & w9t]71 leaf cutt+s1 "s (fsets4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,artificial light4 ,till&sia ,bromeliaceae ,!re are sev]al entranc+ dw>fs & m9iatures among ^! tree-p]*+ bromeliads ) curv$1 lea!ry1 (t5 quill-tipp$ leaves4 ,= two ( ! newly li/$ species 7,t4 arg5tea & ,t4 tricolepsis7 ,i c simply say t ! leaf rosettes resemble airy1 long-bri/l$ cones2 !y h n yet fl[]$ = me4 circ9nata--,! silv]y leaves1 broad] at ! base1 ov]lap & =m an urn-%ap$1 tub]-l swell+4 ,tight1 flat spikes ( gl[+-or*id fl[]s 9 late w9t]4 ionan?a--,?ree-in* tuft ( pewt]-gray leaves turn fi]y r$ at fl[]+ "t1 ,janu>y-,febru>y4 ,! infloresc5ce is an incr$ible paddle-%ap$ composition ( fat1 flat1 tightly ov]lapp+ bracts1 & ! plant s5ds out l>ge violet fl[]s day aft] day4 /ricta--,%aggy 8head0 ( v n>r[1 e-:i*-way leaves silv]$ ) f9e/ gray fuzz2 %ort-/emm$ spikes ) %ock+-p9k bracts & blue-violet fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m1 humid1 or*id-gr[+ m$ium1 wire to bo>d ) or*id peat4 ,moi/ dur+ spr+ & summ]4 ,dry 9 d>k w9t] mon?s1 :5 plant is semidormant4 ,,propagation4 ,(f%oots4 ,,special ,,uses4 8,log0 g>d5s1 tree slabs4 ,tradescantia ,commel9aceae ,spid]wort1 ,in* ,plant1 ,w&]+ ,jew ,mo/ v>ieties ( ! in* plants t *e]fully romp all ov] indoor g>d5s are1 ( c\rse1 too rambuncti\s to be call$ m9iature4 ,b !re are two species ( mu* m mode/ proportions & habit4 multiflora--,unmi/akably an in* plant1 b ) /ems m ?readlike ?an succul5t2 small1 slim 7ev5 q ?97 leaves pla9 d>k gre51 t9t$ purple b5ea?2 & clu/]s ( t9y :ite w9k+ fl[]s4 ,! effect is1 believe x or n1 delicate & 8f]ny40 navicul>is--,*9a plant--,curi\s succul5t creep] ) v ?ick /ems ?read$ ?r\gh widely spac$ pairs ( clasp+ leaves fold$ tightly d[n ! c5t]2 rose-purple fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,easy culture1 int]m$iate temp]ature1 ne$s fre% air1 loamy soil1 filt]$ sun1 dry side4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s ( gr[+ %oots1 se$s1 division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,baskets4 ,,*apt] #g ,,m9iature ,,roses1 ,,indoors ,,& ,,out ,m51 wom51 & *ildr52 g>d5]s1 nong>d5]s1 & ! family cat--ev]yone is captivat$ by a f\r-in* rosebu% ) precise little leaves & ?orns1 /udd$ ) button-size buds & fl[]s1 tw9kl+ 9 its pot on ! w9d[ sill4 ,on h] weekly visit ! clean+ woman *ecks on its heal? & welf>e4 ,! baby-sitt] has h] boy fri5d come 9 to see x4 ,! milkman wants to "k :]e he c get "o l x = 8 gre5-?umb$ wife4 ,b if ,i _h a dime = e eag] buy] :o has f\nd ^! midgets disappo9t+ly difficult to gr[ indoors1 ,i c\ld />t build+ my dream gre5h\se tomorr[4 ,!re are simply too _m florif]\s pictures ) ?imbles to %[ h[ cute ! fl[]s are1 & too few responsible gr[]s :o give specific cultural directions ) e sale4 ,9 ! g>d5 !re's no problem4 ,^! are by nature outdoor plants1 mo/ly /urdi] & m w9t]-h>dy ?an ! full-siz$ hybrid teas & floribundas4 ,= "s reason1 !y ev5 seem to be less subject to ! depr$ations ( insects & disease4 ,i c pick h&fuls ( ,japanese beetles f ! regul>s 9 ! rose g>d51 b few f ! m9iatures little m ?an a hundr$ feet away4 ,i'm n imply+ t m9iature roses are impossible indoors4 ,"o ( ! mo/ p]fect bloom+ bu%lets ,i've ev] se5 came to our fl[] %[ f a sp>sely w9d[$1 /eam-heat$ ,brooklyn ap>tm5t4 ,i simply want to spread ! gospel t1 to avoid risk+ disappo9tm5t1 ev]ybody %\ld "k :at k9d ( cultural conditions !y ne$4 ,pott$ m9iature roses are positively preci\s 9 cool1 sunny w9d[ g>d5s1 ) r[s ( mat*+ pots on glass %elves up & d[n ! w9d[1 or s+les or small gr\ps 9 mix$ arrangem5ts on ! sill or 9 a w9d[ gre5h\se4 ,al?\gh !y are n ! mo/ adaptable subjects = gr[+ "u artificial light1 ,i've kn[n sev]al p :o h be5 successful1 p>ticul>ly :5 ! plants 7 />t$ "u lights f se$4 ,9 a h>moni\s decorative conta9]1 a fl[]+ m9iature rose makes a small plant-&-conta9] decoration to inspire ! prettie/ complim5ts4 ,) suitable environm5t a t9y bu% c be us$ z a c5t] ( int]e/ 9 an indoor model l&scape4 ,a small gre5h\se %\ld h>dly be )\t "o ( ^! brightly bloom+ babies4 ,m9iature roses h _m uses 9 s9k or tr\gh g>d5s1 z s+le specim5s1 pairs or quadruplets 9 =mal plant+s1 ev5 h$g][s kept c>efully trimm$4 ,i don't "k :e!r anyone has ev] tri$ !m = m9iature bonsai4 ,?is w\ld be a process ( dw>f+ a dw>f2 & my m5tal picture ( ! prop] plant1 arti/ically tra9$1 is en*ant+4 ,i mu/ try ?is1 be=e long4 ,outdoors1 m9iature roses are delightful 9 all k9ds ( conta9]s--tubs1 /rawb]ry j>s1 w9d[ boxes1 & o!r plant]s4 ,!y're (t5 us$ z a l[ h$ge to edge a pa?1 driveway1 or ! b$s ( a =mal rose g>d51 or ar\nd ! base ( a birdba? or sundial4 ,9 mix$ fl[] bord]s !y're plant$ s+ly or 9 small gr\ps t[>d ! front4 ,9 rock g>d5s !y keep mo/ safely cool & moi/ :5 plant$ l[1 ne> ! base ( ! g>d52 & !y %[ (f mo/ effectively ) some?+ l a dw>f ev]gre5 z backgr\nd4 ,g>d5s featur+ m9iature roses are mo/ (t5 =mal 9 design--r\nd1 squ>e1 rectangul>1 ! b$s divid$ ) geometric precision by n>r[ /rips ( grass or gravel pa?s4 ,a small1 =mal pool or piece ( /atu>y may be ! c5t] ( int]e/4 ,9 a sunk5 g>d5 outl9$ ) an eight-in* brick or /one wall1 ! plant+ patt]n is p>ticul>ly pleas+4 ,9 rais$ b$s ea* individual %rublet c be enjoy$ at eye level4 ,9 a s+le or d\ble r[ at ! base ( a l[ reta9+ wall1 ! plants %[ (f to advantage4 ,b$s ( m9iature roses c be c>efully arrang$ /rips1 or gr\ps ( sep>ate colors1 or mixtures4 ,!y c be edg$ ) %rubs su* z dw>f box1 p]5nials su* z dw>f lav5d]1 da9ty annuals su* z lobelia or alyssum4 ,9 ! c5t] a tree or /&>d is (t5 us$ z acc5t4 ,or a b$ may be back$ by a wall1 f5ce1 trellis1 or ar* on :i* m9iature climb]s are tra9$4 ,if ! soil is slant$ slightly up1 t[>d ! c5t]1 x is easi] to see ! plump p]fection ( ea* little bu%4 ,dw>f ev]gre5s1 p>ticul>ly junip]s1 are popul> backgr\nds = m9iature rose g>d5s4 ,upright types ) symmetrical pyramid1 column1 or cone %apes are (t5 us$ z acc5t--= example1 a mat*+ specim5 ( "o ( ! dw>f v>ieties ( ,junip]us communis 9 ! exact c5t] ( ea* =mal b$4 ,m9iature or n1 rose g>d5s are mo/ (t5 conceiv$ 9 =mal design4 ,b to me1 ! *e]ful dw>fs are m fri5dly :5 plant$ in=mally--popp+ up at ! base ( a tree /ump or b\ld]1 spott$ "h & !re 9 ! rock g>d51 a few at ! top ( a flight ( small /eps4 ,,types ,,( ,,m9iature ,,roses ,! tight buds may be z big z ! eras] on a p5cil1 or z t9y z a gra9 ( unpoli%$ rice1 & ! fl[]s may be s+le1 semid\ble1 or d\ble4 ,! d\bles may be =m$ l a hybrid tea or be full-petal$ & fluffy1 9 clu/]s l a rambl] rose4 ,"s v>ieties /ay v dw>f & bu%y1 f f\r to six in*es tall2 o!rs are m robu/1 ) l>g] fl[]s1 & may gr[ to t5 in*es4 ,climb+ m9iature roses are usually sports ( bu% v>ieties1 ) supple canes f\r or five feet long t c be tra9$ on l[ f5ces1 walls1 trellises1 or ar*es4 ,o!rwise1 e "p is 9 p]fect m9iature scale4 ,all ( ^! types are recogniz$ by fanci]s z au!ntic m9iature roses because !y gr[ on _! own roots4 ,& s is ! r>e tree or /&>d gr[n ) a s+le trunk-l /em t is kept free ( side gr[?1 !n p9*$ at ! top to =m a cr[n & symmetrical head4 ,b /&>ds t are budd$ or graft$ onto ! /ems ( o!r root /ocks 7:i* mo/ ( our ,am]ican m9iature tree roses are7 are exclud$ by ! exp]ts1 :i* is a matt] ( conc]n only to ! s]i\s collector4 ,,indoor ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,s9ce m9iature roses seldom sp5d ! summ] indoors1 !y are usually pur*as$ 9 fall or w9t] f ! local flori/ or gre5h\se1 or by mail f h\se-plant or m9iature-rose speciali/s4 ,pot-gr[n plants are mo/ likely to succe$ indoors because _! roots are n di/urb$ unduly4 ,except 9 ,hawaii & ,arizona1 mail-ord] plants arrive ) ! soil ball complete ab\t ! roots1 ! /ems cut back to ab\t two in*es4 ,!y />t gr[? almo/ imm$iately1 & fl[] )9 six to eight weeks4 ,if y h m9iature roses 9 ! g>d51 y c root cutt+s 9 e>ly fall & =ce !m into w9t] bloom indoors4 ,or y c dig ! plants1 pot !m1 & give !m _! necess>y dormant re/ be=e y br+ !m indoors = =c+4 ,s9k ! pots to ! rim 9 soil1 9 ! cold frame or 9 "s spot protect$ f sev]e w9t] wea!r4 ,:5 ! temp]ature dips l[1 mul* ) salt hay1 /raw1 ev]gre5 bran*es1 or ! l4 ,9 late ,decemb] or ,janu>y1 aft] six weeks or m ( dormancy1 lift ! pots & br+ ! plants indoors4 ,prune back ! leafless /ems & wat] sp>+ly until new leaf buds appe>4 ,aft] !y h fl[]$ indoors all w9t] & spr+1 ,i always plant my m9iature roses out 9 ! g>d5 & let !m resume _! natural outdoor gr[? cycle4 ,i may root cutt+s1 or ,i may br+ o!rs indoors ! foll[+ fall2 b ,i h nev] tri$ to =ce a plant a second "t )\t lett+ x live at lea/ "o ye> 9 ! g>d5 fir/4 ,i h he>d t "s gr[]s 7probably city dwell]s or o!rs :o h no outdoor g>d5 facilities7 simply let ! plants re/ outside 9 summ]--on a %ad$ l$ge or 9 a w9d[ box ) moi/ peat--prune !m sev]ely 9 fall1 & gr[ !m aga94 ,i hav5't he>d h[ _m ye>s a plant w take ?is unnatural treatm5t or h[ mu* x suff]s f miss+ its cool fall nap4 ,soil ,a fairly heavy pott+ soil pack$ q firmly 9 ! pot seems to help keep ! plants small )\t sacrific+ foliage or fl[]4 ,"o exp]t recomm5ds a mixture ( two p>ts g>d5 soil1 two p>ts humus1 "o "p mod]ately co>se s&1 ) a light spr9kl+ ( sup]phosphate or bone meal4 ,:5 ,i use my ready-prep>$ pott+ soil1 ,i always add s&1 & sometimes "s humusy soil dug f imm$iately "u ! leaf mold 9 ! woods4 ,pott+ ,i've us$ bo? clay & pla/ic pots ) equal success1 always ( ! %ape ) ! greate/ dep?1 z m9iature roses are naturally deep-root$4 ,ea* pot has ! usual lay] ( rocks or pebbles 9 ! bottom = dra9age4 ,small1 newly pur*as$ plants usually />t (f 9 ?ree-in* pots1 are %ift$ to f\r-in* pots be=e !y become sev]ely root-b\nd4 ,"s l>g] v>ieties may take l>g] sizes4 ,sun ,?is is "o ( ! ?ree important cultural requirem5ts4 ,m9iature roses mu/ h sun if !y are to bloom4 ,a m9imum ( ?ree h\rs is sometimes set1 b ,i %\ld ?9k ?is am\nt w\ld be applicable only to midsumm] or to mild climates4 ,9 w9t] ! plants ne$ all ! sun%9e !y c possibly get4 ,temp]ature & ,humidity ,second 9 importance is a cool #fe degrees or ev5 mu* l[] 7maximum1 #gj degrees71 & ?ird is ! humidity :i* keeps ! plants at _! be/4 ,leaves curl & dry1 buds & fl[]s drop :5 ! air is hot & dry4 ,m9iature roses %\ld n be set any:]e ne> a heat] or radiator ( any k9d4 ,unless ! air 9 ! gr[+ area is really cool & moi/1 set ! pots on moi/ gravel or make "s o!r provision = increas+ humidity1 z outl9$ on pages #gf-gg4 ,x ev5 helps to cov] ! plants ) a t5t ( pla/ic e night1 & let !m em]ge only = ! day4 ,wat]+ ,keep ! soil always moi/1 nev] soggy & muddy1 nev] dry & cak$4 ,z a humidifi] & refre%]1 mi/ ! foliage z (t5 z y c4 ,f]tiliz+ ,a balanc$ soluble h\se-plant f]tiliz] 7nev] "o ) high nitrog5 cont5t7 c be f$ 9 half-/r5g? solution e ?ree weeks beg9n+ ab\t ?ree weeks aft] a fre%ly pott$ plant beg9s active gr[?4 ,or y c use any special rose food accord+ to directions & at half ! /r5g? recomm5d$ on ! package4 ,! idea is to enc\rage ! plant to gr[ & fl[]1 b n /uff x ) s mu* nutrition t x gallops gaily up to nondw>f size ) leaves only4 ,prun+ & ,groom+ ,i seldom prune m9iature roses indoors except to cut (f cleanly any /ems t may h be5 accid5tally brok5 or t may gr[ unattractively long or mis%ap54 ,i d try to d\se ! plants 9 slightly sudsy wat]1 to clean ! foliage1 e few weeks2 & ,i pick (f fad$ fl[]s promptly4 ,actually1 in/ead ( be+ 9 cont9ual bloom1 ^! plants usually fl[] = a few weeks & !n take a %ort re/ be=e !y s5d up buds aga94 ,insects & ,disease ,aga91 prev5tive spray+ is all ,i've ev] done4 ,i use my h&y h\se-plant a]osol bomb almo/ e week4 ,if disa/] %\ld /rike1 ,i'd probably use ! special rose spray or du/ ,i use on ! regul> g>d5 roses4 ,,outdoor ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,9 all except mild or w>m] climates1 b>e-root plants b\ght by mail f nurs]ies or g>d5-rose speciali/s %\ld be plant$ 9 e>ly spr+1 :5 vigor\s root action & gr[? are beg9n+4 ,pott$ plants or any t come complete ) a soil ball ar\nd ! roots c be plant$ almo/ any "t ! g>d5 soil is n froz54 ,b 9 sections :]e w9t]s are sev]e1 ,i ?9k spr+ plant+ is always safe/4 ,9 fact1 9 ,connecticut ,i l to give new plants a long] gr[+ season _! fir/ ye> by />t+ !m a few weeks e>ly1 9 pots1 indoors or 9 ! gre5h\se4 ,location ,plant m9iature roses :]e !y w get at lea/ half a day ( summ] sun 7a full day is be/7 b :]e x is possible to keep ! soil suitably moi/4 ,avoid l[1 muggy pockets :]e air does n circulate freely or :]e wat] c collect & make ! soil muddy4 ,good dra9age is vital4 ,9 cold areas1 select a spot %elt]$ f icy w9ds by a wall or l[ %rubs4 ,soil ,to help keep !m dw>f1 m9iature roses ne$ a fairly heavy soil1 b n1 ( c\rse1 too clay-l4 ,dig d[n at lea/ t5 in*es1 to prep>e = ! deep-gr[+ roots1 & improve ! soil y remove ) :atev] is ne$$ be=e y replace x ar\nd ! plant4 ,clay-type soils w ne$ ! addition ( s&1 = dra9age1 & leaf mold ne$s rott$ or dry c[ manure or o!r humus to light5 ! texture4 ,s&y soils ne$ humus to help hold moi/ure4 ,9 ev5 av]age f]tile soil1 m9iatures appreciate an extra ration ( humus at plant+ "t4 ,! ideal soil = m9iature roses w pack firmly ar\nd ! roots1 yet won't cake & crack 9 ! sun4 ,x dra9s p]fectly1 s excess wat] does n /& ar\nd ! roots1 p>ticul>ly 9 w9t]4 ,yet x holds en\gh moi/ure s t ! roots don't dry out s fa/ y c't keep up ) ! wat]+ job4 ,soil %\ld also te/ neutral or slightly acid 7p,h #f4j71 nev] extremely acid4 ,9 acid-soil areas1 apply a light spr9kl+ ( horticultural lime ea* w9t]4 ,plant+ ,plant m9iature roses ab\t a half-in* deep] ?an !y 7 be=e1 & f> en\gh ap>t s t !y w h room to spread z wide z !y w be tall4 ,cr[d$ plants h no individual beauty1 b !y are prime t>gets = mildew4 ,if ! wea!r turns %>ply cold or dry & w9dy aft] plant+1 protect ! plants by m\nd+ up soil ar\nd ! /ems4 ,remove x gradually z spr+ days gr[ balmi]4 ,wat]+ ,m9iature roses suff] s]i\sly f dr\ght1 & w drop _! buds & fl[]s aft] only a few days ( hot1 dry wea!r4 ,keep ! soil con/antly moi/1 & spray or mi/ ! foliage once or twice a day4 ,a mul* ( pebbles1 a mixture ( half soil & half peat 7peat alone packs d[n too heavily71 or some?+ simil>ly por\s1 w help keep ! soil cool & moi/4 ,f]tiliz+ ,light fe$+s ( organic f]tiliz]s su* z bone meal or c[ manure once a ye>1 9 e>ly summ]1 are usually recomm5d$4 ,or supply small am\nts ( a balanc$ g>d5 f]tiliz]1 or special rose food1 9 late spr+ & aga9 9 e>ly ,july4 ,a weak solution ( liquid manure is also good & c be f$ ab\t twice z (t54 ,prun+ & ,tra9+ ,9 e>ly spr+1 :5 new gr[? is fir/ beg9n+ to %[ on bu% types1 %ort5 all /ems sev]ely4 ,i usually cut m9e back to a uni=m f\r in*es4 ,& ( c\rse1 cut out cleanly any dead or mutilat$ bran*es4 ,make e cut j above a new %oot or leaf bud4 ,o!rwise1 prun+ is limit$ to keep+ ! bu%es %apely1 remov+ fad$ fl[]s1 & occasionally ?9n+ ! gr[? ( old plants to admit air to ! c5t]4 ,m9iature climb]s bloom on la/ ye>'s wood4 ,!y c be cut back to six in*es :5 fir/ plant$1 b are o!rwise n prun$ except to control unga9ly canes or remove dead ones4 ,tra9 ! climb+ canes into an attractive1 op5 patt]n z !y gr[1 by ty+ !m to ! ar*1 f5ce1 or o!r support !y are to climb on4 ,m9iature tree roses c be cut back to a small b symmetrical head 9 spr+ & all dead wood %\ld be remov$4 ,to keep !m %apely1 prune z ne$$ dur+ ! gr[+ season4 ,insects & ,disease ,i protect my m9iature roses1 z ,i d ! o!rs1 ) an all-purpose rose spray or du/ appli$ fir/ :5 leaves beg9 to unfold1 & repeat$ e week or t5 days until ! plants g dormant4 ,occasionally1 dur+ a long spell ( hot1 humid wea!r1 ,i see signs t mildew ?reat5s4 ,if ! all-purpose spray conta9s a fungicide 7:i* mo/ ( !m d71 ,i use x imm$iately4 ,if n1 ,i may resort to du/+ sulfur 7:i* does m> ! beauty ( ! fl[]s7 or :atev] /]ilant is on h&4 ,w9t] ,protection ,:at y d to protect m9iature roses 9 w9t]1 or :e!r y d any?+ at all1 dep5ds n only on y\r climate b also on ! heal? ( ! plants4 ,if !y've be5 gr[+ well1 !y'll take lots ( abuse2 if !y're weak & ail+1 _! *ances ( survival are r$uc$4 ,sometimes1 a fl[] pot inv]t$ ov] ! leafless /ems is all t's ne$$4 ,or y may mul* ) salt hay or ev]gre5 b\ghs4 ,9 ,connecticut we m\nd up soil s x cov]s ! fir/ ?ree or f\r in*es ( ! /ems1 & remove x gradually 9 spr+4 ,x is mo/ important to make sure t wat] does n /& ar\nd ! roots 9 w9t]1 next mo/ important t alt]nate freez+ & ?aw+ don't heave ! roots out ( ! gr\nd & break !m4 ,if !y are likely to be :ipp$ by w9d or cov]$ ) ice1 ! canes ( climb+ v>ieties are remov$ f _! support & laid flat on ! gr\nd1 :]e !y c be cov]$ ) ei!r soil or mul*4 ,s9ce tree roses are incl9$ to be t\*y1 we wrap ours 9 burlap1 ) an extra lay] or two ar\nd ! graft & cr[n4 ,,propagat+ ,,m9iature ,,roses ,i've gr[n _m m9iature roses f se$1 & _h a lot ( fun do+ x4 ,!y usually g]m9ate 9 ab\t ?ree weeks 7be/ temp]ature ab\t #fj degrees71 quickly s5d out t9ie/ true rose leaves1 & are ready = transplant+ into small pots 9 ano!r two or ?ree weeks4 ,i usually p9* ! tip gr[? at lea/ once1 :5 ! plant is ab\t five in*es tall4 ,! fl[]s c appe> )9 ?ree mon?s aft] s[+4 ,( c\rse1 se$l+ plants are n nam$ v>ieties4 ,mo/ ( !m1 9 fact1 h small s+le fl[]s 9 pale %ades ( p9k or :ite4 ,y\r *ances ( d\ble1 m brightly color$ fl[]s increase if y c get se$s ( a good /ra94 ,= new plants ( nam$ v>ieties1 take cutt+s 9 ,augu/ or ,septemb]--?ree-or f\r-in* pieces ( heal?y wood produc$ 9 ! curr5t season4 ,if ! /em c be pull$ (f g5tly ) a sliv] ( ! ma9 /em /ill atta*$ 7a heel71 root+ may be fa/] & is sur]4 ,dipp+ ! cut ends 9 hormone root+ p[d] is also helpful4 ,make ! moi/ propagat+ mat]ial firm ar\nd ! base ( ! cutt+1 & make sure ! air is kept humid 9 ! propagat+ box or pla/ic t5t1 or inv]t a glass j> ov] ! cutt+4 ,new gr[? is ! signal t roots h =m$ & ! cutt+ is ready = pott+4 ,^! plants1 too1 w gr[ m compact & bu%y if ! tips are p9*$ out :5 ! /ems are ab\t five in*es tall4 ,,nam$ ,,v>ieties ,,( ,,m9iature ,,roses ,al?\gh new v>ieties ( ?is popul> plant are con/antly be+ introduc$1 & mo/ likely w h a wide appeal ev5tually1 x may be "s "t be=e !y appe> 9 plant & se$ catalogues4 ,9 compil+ ?is mode/ li/ ,i h ?\ght *iefly ( :at is available at ! mom5t1 m9iature roses ,i h ei!r gr[n1 se5 9 fri5ds' g>d5s1 or admir$ vic>i\sly on ! pr9t$ pages ( magaz9es1 books1 & booklets4 ,if y are int]e/$1 ,i am sure ^! bu%es are readily available4 ,if ,i am old-hat & y feel avant-g>de1 !re are _m p]sons propagat+ new v>ieties4 ,talk to "s ( !m1 or try x y\rself1 a mo/ gratify+ hobby3 #8,baby ,bunt+'--,a delightful1 small rose ) r$ fl[]s ( a deep1 />tl+ %ade4 ,?is v>iety is an in* or s tall] ?an "s1 b _m ( my fri5ds ?9k x ideal 9 t !y l to make m9iature fl[] arrangem5ts & appreciate slightly long] /ems4 ,among its o!r *>ms1 ! rose is mo/ delightfully fragrant4 #8,baby ,crimson'--,i've nev] _h ?is "o gr[ tall] ?an six in*es4 ,s9ce ,i h mat]nal in/9ct = ! wee ones1 ,i love x4 ,"u ! "r conditions x w be> t9y crimson fl[]s & exquisite buds up until fro/ "t4 #8,bo-,peep'--,?is "o has a *>m 9 its "n1 & is "o ( ! m popul> m9iature roses4 ,x has d\ble p9k blooms1 =ms a bu% ) a neat con=mation1 & is ano!r favorite ) ^? :o make m9iature arrangem5ts4 ,y ne$n't worry ab\t cutt+ its blooms4 ,x is always gr[+ m4 #8,c9d]ella'--,?is "o fits beautifully into ! leg5d ab\t ! girl ) ! glass slipp]4 ,x has da9ty :ite blooms t\*$ ) p9k & is 9 ! true tradition ( rose %apel9ess4 ,seem+ly1 x loves to bloom4 #8,granada'--,9 "s li/+s ,i f9d ! "n spell$ #8,granata4' ,reg>dless ( ! spell+1 ,i love ! bu%es ,i h gr[n1 = ! lovely1 semid\ble1 r$ fl[]s :i* ! bu% be>s s pr(usely4 ,a t9y vase fill$ ) !m makes "o wi% to build a doll h\se 9 :i* to display x4 ,illu/ration3 ,days 9 ! life ( a m9iature rose3 a4 ,leaf$ out ,illu/ration3 b4 ,a gr[+ bu% ,illu/ration3 c4 ,fir/ bud ,illu/ration3 d4 ,full bloom #8,little ,pr9cess'--,s _m ( my small roses are ei!r p9k or r$1 ,i always try to f9d :ite ones = contra/4 ,?is is a v>iety ,i h (t5 dep5d$ on4 ,sometimes ! blooms are alone1 b !n aga9 !y may be 9 clu/]s4 ,a clu/]1 snipp$ f ! bu% & wrapp$ 9 foil1 looks v lovely :5 p9n$ on a little girl's p9k dress z %e leaves = a p>ty4 #8,mon ,petite' 7sometimes spell$ #8,mon ,petit'7--,?is "o is truly petite1 n once 9 a doz5 times ov] five in*es tall4 ,b ^? five in*es nev] seem to /op fl[]+ ) *]ry-r$ blooms4 ,& !n1 to make !mselves ev5 m fasc9at+1 !y (t5 h a delicate haze ( purple4 #8,patty ,l\' 7pat5t$7--,?is "o is s delicate ,i imag9e its creator mu/ h _h "s p>ticul>ly sweet little girl 9 m9d :5 he nam$ x4 ,9 bloom x is a p9k bicolor1 & x always seems to be bloom+4 ,a truly lovely little rose4 #8,p]le d',alcanada' 7sometimes spell$ #8,p]le d',alconada'7--,may ,i w>n y1 ?is is a real *>m]4 ,be+ some:at on ! /ately side1 x may gr[ to n9e in*es4 ,x makes a neat & mo/ attractive bu% & !n comes =? ) p9k blooms t sl[ly *ange to a :ite pe>l-l effect4 #8,pixie ,gold'--,?is is ano!r da9ty "o1 a yell[ m9iature ) a lovely s(t color to add to its beauty4 ,x is really a m9iature1 & w\ld consid] itself a giant if x topp$ five in*es4 ,x has an attractive bu%1 b t is only "p ( x1 ! blooms foll[ a p]fect patt]n f ! "t !y are buds until !y are full-bl[n4 ,x foll[s all rose traditions4 #8,r$ ,imp'--,_m p]sons consid] ?is beauty ! mo/ p]fect ( all m9iature roses4 ,c]ta9ly1 ) its deep-r$ blooms1 x is "o ( ! be/ kn[n4 ,su* a feel+ ( affection mu/ be des]v$4 ,i ?9k ! fir/ m9iature ,i ev] own$ 0 a #8,r$ ,imp4' ,if = no o!r reason1 t w\ld make me love x4 #8,rosa ,oak+ton ,ruby'--,"s ye>s back ! ,engli% ,royal ,horticultural ,society ?\ght s mu* ( ?is rose !y gave x ! ,aw>d ( ,m]it1 & well !y might4 ,! blooms are a ri* ruby-c>m9e1 are d\ble1 & are ar\nd all summ]4 ,9 plant+ ?is v>iety1 rememb] x t5ds to be an in* or s tall] ?an ! wee ones4 #8,rosata'--,i love ?is "o = its fragrant1 p9ki% fl[]s1 :i* also h a t\* ( salmon4 ,! blooms are delightful :5 made into corsages or m9iature b\quets4 #8,r\letti'--,?is is a great favorite 9 rock g>d5s1 & 9 edg+s ar\nd b$s ( big roses4 ,x is a true 8%orty0 & seldom exce$s five in*es 9 height4 ,b ! buds1 rose-p9k1 are s exquisite "o wi%es to put !m into a sett+ = a r+ to be worn on ! f+]4 #8,sc>let ,gem'--,?is is :at is kn[n z a newcom] among m9iature roses4 ,b x has s mu* *>m1 ,i "k x w be call$ an old favorite 9 ! ye>s to come4 ,! fl[]s are an orange-sc>let1 & fairly cov] a h&some bu% ( nice con=mation4 ,rememb] :5 sett+ x out 9 y\r g>d51 x may gr[ an in* or s tall] ?an "s ( ! o!rs4 #8,sunbeam'--,f ! v "n y may guess t ?is is a yell[ rose1 lit]ally1 a beam f ! sun4 ,x is a *e]ful little dw>f1 & has a tea-rose type ( bloom4 ,y'll love x4 #8,sweet ,fairy'--,?is is some?+ out ( a book ( fairy tales1 delicate & fanciful4 ,x has p9ki% blooms & a fragrance t w *>m y4 #8,?umbel9a'--,look+ at ?is rose w br+ back ! memories ( t delightful /ory 8,?umbel9a0 :i* we all lov$ z *ildr54 ,z a rose1 & n a /ory1 x is semid\ble & has lovely r$ fl[]s t op5 f delicately po9t$ buds4 ,x fl[]s freely1 & ! blooms are mo/ en*ant+ 9 small vases4 #8,wayside's ,g>net'--,z ,i fir/ b\ght ?is rose f ! catalogue ( ,wayside ,g>d5s1 ,i'll let !m describe x = y3 8444 a neat1 compact small plant ) _m p]fect1 fully-d\ble1 g>net-r$ little fl[]s4 ,x is a prolific bloom] & a good gr[] 444 mu* l ,oak+ton ,ruby1 :i* is "o ( its p>5ts4 ,x probably has ! brighte/1 d>ke/ & deepe/ r$ to be f\nd among m9iature roses40 #8,yell[ ,m9iature'--,?is is a *>m+ little rose1 yell[1 ) a *e]+ t9t4 ,_m consid] x to be ! mo/ attractive ( all yell[ m9iatures4 ,i w n argue ) !m4 ,i've always be5 en*ant$ ) x4 ,,*apt] #h ,,m9iature ,,s9k ,,g>d5s ,take ! concept ( di% g>d5s & model l&scapes1 b execute x ) m9iature g>d5 plants4 ,take ! outdoor plants ( bonsai1 b don't dw>f !m unduly or tra9 !m into unusual %apes4 ,!re y h ! mixture t makes up ^! specializ$ m9iature g>d5s1 call$ 8s9k0 or 8tr\gh0 g>d5s = ! old-fa%ion$ /one s9ks & horse tr\ghs !y 7 plant$ 9 :5 ! fad fir/ swept ,engl&1 "s ?irty ye>s ago4 ,n[1 ! old s9ks & tr\ghs are practically nonexi/5t1 & ! "n is ana*roni/ic4 ,b ,i h be5 totally unable to dream up any?+ bett]4 8,s9k g>d50 is a specific title = a composition ( plants or a l&scape sc5e 9 small scale1 plant$ 9 a /urdy1 s9k-l conta9]1 gr[n outdoors & us$ 9 limit$ ways to decorate ! g>d5 & gr\nds4 ,no o!r phrase seems to def9e x4 ,my int]e/ 0 orig9ally ar\s$ by ! books ( ,anne ,a%b]ry1 ,engl&'s s9k-g>d5 speciali/1 & by ! w>m affection %e has = h] specialty4 ,b x 0 n until ,i began to "w ) m9iature plants 9 our ,connecticut g>d5s--& to f9d out :at a great v>iety is available--t ,i 0 inspir$ to plant a s9k g>d5 ( my own4 ,orig9ally1 ,i 0 intrigu$2 soon1 ,i 0 fasc9at$2 n[1 ,i'm an addict4 ,) ! flimsie/ excuse ,i'd h s _m ( !m x w\ld look z if our gr\nds _h brok5 out ) measles4 ,^! s9k g>d5s are n = big1 burly g>d5]s :o l cabbage roses & gaudy %rubs4 ,!y're = connoisseurs :o appreciate ! m9uscule p]fection ( a t9y plant1 m effectively display$ at eye level4 ,!y're = ^? :o gr[ alp9es & o!r difficult plants & f9d !m less f9icky "u ^! controll$ conditions4 ,!y're = g>d5]s :o c't1 or don't want to1 squat 9 ! hot sun = h\rs1 we$+ or transplant+2 :o want ! pleasure ( creat+ g>d5s1 b take ! accompany+ *ores 9 small doses4 ,& s9k g>d5s are = p1 l me1 :o simply f9d irresi/ible *>m 9 ! m9iature4 ,if our gr\nds 7 spaci\s1 ,i'd f9d a place :]e ,i c\ld h a collection ( s9k g>d5s1 set up on p$e/als & arrang$ 9 neat r[s1 s ,i c\ld move easily f "o to ! next ) ! wat]+ c4 ,b !y're probably mu* m ornam5tal & di/9ctive if us$ ! way ! few we h n[ are4 ,in/ead ( a sundial at a break 9 ! %rubb]y bord]1 we h a s9k g>d5 set on a two-foot column ( mell[$ brick4 ,two n>r[ g>d5s outl9e ! corn] ( ! small patio by ! front entrance4 ,a small s9k g>d5 enliv5s a %elf beside ! door to ! la? h\se4 ,!re's "o at ! end ( an old /one b5*4 ,or y c display "o ( ^! g>d5s aga9/ ! wall at ! end ( a g>d5 walk2 z a c5t]piece on ! lawn or t]race2 on top ( a l[ wall or at ! edge ( a balcony2 9 place ( an inanimate /atue or urn4 ,if possible1 let ! backgr\nd be light & n bright-color$2 neutral %ades %[ (f ! plant+s to be/ advantage4 ,,conta9]s ,picturesque old s9ks are obvi\sly n available to u1 & any horse tr\ghs ,i've se5 h be5 mu* too mon/r\s4 ,miss ,a%b]ry ca/s h] own conta9]s ( concrete 7its porosity is excell5t = plants71 & we c d ! same4 ,sometimes ,i ?9k ! s9ks & tr\ghs look a little heavy 9 relation to ! plant+s4 ,c]ta9ly !y are heavy1 & almo/ impossible to move1 :5 fill$ ) soil4 ,b ,i've f\nd a goodly numb] ( acceptable sub/itutes4 ,fir/1 ( c\rse1 ,i %opp$ my favorite junk y>d & f\nd ! r\nd concrete plant] & ! wa%-tub lid t s]v$ z conta9]s = my fir/ s9k g>d5s4 ,i also saw possibilities 9 a big old butt] tub t c\ld be cut d[n1 & 9 a leaky birdba?4 ,"s ( today's build+ tiles are p]fectly beautiful &1 if %all[ en\gh1 c\ld be fitt$ ) a metal or wood5 bottom4 ,!y come 9 all sizes1 %apes1 & colors4 ,?ick1 old wood is ano!r possibility4 ,i'm ?9k+ ( "s wea!r$ planks we f\nd at ! sea%ore la/ summ]2 !y'd make a h&some & /urdy conta9] = a w9d-bl[n1 woodsy g>d54 ,illu/ration3 ,m9iature g>d5 ( dw>f ev]gre5s1 ,cyclam5 neapolitanum1 & t9y trumpet n>cissi n yet bloom+ ,9 design+ or select+ a conta9]1 y h few rules to g by4 ,x %\ld be /rong & wea!r-resi/ant1 ( c\rse1 because x is to be plac$ outdoors4 ,x mu/ h dra9age holes 9 ! bottom1 s fall5 ra9 won't /& 9 x4 ,x %\ld be deep en\gh 7six to eight in*es7 to give small trees & plants root-room4 ,& arti/ically1 x %\ld be 9 h>mony & proportion ) ! g>d5 to be plant$ 9 x1 n z a feature 9 itself1 b z a subord9ate elem5t 9 ! picture4 ,unless a s9k g>d5 is to be plac$ on top ( a wall or "s o!r exi/+ support1 x w probably ne$ a base to hold x two or ?ree feet (f ! gr\nd4 ,?is c be made ( cem5t blocks1 ru/ic brick1 tile1 or concrete1 accord+ to ! design ( ! conta9] itself4 ,,plants ,,= ,,s9k ,,g>d5s ,unlike bonsai1 ^! plants are n to be dw>f$1 !y are dw>f by nature4 ,m9iature p]5nials1 su* z ,calceol>ia biflora1 nev] top two in*es1 nor d "s ( ! t9y n>cissus species4 ,"s trees h nev] be5 kn[n to gr[ tall] ?an six in*es4 ,& if y c't f9d trees t are small at maturity1 y c f9d _m t gr[ s sl[ly !y'll /ay 9 prop] scale 7ev5 )\t prun+7 = five ye>s or m4 ,!re are m9iature g>d5 plants ( all habits & %apes--/iffly erect1 tuft$1 bu%-l1 sprawl+1 creep+1 hang+1 climb+--& ev5 p9head-size wat] plants = t9y pools4 ,actually1 !re are m9iature plants 9 e horticultural category--annuals1 bi5nials1 p]5nials1 bulbs1 %rubs1 trees1 aquatic plants1 & wildl+s--& mo/ ( !m are suitable = s9k g>d5s4 ,y h only to select ^? t are 9 scale & sympa?y ) y\r design1 & t are culturally compatible1 "o ) ! o!r4 ,y c gr[ _m ( !m f se$s or cutt+s4 ,m9iature p]5nials are available 9 wide/ v>iety f gr[]s ( alp9e & rock]y plants4 ,trees & %rubs c be b\ght by mail f suppli]s ( small plants = bonsai "w4 ,native & aquatic plants are pl5tiful f mail-ord] wild-fl[] h\ses4 ,,accessories ,! wor/ ?+ y c d ) "o ( ^! little outdoor g>d5s is to clutt] x up ) little artificial props su* z b5*es1 bridges1 & old oak5 buckets4 ,at all co/s1 avoid ! cute & ! trite4 ,practice mod]ation & ! utmo/ re/ra9t4 ,"o prop--a h&-c>v$ well-head1 an alaba/] birdba?1 a li*5-cov]$ rock--is usually pl5ty = any "o g>d54 ,if x is h&some 9 its own "r1 ! :ole g>d5 may be design$ to set x (f4 ,if x's a support+ elem5t1 play x d[n & let ! plants /& out 9 ! picture4 ,! same is true ( /reams1 pools1 walks1 walls1 & o!r m9iature l&scape con/ructions4 ,!y're pretty & !y're fun to make2 b j "o too _m c spoil a g>d54 ,naturally1 any accessories & props to be us$ 9 a s9k g>d5 %\ld be /urdy & wea!r-resi/ant4 ,& z 9 any o!r m9iature composition1 proportion & scale are t]ribly important4 ,,!mes ,,& ,,designs ,_m ( ! pr9ciples & sugge/ions = di% g>d5s & model l&scapes 9 ,*apt] #c are equally applicable to s9k g>d5s4 ,! design ne$s1 fir/1 a basic idea or !me4 ,w ! g>d5 be =mal1 or in=mal & woodsy1 or simply an arti/ic arrangem5t ( liv+ plants ) or )\t a piece ( tree /ump or rock8 ,%\ld x be built ar\nd an important accessory1 or w "o plant or a gr\p ( plants be ! c5t] ( int]e/8 ,does ! /yle ( ! conta9] sugge/ ! /yle ( ! g>d5 to g 9 x8 ,s9ce a s9k g>d5 is usually plann$ to h "s p]man5cy1 x is p>ticul>ly important to plan ! design 9 e possible detail &1 if at all possible1 to put ! plan on pap]--& 9 prop] scale4 ,y c tell1 be=e x's too late1 :e!r a tree w be too l>ge1 a f5ce too high or prom95t1 a gr\p+ ( plants too f> (f balance4 ,:5 y plan ! plant+1 keep proportion & p]spective cle>ly 9 m9d4 ,if ! design is to h =mal balance1 arrange pairs ( trees1 clipp$ h$ges1 /raight walks1 & o!r elem5ts ) geometric precision4 ,if ! effect is to be in=mal1 make sure ! c5t] ( int]e/ is (f-c5t]1 ) a l>ge airy area or l[ plant+ to balance x at ! o!r side4 ,9 cr[d$ plant+s ! beauty ( ! =m ( individual plants is lo/4 ,be sure to space !m s t !y h room to gr[ )\t becom+ entangl$ ) _! neighbors4 ,to bl5d ! g>d5 ) its conta9]1 plan to h a creep] or trail] dangl+ ov] ! edge4 ,arti/ic plant compositions are arrang$1 l di% g>d5s1 ) out/&+ acc5t plants1 l[ gr[]s (t5 ar\nd ! base1 usually arrang$ naturally at ! base ( a rock or ar\nd a piece ( log or /ump4 ,colors & textures ( fl[]s & foliage are contra/$ & bl5d$ z !y are 9 arrangem5ts ( cut fl[]s4 ,sett+ ! plants 9 ! empty conta9] & re>rang+ !m until ! be/ effect is a*iev$ may save %ift+ !m ab\t dur+ plant+4 ,all k9ds ( l&scape designs c be re-creat$1 9 m9iature1 9 s9k g>d5s4 ,& ! sc5es c *ange naturally ) ! seasons ( ! ye>4 ,"o ( my in=mal g>d5s has a basic arrangem5t ( rocks1 small ev]gre5s1 & gr\nd cov]4 ,9 spr+1 m9iature n>cissus species bloom2 9 summ]1 t9y annuals su* z ,ionopsidium acaule & p]5nials su* z ,erodium *ama$ryoides roseum2 9 fall1 small cyclam5 species4 ,woodsy wild g>d5s c also h basic1 p]man5t plant+s--se$l+ ev]gre5s1 moss1 foliage plants su* z small f]ns1 rattlesnake planta91 & pipsissewa--?r\gh :i* spr+-bloom+ squirrel corn1 hepatica1 & spr+ beauty c pu% up _! fl[]s4 ,"o ( ! mo/ effective =mal-g>d5 designs makes good use ( m9iature roses z a fl[]+ h$ge 9 front ( a high wall at ! back1 or z tw9 specim5s on ea* side ( an ar*4 ,o!r =mal g>d5s adapt ! designs ( ! ,victorian age1 or ! ,colonial g>d5s ( ,williamsburg4 ,som$ay ,i want to try an ,ori5tal g>d5 featur+ a bonsai-/yle dw>f tree & plant$ sp>sely1 9 ! ,japanese mann]1 ) t9ie/ %rubs & p]5nials & a gr\nd cov] ( f9e moss or s&1 & p]haps a curv$ bridge ov] a /ill /ream4 ,) a suitable conta9] y c\ld d an outdoor des]t g>d54 ,_m m9iature des]t plants are h>dy or semih>dy & w\ld live ?r\gh ! w9t] ) "s protection4 ,!re are _m o!r possible !mes1 & _m types ( plants & conta9]s ) :i* to c>ry !m out4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,unless y c control wat]+ 7:i* means keep+ ! g>d5 out ( ! ra971 make sure t ! conta9] has pl5ty ( small holes 9 ! bottom = dra9age4 ,& = extra insurance t dra9age w be p]fect1 />t out ) a lay] ( pebbles or s&4 ,a cov]+ ( burlap or %eet moss w keep soil f sift+ d[n into x4 ,soil %\ld be light & por\s1 capable ( hold+ "s moi/ure b n too mu*4 ,! /&>d recipe ( "o-?ird g>d5 loam1 "o-?ird humus1 & "o-?ird %>p s& is a good basic mixture to />t )4 ,add extra s& if ! plants are succul5t-l1 extra humus = woodsy plants1 a spr9kl+ ( lime = plants t dislike acid soil4 ,a sl[-act+ organic f]tiliz] su* z bone meal c be mix$ 91 b 9 v small am\nts4 ,run ! mixture ?r\gh a co>se sieve1 to remove /ones & debris4 ,z y place ! plants1 firm ! soil g5tly ar\nd ! roots4 ,don't fill ! conta9] s full t ! soil is level ) ! rim2 leave an in* or s to hold wat] :ile x seeps d[n to ! roots bel[4 ,place ! gr\nd-cov] plants1 & ^? to dangle ov] ! edge1 la/4 ,"s g>d5s are f9i%$ ) a ?9 mul* ( /one *ips or s&1 "s ) a c>pet ( moss4 ,location ,a s9k g>d5 plant$ 9 a real tr\gh or s9k is a mighty heavy ?+1 once x's fill$ ) soil & plant$2 & s may be _m o!rs4 ,if y c place ! empty conta9] 9 its p]man5t spot & plant x !re1 y may save someone an a*+ back4 ,^! g>d5s are meant to gr[ out 9 ! op5 air1 b n :]e se>+ sun & hot dry w9ds c dry ! soil too fa/ & burn ! plants4 ,if ! plants are all ( ! type t ne$ sunlight1 give !m only ! dappl$ %ade ( a high-bran*$ tree or ! w9dbreak & slight noonday %ade ( a l[ wall4 ,woodl& plants & o!rs t l %ade c be gr[n 9 m protect$ spots4 ,naturally1 ! two types are n comb9$ successfully 9 ! same g>d54 ,don't place s9k g>d5s :]e !y w receive ! drip f eaves or an ov]hang+ tree4 ,don't set !m tight up aga9/ a wall4 ,newly plant$ g>d5s ne$ "s special protection--a *eeseclo? t5t or newspap] on a tempor>y frame ov]head--until plants are well settl$ 9 _! new home4 ,wat]+ ,a safe g5]al rule is nev] to let ! soil dry out all ! way ?r\gh1 nev] to wat] s mu* t x is soggy & s\r4 ,= mo/ plants1 y c scrat* into ! soil surface ) y\r f+]s4 ,if x feels moi/1 don't wat]2 if x feels dry1 d4 ,h[ev]1 succul5t plants %\ld be gr[n dri]1 boggy plants m con/antly moi/4 ,frequ5cy ( wat]+ dep5ds ^u type ( plant1 size & type ( conta9]1 ! soil1 ! wea!r--dep5ds1 9 fact1 ^u h[ (t5 ea* individual s9k g>d5 ne$s wat]4 ,f]tiliz+ ,if a f]tile soil mixture is us$ 9 ! fir/ place1 & p>ticul>ly if x is enri*$ ) a sl[-act+ f]tiliz] su* z bone meal1 mo/ g>d5s w n ne$ extra fe$+ = _m mon?s aft] plant+1 (t5 n = ! fir/ ye>4 ,! po9t is to give ! plants j en\gh food to keep !m heal?y1 n en\gh to make !m gr[ out ( proportion to ! g>d54 ,if y see signs ( malnutrition--few1 small leaves ) poor color2 failure to bud & fl[]2 sickly1 /unt$ gr[?--fe$ quickly b lightly4 ,a weak solution ( organic food su* z fi% emulsion or liquid manure is usually recomm5d$4 ,e/abli%$ g>d5s c take ?is light fe$+ once 9 spr+ :5 active gr[? beg9s1 & once or twice dur+ ! e>ly summ]1 )\t outgr[+ _! b\nds4 ,illu/ration3 ,rock g>d5 set 9 an old wa%-boil] lid ,prun+ & ,groom+ ,pick (f all fad$ fl[]s promptly1 s ! plants w n exhau/ !mselves by sett+ se$4 ,remove any dri$ or fall5 foliage s x w n rot & invite disease4 ,p9* ! gr[+ tips ( plants t ?reat5 to gr[ too tall & lanky4 ,%e> h$ge plants regul>ly & nip back creep]s t spread out too f> & /rangle o!r plants4 ,refre% & r5ew any mul* or moss c>pet z ne$$4 ,9 a g>d5 s small1 ! lea/ imp]fection seems magnifi$4 ,insects & ,disease ,once a week1 all summ] long1 my s9k g>d5s get a quick treatm5t f an all-purpose a]osol bomb1 us$ accord+ to label directions4 ,s f>1 ) "o exception 7! my/]i\s plague ( 8in*worms0 we _h 9 ! spr+ ( #aifa71 ?is has kept insects & disease at a safe di/ance4 ,w9t] ,c>e ,9 mild or w>m climates1 s9k g>d5s %\ld n ne$ any special protection 9 w9t]4 ,b 9 ,connecticut1 ! deep-freeze is s long & sev]e1 ,i move my g>d5s to ! cold frame4 ,to make sure t ! soil does n freeze & crack ! conta9]1 ,i sometimes s9k x to ! rim 9 ! soil4 ,i've also pack$ salt hay tightly ar\nd !m successfully4 ,or a g>d5 c\ld be w9t]$ ov] on an unheat$ por*4 ,b mo/ ( ! h>dy plants us$ 9 s9k g>d5s %\ld n sp5d ! w9t] indoors or 9 a w>m gre5h\se4 ,!y mu/ h a cool re/ p]iod = sev]al mon?s to complete _! natural gr[? cycle4 ,,*apt] #i ,,m9iature ,,plants1 ,,bonsai-,,/yle ,only 9 ! true ,ori5tal bonsai d art & horticulture comb9e 9 su* an extreme /ate ( p]fection--& 9 m9iature to boot4 ,pa9t+s may be z magnific5t1 b !y're inanimate4 ,anci5t trees ( ! =e/ may h equal arti/ic virtue1 b !y're n %ap$ by ! h& ( man4 ,liv+ bonsai trees1 sometimes c5turies old1 become ma/]pieces because1 says ,claude ,*idamian1 8!y're plant$ 9 philosophy1 %ap$ by art1 gr[n ) love40 ,if t s\nds z if ,i am aw$ by bonsai--,i am4 ,i w\ld nev] h ! tal5t & pati5ce to prune & %ape1 trim & tra91 9 m9ute detail ye> aft] ye>1 s t e bran*1 twig1 & t9y ne$le or leaf w\ld be p]fectly plac$ & proportion$4 ,ev5 if ,i 7 an arti/1 ,i d\bt t ,i c\ld create ! illusion ( gr&eur 9 m9uscule scale4 ,nor w\ld ,i ev] d>e assume ! responsibility = c>+ = ^! priceless1 age-old plants4 ,b t doesn't mean t bonsai is beyond me1 or any o!r g>d5] :o admires x4 ,)\t committ+ ! sacrilege ( inept imitation1 we c h our own v]sion ( ^! m9iature trees & make !m arti/ic & satisfy+ 9 our own way4 ,! orig9al bonsai trees look old & wea!r-beat5 because !y are old & wea!r-beat54 ,! ,japanese adopt$ ?is art f ! ,*9ese _m c5turies ago4 ,our trees 9 bonsai-/yle are n likely to h t v5]able age1 b !y c h "*4 ,!y c h ! l9es ( trees t h held a prec>i\s foot+ on ! side ( a rocky slope1 h be5 b5t by ! w9d or twi/$ by mighty /orms4 ,because e "p ( x is 9 p]fect proportion to e o!r "p1 a f9e bonsai tree creates an illusion ( trem5d\s size--z if y 7 look+ ?r\gh ! wrong end ( a telescope to a giant m ?an a hundr$ ye>s old4 ,our dw>f$ trees c be p]fectly proportion$ & create ! same illusion4 ,al?\gh !re is no sub/itute = true antiquity1 our dw>f$ trees c be arti/ic 9 _! own way )\t pret5d+ to be anci5t4 ,by mak+ "s concessions 7)\t desecrat+ ! art7 we c take suitable trees & turn !m into 8,ori5taliz$0 g>d5 ornam5ts1 & d x 9 "o ye>1 n t54 ,if ! prun+ & tra9+ is done ) c>e & arti/ry1 ! result w be a bonsai :i* is a di/+ui%$ ornam5t & p>ticul>ly appropriate = contempor>y ar*itecture1 & also = l&scape ar*itecture4 ,i h se5 a bonsai ( ,s>g5t's junip] set beside a g>d5 pool1 its twi/+ bran*es sway+ out & ov] ! wat]1 & reflect$ 9 x4 ,tw9 7b n id5tical7 bonsai trees are />tl+ly effective2 = example1 "o on ea* side at ! top ( a set ( =mal /eps4 ,bonsai c be us$ z a c5t] ( int]e/ on a patio or t]race to acc5t an entrance1 on top ( l[ walls1 or aga9/ ! wall at ! end ( a pa?4 ,la/ summ]1 9 our wild g>d51 my husb& damm$ up a t9y /ream at a po9t :]e x began to run d[n a %ort b r /eep & %ad$ slope4 ,?is creat$ a small pool f :i* ! wat] trickles ov] ! dam & drops onto a s]ies ( rock l$ges bel[4 ,we plant$ ! banks on bo? sides ) f]ns1 wild g+]1 bloodroot1 trillium1 & o!r wildl+s4 ,b some?+ 0 ne$$ at ! top1 "s small tree or %rub t w\ld integrate ! dam into ! picture & w\ld be 9 h>mony ) ! woodsy surr\nd+s4 ,we consid]$ all ! dw>f1 %ade-tol]ant ev]gre5s our local nurs]ies _h to (f]1 b no?+ seem$ j "r4 ,we sc\r$ our woods1 b ! only l[-gr[+ trees 7:i* are mighty few 9 our area7 7 too /raight & erect4 ,! m\nta9 laurels & o!r %rubs ) int]e/+ l9es w\ld ev5tually gr[ too l>ge4 ,s we decid$ to try :at1 = u1 is an exp]im5t4 ,we f\nd a :ite p9e less ?an two feet tall ) a sugge/ion ( ! irregul> %ape we _h be5 look+ =4 ,we lift$ x c>efully1 took x home1 root-prun$ x1 & plant$ x 9 ! be/ bonsai tradition1 9 a /urdy box j l>ge en\gh to hold ! roots b leav+ a little room to sp>e ar\nd ! edge4 ,!n we took ! tree to ! top ( ! dam & plant$ x by s9k+ ! box 9 ! soil4 ,aft] "s weeks1 :5 ! p9e %[$ no sign ( ill effects f be+ mov$1 & 0 mak+ new gr[?1 we %ap$ & prun$ x1 & !n wir$ x1 bonsai-/yle1 along ! l9es ( ! tree we _h be5 hunt+ =4 ,illu/ration3 ,/reptoc>pus--?is v>iety is ! delightful little ,weismoor hybrid4 ,) s5sible c>e & w9t] protection1 prun+ & root-prun+ :5 x ?reat5s to gr[ too l>ge1 & tra9+ 9 ! way we ?9k x %\ld gr[1 ! little p9e w1 we hope1 mature into a gn>l$ gnome 9 proportion & h>mony ) its woodl& sett+4 ,( c\rse1 we plan to provide a new box at root-prun+ "t be=e ! old "o c rot & set ! dw>f$ roots free to roam ! soil ar\nd x4 ,,indoor ,,bonsai1 ,,h>dy ,,or ,,semih>dy ,! real ,japanese bonsai is an outdoor inhabitant1 usually "o ( a collection t is br\ght indoors = display purposes & = only a few days at a "t4 ,b by us+ t5d] plants t want m w>m?1 gr[]s are beg9n+ to create bonsai t c be us$ decoratively indoors ! ye> r\nd4 ,9 a %ad[ box1 on a c(fee table or special /&1 ev5 z a table c5t]piece !y %\ld always be alone & ) no accessories to detract f _! unique /yle4 ,la/ w9t] ,i ?or\ghly enjoy$ />t+ a collection ( indoor m9iatures1 frank copies ( ,japanese "n bonsai1 & ev5 ! wee f+]tip %9to type4 ,^! are a special *all5ge because to pres]ve prop] proportion1 leaves & ne$les mu/ be extra small1 & prun+ & tra9+ are p>ticul>ly crucial4 ,wat] is appli$ ) an ey$ropp]2 f]tiliz] is adm9i/]$ 9 microscopic am\nts4 ,to provide protective humidity & w>m?1 & to help keep ! small am\nt ( soil 9 t9y conta9]s f dry+ out1 we rigg$ up pla/ic-cov]$ qu>t]s on a w9d[ sill1 ) a lay] ( moi/ v]miculite4 ,our tray 0 also improvis$ f a d\ble lay] ( heavyweight alum9um foil4 ,n[1 all b ! y\nge/1 & ! v smalle/1 m9iatures are /rong en\gh to gr[ on glass %elves outside ! pla/ic t5t4 ,indoor plants1 bonsai-/yle1 are m ?an j t5d] se$l+s1 or cutt+s1 kept small 9 small conta9]s4 ,!y are patt]n$ aft] true bonsai1 ) int]e/+ "*1 arti/ic l9es1 & p]fect proportion4 ,! me*anics ( prun+ & tra9+ are v mu* ! same4 ,b because !y are n h>dy outdoor gr[]s t res5t ! hot dry air ( a h\se1 & because !y don't ne$ annual dormancy1 !y are fasc9at+ indoor ornam5ts to be liv$ ) & enjoy$ ! ye> r\nd4 ,illu/ration3 ,diff]5t types ( bonsai trees & conta9]s ,illu/ration3 ,bonsai 9 citrus ,once we became intrigu$ ) ! concept ( 8indoor bonsai0 we f\nd s _m h\se & gre5h\se plants ) picturesque prospects t ,i fe> we w nev] get to try !m all4 ,i h se$l+s & cutt+s ( all sorts1 ev5 includ+ ^? f a breakfa/ orange & a pomegranate out ( ! fruit b[l4 ,&1 ( c\rse1 small plants sold by mail-ord] suppli]s are j ! "r size to beg9 ! process ( dw>f+ & %ap+4 7,9 ! li/ at ! end ( ,*apt] #f1 plants suitable = indoor bonsai use are indicat$47 ,,outdoor ,,plants ,,= ,,dw>f+1 ,,bonsai-,,/yle ,) prop] c>e1 any woody plant--any tree1 %rub1 or v9e ) p]si/+ trunk or /ems--c be gr[n indef9itely 9 a pot4 ,) "s skill 9 prun+ bran*es & roots1 x c be p]man5tly dw>f$4 ,& ) imag9ation & arti/ry1 x c be tra9$ to re-create 9 m9iature "o ( ! maje/ic pictures ( nature4 ,h[ev]1 "s plants are m am5able to rigor\s dw>f+ ?an o!rs2 "s adapt m will+ly to gr[+ 9 conta9]s2 & "s are by nature m suitable 9 habit & appe>ance4 ,! easie/ plants to dw>f are ^? t are naturally small1 or sl[ gr[+1 & ^? ) small leaves or ne$les1 fl[]s or fruit4 ,proportion is ! mo/ important factor4 ,e elem5t--leaf1 twig1 bran*1 trunk1 root1 conta9]--mu/ be 9 h>mony & balance ) all o!rs4 ,x's n impossible to use l>g]-leav$ plants4 ,x's j a little m difficult4 ,long ne$les c be cut %ort]1 = example1 b !y mu/ be kept ! prop] l5g?4 ,l>ge leaves c be ?9n$ to relieve any feel+ ( heav9ess1 & ea* leaf c be us$ to repres5t a bran*4 ,) "s types ( decidu\s trees--say1 maples--! leaves t come out fir/ 9 ! spr+ c be p9*$ (f4 ,! leaves t come out to replace !m w be small]4 ,almo/ equally important is ! 8"*0 ( a dw>f$ plant--its irregul> or fluid l9es1 illusion ( age1 unusual aspect ( b>k or twig t make x dramatic & vibrant4 ,any =m ( art c be dull if x has no?+ except p]fect proportion to (f]4 ,) good proportion1 plus intrigu+ l9e & design1 x becomes int]e/+4 ,9 ! orig9al bonsai ! arti/ transplant$ a tree he f\nd gr[+ 9 ! wild & c>efully cons]v$ ! mis%ap5 l9es made by buffet+ wea!r1 or he v c>efully copi$1 or re-creat$1 a tree he _h se5 hold+ a prec>i\s foot+ high on a rocky ridge & p]haps dipp+ d[n into a w9dy gorge4 ,^! %apes & =ms are n[ ! basis = specific classes ( bonsai :i* we c borr[ or adapt4 ,s ! 8"*0 ( a plant may sugge/ t x be tra9$ z if x 7 gr[+ out at a "r angle f a rocky slope ) its roots cov]+ a /one2 z a grove1 to weep or cascade2 or z a gigantic1 s+le-trunk$ =e/ mon>* ) pitt$1 wea!r-worn b>k4 ,or p]haps1 lightn+ might h split ! trunk1 leav+ "p ( x jagg$ & dead4 ,! two trunks may h become entangl$ ) ea* o!r4 ,bran*es may h be5 bl[n 9 "o direction s long t !y b5d t way p]man5tly4 ,types ( ,plants ,any woody plant ^: p>ts are 9 prop] proportion = dw>f+--& p>ticul>ly1 any t %[s promise ( int]e/+ l9es or 8"*0--is a good prospect = bonsai4 ,! conif]\s ev]gre5s are mo/ popul>1 because !y hold _! foliage all ye>1 & because small-ne$l$ types are comp>atively pl5tiful4 ,small-leav$ decidu\s trees c be at _! mo/ attractive be/ ) spr+'s budd+ new gr[?1 summ]'s airy foliage1 fall's brilliant color1 or ) ! silh\ette ( a nak$ trunk 9 w9t]4 ,) fl[]+ trees & %rubs ! *oice ( v>ieties n>r[s ev5 m4 ,l>ge fl[]s ) brilliant color & ov]p[]+ fragrance may de/roy balance & proportion1 & detract f ! beauty ( ! plant itself4 ,m delicate plants are m likely to enhance ! picture4 ,= obvi\s reasons1 plants t be> fruits & b]ries 9 ! prop] scale are ! h>de/ to f9d1 & culturally ! mo/ difficult4 7,= plants t are suitable = outdoor bonsai1 see li/ at ! end ( ,*apt] #ad47 ,s\rces ,bonsai becomes a reality fa/]1 ( c\rse1 :5 y />t ) a fairly mature plant4 ,! mo/ fruitful s\rce is ! selection ( ?ree-ye>-old trees & %rubs at y\r local nurs]y4 ,^? gr[+ 9 gallon-siz$ cans1 or o!r conta9]s1 naturally accept prun+ & transplant+ ) ! lea/ setback4 ,!y %\ld be heal?y plants1 n ov]gr[n or neglect$1 t h be5 regul>ly root-prun$ & transplant$ ?r\gh _! infancy4 ,x is p]fectly safe to buy !m pot-b\nd if t condition has n p]si/$ = sev]al seasons1 ) ! out] roots all dead z a result4 ,9 select+ a specim51 fir/ exam9e v>ieties t are by nature sl[-gr[+ & h leaves1 or ne$les1 9 p]fect scale4 ,be selective1 pass up ! symmetrical specim5s t are be/ = ord9>y l&scap+ purposes1 & look = t "o plant 9 a ?\s&1 ! "o ) int]e/+ 8"*0--peculi>ity ( %ape1 irregul> bran*es1 l[ horizontal gr[?1 /ocky or twi/$ trunk4 ,! mo/ ideal plant has its l>ge/ bran* ne> ! base1 & has no regul> or opposite bran*es to be prun$ away4 ,next to above-gr\nd developm5t 9 importance1 is ! bel[-gr\nd root sy/em4 ,to be ideal1 ! root sy/em %\ld be a compact1 %all[ mass r ?an "o long taproot ) a few (f%oots4 ,to make x ev5 m ideal1 ! /\te/ roots %\ld be gr[+ ne> ! surface4 ,y\ng]1 small] bonsai plants are readily available f mail-ord] suppli]s :o specialize 9 !m4 ,"h1 make y\r selection accord+ to v>iety1 & !n tra9 y\r plants z y gr[ !m4 ,b bew>e ( *eap 8b>ga9 (f]s40 ,i speak ) ?is advice because ( ! exp]i5ce ( "s ( my fri5ds4 ,!y 7 too intrigu$ by ,sunday-newspap] ads4 ,buy only f reliable gr[]s :o h inve/$ "t & c>e 9 develop+ heal?y plants &1 bett] yet1 h label$ !m true to "n4 ,= ^? :o are m int]e/$ 9 ! f9i%$ "w ( art ?an 9 ! gr[+ & creat+ ( x1 "s flori/s & nurs]ies adv]tise mature1 or ne>ly mature1 bonsai4 ,aga9 may ,i say1 8,bew>e40 ,! suppli]'s reliability is ev5 m important4 ,sometimes y c f9d preci\s bonsai-type %rubs or trees gr[+ 9 ! wild4 ,small se$l+s ( hemlock1 a%1 bir*1 maple1 & "s elms1 if !y are dug v c>efully--& at j ab\t any "t ( ! ye>--c be us$ z m9iature bonsai1 or !y c be plant$ 9 ! g>d5 = a few ye>s until !y are l>g]4 ,usually1 ! taproot has to be cut back r sev]ely to enc\rage ! developm5t ( a spread+ mass ( small] roots4 ,/>t y\r regul> prun+ z soon z ! plant recov]s f transplant+ %ock4 ,! l>g] native plants %\ld be tak5 :5 !y are dormant1 9 late fall or ! e>lie/ spr+4 ,9 se>*+1 look = ^? t h be5 naturally dw>f$ & mis%ap5 by mis=tune4 ,9 digg+1 make sure ! soil is s moi/ t mu* ( x w cl+ to ! roots4 ,keep ! roots moi/ & well cov]$ aga9/ dry+ sun & w9ds until ! transplant is safely 9 ! soil aga94 ,= any su* wildl+s1 take along en\gh ( ! surr\nd+ soil to fill ! conta9] into :i* !y are go+4 ,?is w make !m feel at home 9 _! new place 9 ! g>d5 b$4 ,_m gr[]s n[ propagate _! own bonsai plants2 ?us !y c control %ape1 root-spread1 l9e1 & design f ! v beg9n+4 ,almo/ all ( ! propagat+ me?ods outl9$ 9 ,*apt] #aj are useful "h1 "s especially s4 ,cutt+s ( all k9ds w produce /\t-trunk$ plants mu* fa/] ?an se$s4 ,plants su* z will[1 holly1 g9kgo1 & ivy c be />t$ f /ems z ?ick z an in* or s 9 diamet]4 ,) cutt+s y c h quantities ( new plants f "o p>5t1 all ) ! same v>iegations or o!r *>act]i/ics4 ,ei!r gr\nd or air lay]+ c give y plants t are l>g] ?an ^? obta9$ f cutt+s4 ,by select+ a c]ta9 bran* y c be sur] ( gett+ ! *>act]i/ics & %ape y want4 ,if y\r bonsai is to be well balanc$1 select a well-proportion$ bran* ) close twiggy gr[?4 ,by lay]+ y c also correct an unattractive bonsai1 gr[+ a new "o f a plant t has become too tall & gangly1 or "o t has badly =m$ roots4 ,graft+ = bonsai plants is n widely practic$ because too (t5 x leaves a visible sc> or "s o!r sign ( artificiality1 & also because !re is ! dang] ( undesirable spr\ts %oot+ up f ! roots4 ,plants f a graft are g5]ally weak] ?an cutt+s or lay]s :i* h _! own roots4 ,if y\r plant happ5s to be a valuable "o1 y c (t5 improve its %ape by graft+ on new bran*es :]e !y w d ! mo/ good2 or good bran*es c be graft$ onto picturesque1 gn>l$ roots4 ,i h nev] made a s]i\s ef=t to graft 9 su* cases1 b ,i h se5 "s good results f ! "w ( o!r gr[]s4 ,gr[+ bonsai plants f se$ requires inf9ite pati5ce--z a w>n+1 ! process takes ye>s4 ,b se$l+s1 once y h !m go+1 & ) ! heal?ie/ ( root sy/ems1 w live indef9itely4 ,se$s ( bonsai-type plants are available f sev]al gr[]s4 ,%\ld !y ne$ special prep>ation1 su* z nick+ or /ratify+1 ! se$ packets %\ld say s4 ,:5 se$l+s h sev]al true leaves & are ready = transplant+1 cut back ! /rong taproot 7%\ld !re be "o7 by at lea/ "o-?ird4 ,?is w enc\rage root-bran*+4 ,:5 pott+ se$l+s1 spread ! side roots s !y w develop ev5ly ne> ! soil surface4 ,prun+ & tra9+ c beg9 :ile ! plants are /ill q "y4 ,plant ! /em on a slant4 ,p9* new tip gr[? = developm5t ( side bran*es4 ,tie /raight trunk /ems to a bamboo cane1 or p]haps j a sliv]2 or o!rwise guide ! "y %rub1 or tree1 t[>d ! l9es y h 9 m9d = its mature effect4 ,,bonsai ,,conta9]s ,9 no o!r art =m is x m obvi\s t a subord9ate elem5t su* z a conta9] c make or m> ! p]fection ( a picture4 ,= in/ance1 ) a pa9t+ ! frame c h small faults )\t less5+ ! impression ( a ma/]piece4 ,b bonsai is s />k t a slight imp]fection c become a gl>+ error4 ,s1 al?\gh ! conta9] is m]ely a support+ feature1 x becomes only a little less important ?an ! c5t] ( int]e/1 ! plant4 ,x mu/ h>monize ) ! plant1 reflect & supplem5t its beauty1 & n detract f its lead+ role4 ,import$ ,japanese bonsai conta9]s ( ! traditional type1 n[ readily available1 are usually %all[ b[ls or di%es ( glaz$ 7or unglaz$7 c]amic4 ,!y are nev] glaz$ on ! inside & are usually sold 9 sets ( ?ree mat*$ units ( graduat$ size4 ,contempor>y ,am]ican arti/s & manufactur]s are also turn+ out pans & trays made ( dull metals1 tile1 & wood4 ,! wood may be ei!r ( a natural f9i% or arti/ically wea!r$4 ,= outdoor bonsai1 wood mu/ necess>ily be treat$ = durability & wea!r resi/ance4 ,= indoor plant+s1 conta9]s c v (t5 be improvis$4 ,i've us$ bronze a% trays1 wood5 salad b[ls1 %apely pla/ic di%es 7%all[71 & odds & ends ( pott]y--any?+ ( ! "r motif 9 :i* x is possible to bore1 drill1 or *ip dra9age holes on ! bottom4 ,_m ( our mod]n c]amics are 9 complete h>mony ) bonsai4 ,b y mu/ h ^? dra9age holes1 o!rwise y\r wat]+ problems are comp\nd$4 ,! ideal bonsai conta9]s are seldom ornate2 really !y %\ldn't be4 ,!y %\ld h ! grace & elegance ( 8exp5sive simplicity10 :i* doesn't mean !y are exp5sive4 ,!y j look z ?\gh !y 74 ,colors are subdu$1 n bright or %[y4 ,z a rule to foll[1 d>k] & somb] %ades are us$ = ev]gre5s1 light] %ades = fl[]+ plants1 ! specific *oice dep5d+ on ! color ( ! bloom4 ,9 %ape & =m1 bonsai conta9]s are simple & graceful & are select$ to set (f ! %ape or l9es ( ! plants4 ,erect trunks (t5 take %all[1 rectangul> conta9]s4 ,hang+ or weep+ l9es call = r\nd conta9]s ) m dep?4 ,squ>e or oval conta9]s are us$ = extremely delicate1 graceful subjects4 ,conta9] size1 ( c\rse1 dep5ds on ! plants !mselves4 ,z a g5]al rule1 ! smalle/ & mo/ %all[ conta9] t is culturally practical1 & 9 good proportion1 is ! be/4 ,9 true bonsai conta9]s1 diamet]s range f two to tw5ty-five in*es2 dep?s1 f "o to t5 in*es4 ,! accept$ rule = good proportions all[s ! plant to occupy #hj p] c5t ( ! picture1 ! conta9] #bj p] c5t4 ,%\ld y h v small plants ! ratio is slightly *ang$--#fj p] c5t = plant1 #dj p] c5t = ! conta9]4 ,h[ev]1 ^! figures %\ld n be consid]$ z h>d & fa/1 b z a guide :5 pur*as+ conta9]s4 ,y\r eye may tell y :at is bett] suit$ = y\r p>ticul> plant or %rub4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,r specific cultural practices h evolv$ = dw>f+ h>dy g>d5 plants1 trees1 & %rubs1 & gr[+ !m 9 small conta9]s4 ,t5d] h\se & gre5h\se plants1 dw>f$ & gr[n z indoor bonsai1 are also pott$1 prun$1 tra9$1 & wat]$ z outl9$ 9 ?is *apt]4 ,o!rwise1 !y are gr[n l ! w9d[-g>d5 plants 9 ,*apt] #a4 ,root-prun+ ,?is is (t5 ! fir/ ?+ y d = a plant t is to be gr[n bonsai-/yle4 ,x is a proc$ure t is repeat$ regul>ly if y\r plant is to h a long life4 ,dw>f trees & %rubs are root-prun$ s !y w fit _! small conta9]s1 or to make room = fre% soil :5 !y are repott$1 or to keep ! root sy/em 9 balance ) ! gr[? above soil t is be+ re/rict$4 ,prun+ also keeps ! roots compact1 ne> ! surface ( ! soil1 & vigor\sly "y4 ,remov+ old1 woody roots enc\rages ! gr[? ( f9e new ones4 ,:5 se$l+s1 root$ cutt+s1 & small newly pur*as$ or collect$ plants are made ready = _! fir/ bonsai conta9]s1 !y are n imm$iately root-prun$ 9 a sev]e s5se4 ,any roots t are dead %\ld be trimm$ (f & long taproots %\ld be cut back at lea/ "o-?ird4 ,o!rwise1 x's a matt] ( trimm+ (f ! root ball ) z little di/urbance z possible1 j en\gh to fit ! conta9]4 ,aft] !y h be5 e/abli%$1 plants are root-prun$ :5 !y are repott$4 ,:5 roots are cr[d$ & completely cov] ! soil 9 a close me%1 x's "t to repot & root-prune4 ,= "s plants ?is may come once 9 a ye>1 = o!rs once 9 five ye>s4 ,hold ! base ( ! trunk 9 "o h&--y\r left h& if y are a "r-h&]4 ,use a dull-po9t$ p5cil 7! ,japanese use a *op/ick7 & loos5 ! soil ar\nd ! outside4 ,pick away ab\t "o-?ird ( x if ! plant is e/abli%$1 some:at m on y\ng] plants4 ,:5 y h f9i%$1 ! soil ball %\ld be1 r\ghly speak+1 "o-f\r? small] ?an its conta9]4 ,!n1 ) %>p scissors1 cut away all ! loose root ends :i* y h remov$ f ! soil4 ,?is is r dra/ic surg]y1 al?\gh n l remov+ an arm & a leg ( a g>d5]1 because ! plant or %rub has ! happy faculty ( gr[+ new roots4 ,h[ev]1 x w ne$ special c>e & protection until x is back on its feet aga94 ,bonsai plants are root-prun$ & return$ to ! same conta9] ye> aft] ye>4 ,none ( ?is mak+ ea* conta9] "o size l>g] ea* "t ! plant is mov$ into a new h\se4 ,t's = h\se plants p] se4 ,soil ,pott+ soil = dw>f$ trees & %rubs is p>ticul>ly important4 ,!re is s little ( x 9 small conta9]s4 ,9 g5]al1 x %\ld provide good dra9age & a]ation :ile also hold+ a c]ta9 am\nt ( moi/ure4 ,on ! specific side1 soil cont5ts & textures %\ld v>y to meet ! individual plant's ne$s4 ,if y\r plant happ5s to h be5 dug locally1 take along a supply ( local soil4 ,if y happ5 to h purlo9$ ! plant f a neighbor's woods1 purlo9 a little soil4 ,x's no m ( a s9 to h /ol5 a %eep ?an half a %eep4 ,9 our neighborhood x is a /&+ joke ab\t h[ _m plants1 flat pav+ /ones1 etc41 we swipe f ea* o!r4 ,if y h be5 hone/ en\gh to h b\ght y\r plant f a nurs]y1 ask _! advice on ! soil4 ,if !y are n sm>t1 al?\gh mo/ ( !m are1 get ! ref]5ce book d[n (f ! %elf & f9d out :e!r ! plant craves a mixture t is s&y1 ri* 9 humus1 acid or alkal9e1 f9e or co>se4 ,y h a baby on y\r h&s4 ,treat x "r & x w aw>d y ) adul?ood 9 bonsai4 ,neglect x & x w curl up & die4 ,mix y\r soil z y w\ld a baby's =mula4 ,rememb]1 babies cry :5 ! =mula is faulty2 plants c't4 ,!y sil5tly pass away4 ,pott+ & ,repott+ ,i am frequ5tly ask$ h[ (t5 an e/abli%$ tree or %rub %\ld be repott$4 ,x dep5ds1 fir/1 on h[ fa/ x gr[s4 ,a will[ may ne$ ?is att5tion twice a ye>1 a conif] once 9 five ye>s4 ,a g5]al rule is to repot fl[]+ & fruit+ plants ab\t once a ye>1 mo/ decidu\s v>ieties e o!r ye>1 ev]gre5s e ?ree to five ye>s4 ,b don't foll[ t s*$ule too lit]ally4 ,if a tree beg9s to )] or look weak1 if its color turns sickly & x %[s no sign ( gr[?1 if its roots are s pack$ !y hump up ! soil1 root-prun+ & repott+ are (t5 ! 8%ot 9 ! arm0 t c save x4 ,! mo/ favorable repott+ seasons v>y ) types ( plants & ! climate4 ,aga91 x's a good idea to consult "s au?ority or ref]5ce book4 ,9 g5]al1 & 9 mo/ areas1 x is safe to repot ev]gre5s1 decidu\s foliage v>ieties1 & summ]-or fall-fl[]+ types 9 e>ly spr+ be=e new gr[? beg9s4 ,z = spr+-fl[]+ plants1 repot imm$iately aft] fl[]+2 = fruit+ types1 9 e>ly autumn be=e cold wea!r sets 94 ,z a side light1 x is possible to use wat]tight conta9]s m9us dra9age holes4 ,t is r desirable :5 a plant is to be display$ on f9ely f9i%$ furniture 9 ! h\se4 ,! conta9] %\ld be a %ade l>g] ?an usual s t1 9 pott+1 a corn] area or space along ! side c be left empty & ! soil slop$ d[n t[>d x4 ,if !re is any /&+ wat] x w %[ up 9 ?is section4 ,j up-end ! conta9] & dra9 (f ! excess wat]4 ,9 ! process make sure t ! plant is n also dra9$ (f or di/urb$4 ,b t y w "k f pla9 common s5se4 ,if a pot has dra9age holes1 ,i always make sure !y are p>tially cov]$ ) crock]y or alum9um w9d[ scre5 s ! soil w n sift d[n & clog ! holes4 ,to insure ev5 bett] dra9age1 ,i scre5 ! fir/ lay] s t x is co>se & granul>1 put a little soil on top1 & !n set ! plant 9 place4 ,9 oblong or oval conta9]s1 ! trunk is usually "o-?ird ( ! di/ance f ! end & a little beh9d ! c5t] l9e4 ,( c\rse1 t dep5ds on ! %ape ( ! conta9]s4 ,9 r\nd or squ>e conta9]s1 ! plant is usually c5t]$4 ,:5 plant+1 fill 9 ! soil gradually4 ,use a p5cil1 or if y h ! true ,ori5tal feel+1 a *op/ick1 to tuck ! soil 9 tightly ar\nd ! roots4 ,:atev] y use1 be sure to elim9ate any pockets ( air4 ,roots don't l x4 ,z to h[ tightly y pack x1 t dep5ds on ! type ( plant & ! texture ( ! soil4 ,if y\r soil is built up ar\nd ! edges & slop$ t[>d ! c5t]1 y w h a depression t w hold wat] until x c seep d[n to ! roots bel[4 ,unless y h "s p>ticul> plan or design1 f9i% (f ! surface ) a gr\nd cov] ( moss1 or p]haps a lay] ( gravel4 ,moss is n only an add$ attraction b functions z a mul* & delays ! evaporation ( moi/ure f ! soil und]nea?4 ,aft] repott+1 soak ! soil ?or\ghly1 & soak ! conta9]1 :i* is probably dri$ out4 ,mi/ ! foliage & remove any debris su* z fall5 leaves & petals4 ,!n keep ! plant %elt]$ = sev]al weeks until x is re-e/abli%$4 ,rememb]1 x has _h :at a human be+ w\ld reg>d z a major op]ation4 ,"s ( ! mo/ appeal+ bonsai plants are gr[n ) _! roots ar\nd a rock ( int]e/+ & h>moni\s size1 %ape1 color1 & texture4 ,s(t1 por\s tufa is especially good = ?is purpose because y c cut & %ape x easily4 ,y c holl[ out cavities & crevices1 j ! place = roots to gr[4 ,any rock %\ld h a /able base4 ,please don't let x tip or wobble4 ,= ?is sort ( plant+1 select a heal?y plant 9 vigor\s gr[? ) roots long en\gh to rea* d[n ! side ( ! /one4 ,prune away any roots t are too %ort or dead1 & remove ! soil f ! o!rs4 ,set ! base ( ! trunk 9 place on top ( ! rock & arrange ! roots s t ! tips rea* d[n & c be buri$ 9 ! soil 9 ! conta9]4 ,bo? roots & plant may ne$ to be an*or$ 9 place = a :ile2 t is1 until !y c /& on _! own4 ,su* plants naturally ne$ special wat]+ & protection = ! fir/ few mon?s1 p]haps ev5 = a ye> or s4 ,y c help !m along by rubb+ soil into ! roots aft] !y are fa/5$ 9 place1 or cov]+ !m tempor>ily ) a ?9 lay] ( moi/ moss4 ,%\ld y d any repott+1 be c>eful n to loos5 ! roots on ! rock4 ,rec5tly1 9 ! home ( "o ( my ,r$d+ neighbors1 ,i saw a bonsai arrangem5t t pretty mu* foll[s :at ,i h be5 describ+ above1 except t x goes x "o bett]4 ,?is g>d5]1 9 ! se>* = ! 8"r0 rock1 _h walk$ miles along ! /one f5ces t divide fields1 woods1 & prop]ties 9 our area4 ,ev5tually %e f\nd a beautifully wea!r$ specim5 ) a l>ge pocket 9 ! top4 ,?is %e fill$ ) a ri*1 moi/ure-hold+ soil mixture1 encas+ "s ( ! roots ( h] bonsai 9 x4 ,!n %e set ! rock 9 wat] 9 a %all[ conta9] to help keep x moi/4 ,som$ay ,i am go+ to defy ! snakes t are said to lurk 9 ! cracks & crevices ( our rock walls & see if ,i c't f9d some?+ to approximate :at my neighbor discov]$4 ,i hope x w h a few li*5s on x4 ,t w\ld be a cr[n+ t\* ( age & antiquity4 ,%ap+ & ,prun+ ,^! are ! te*niques1 says "o au?or1 t 8make bonsai culture an art40 ,t /atem5t alone is suffici5t reason to invalidate j ab\t all ( ! specific rules4 ,b !re are o!rs--! wide v>iations among plants & types ( plants1 plus ! p]sonal elem5t1 ! v>iances 9 p]sonal ta/es & degrees ( arti/ry4 ,in/ead ( try+ to cov] bonsai prun+ & wir+ 9 complete detail 7!re are _m excell5t books on ! subject71 ,i'd r speak f p]sonal exp]i5ce & set d[n ! basic pr9ciples z ,i see !m & h us$ !m4 ,by foll[+ ^! pr9ciples--n ^w = ^w1 or too lit]ally1 b ) y\r own creative +5uity & imag9ation--,i feel y c %ape a true bonsai plant1 or adaptations 9 ! bonsai mann]4 ,fir/1 let's def9e ! objective--a m9iature tree or %rub ) e "p 9 p]fect scale1 ! l9e & design ( trunk & bran*es cle>ly outl9$ & n =c$ or di/ort$ b naturally picturesque4 ,if y />t ) a v small plant1 a se$l+1 or a root$ cutt+1 ! *oice ( %ape & design is mo/ly up to y4 ,b m mature plants almo/ always sugge/ _! own =m4 ,a trunk may be slightly twi/$1 a bran* slightly b5t1 ! leaves or ne$les heavi] 9 "o area ?an ano!r4 ,y simply c>ry on ! illusion 9 z natural a mann] z possible4 ,9 prun+1 ! fir/ /ep is to remove all weak or dead wood1 & any unwant$ bran*es t cross unattractively or p]haps g (f 9 ! wrong direction4 ,!n1 y decide :e!r m bran*es %\ld be prun$ away--to reveal ! basic =m ( ! tree 9 g5]al or ! trunk 9 p>ticul>2 to light5 ! ov]-all effect2 to help create ! desir$ symmetrical or asymmetrical %ape4 ,if ! plant has be5 root-prun$1 ! top %\ld be prun$ proportionally4 ,top gr[? & roots %\ld always be kept 9 balance4 ,gr[+ tips are p9*$ or cut back to enc\rage ! developm5t ( side %oots1 or m]ely to keep ! plant 9 dw>f proportions4 ,f "h on1 prun+ dep5ds on ! plant & ! plann$ design4 ,sl[-gr[+ types may ne$ trimm+ only once a ye>2 o!rs ne$ con/ant att5tion4 ,any undesirable or excess gr[? is be/ remov$ :ile ! plant is /ill "y s ! op]ation won't leave an unsightly sc>4 ,ne$les t are too long c be cut d[n to prop] size f "t to "t4 ,leaves t are too l>ge & heavy c be sev]ely ?9n$4 ,because fruit t is too pl5tiful c weak5 a dw>f$ tree sev]ely1 "s ( x %\ld be remov$4 ,at repott+ "t y may f9d a few roots imm$iately "u ! soil surface t h enl>g$ to su* a good size !y c be expos$ above ! soil4 ,if possible1 spread !m out slightly s !y =m a swell+ base = ! trunk4 ,?is is fun1 b takes a bit ( do+4 ,y don't want to end up ) some?+ t resembles an unan*or$ telegraph pole ) leaves at ! top4 ,/ems1 bran*es1 & trunks are tra9$ by wir+ !m & !n b5d+ !m along ! l9es y desire4 ,wir+ is be/ done 9 ! spr+4 ,new gr[? is j />t+ & ! old] woody p>ts are m supple & pliant4 ,if ! soil is left dry a few days be=e wir+1 ! wood w be ev5 easi] to "w )4 ,y c use ord9>y galvaniz$ wire4 ,if y happ5 to h only copp] wire1 try anneal+ x4 ,hold x 9 a fire & !n plunge x into cold wat]4 ,! weight & /r5g? ( ! wire w dep5d on ! size ( ! trunk or bran* ) :i* y are work+4 ,be c>eful n to get a wire t is s /iff y c't b5d x easily4 ,z to ! actual process1 fir/ fa/5 "o end ( ! wire4 ,p]haps y wrap x ar\nd ! trunk1 or bett] /ill1 /ick x deeply into ! soil4 ,next coil x r loosely ar\nd ! bran* t is be+ tra9$ & fa/5 x aga9 at ! end4 ,n[1 us+ bo? h&s1 b5d ! wir$ bran* 9 ! direction y want x to g4 ,be firm1 b be g5tle & cauti\s4 ,ease up if ! bran* %[s signs ( break+ or be+ injur$4 ,don't hurry ! job4 ,if necess>y1 only b5d x a little ! fir/ "t4 ,b5d x a little m ! next week1 & ! weeks aft] t4 ,if y are tempt$ to ru%1 /op & ?9k ( ! bonsai creations y h se5 on display at fl[]s %[s4 ,usually y w h se5 a c>d t says ! creation is fifty or m ye>s old4 ,be especially c>eful ) old h>d5$ gr[? or plants ) t5d] b>k t is easily bruis$ or brok54 ,mo/ important1 once y />t to b5d a bran*1 don't *ange y\r m9d & try to b5d x back ! orig9al way4 ,x w almo/ surely die4 ,plan be=e y act4 ,dep5d+ on ! type & age ( ! plant1 wires may be left 9 place = six mon?s1 a ye>1 or ev5 m4 ,h[ev]1 wat* c>efully = signs t ! plant is be+ *ok$ or disfigur$ due to heavy gr[?4 ,!re are also "s easy ways to tra9 p>ts ( plants )\t wir+ !m4 ,bran*es c be pull$ d[n to a horizontal l9e by loop+ s(t cord ar\nd !m & hit*+ x to ! conta9]4 ,!y c be made to hang d[n1 or weep1 by hang+ weights at ! tips4 ,if y want to /raight5 a trunk1 tie x ) some?+ /rong1 l raffia1 to a /raight bamboo /ake4 ,to n>r[ a wide =k betwe5 two bran*es1 pull !m toge!r ) raffia4 ,to wid5 a =k1 prop x ap>t ) a light wood5 w$ge4 ,location ,:e!r y h a collection ( bonsai gr[+ on tables or b5*es1 or p]haps j a few plants1 9 summ] give !m outdoor gr[+ qu>t]s :]e !re is a free circulation ( air4 ,full sunlight is good except dur+ ! hotte/ weeks or mon?s4 ,be c>eful to protect !m aga9/ hot1 dry+ w9ds & burn+ sun1 :i* !y _c /&4 ,be+ 9 small conta9]s1 excessive heat or dryness is dang]\s4 ,we _h "s old bamboo %ades t once enclos$ our por* :i* 7 good protection4 ,we also _h "s la? scre5s :i* came 9 h&y4 ,lack+ ei!r1 hang up old %eets or sections ( burlap4 ,y c help by keep+ x moi/ ) ! g>d5 hose4 ,wat]+ ,_m factors det]m9e h[ (t5 y\r plants %\ld be wat]$--age1 type1 size1 h[ rec5tly !y 7 repott$1 size ( root sy/em1 & ! usual climatic conditions su* z temp]ature & humidity4 ,ab\t ! only concrete ?+ ,i c say is t y\r plants w res5t neglect1 & w %[ x4 ,newly pott$ plants %\ld be kept moi/ con/antly until !y beg9 to make new gr[? or %[ o!r signs t !y h recov]$ f prun+ & transplant+4 ,= plants t are e/abli%$1 ! ideal is limit$ moi/ure 9 ! soil4 ,don't keep x s wet t rank gr[? is enc\rag$4 ,& please bew>e ( rot4 ,t is "o ( ! mo/ evil ( evils :5 y are too g5]\s ) ! wat]+ c4 ,at ! o!r extreme1 ! soil %\ldn't be s dry t ! plant wilts beyond recov]y4 ,y1 z a gr[]1 w h to det]m9e ?is = y\rself4 ,i d x by feel+ ! soil 9 ! conta9]4 ,if x feels moi/ to ! f+]s1 no wat] is ne$$4 ,let x feel dry & x probably ne$s a dr9k4 ,:5 y d wat]1 be ?or\gh4 ,make sure ! soil is s completely moi/5$ t ! excess wat] runs out ! dra9age hole 9 ! bottom ( ! conta9]4 ,f]tiliz+ ,!re is a def9ite1 delicate balance betwe5 too mu* & too little f]tiliz] = a bonsai plant4 ,too mu* food & x gr[s too l>ge & is load$ ) l>ge foliage1 fl[]s1 & fruit4 ,if y fe$ x too sp>+ly1 x w suff] f malnutrition4 ,i mo/ c]ta9ly wi% ,i c\ld give y an exact rule to use4 ,i fe> no "o c4 ,requirem5ts diff] = diff]5t plants4 ,all ,i c (f] is a few basic pr9ciples4 ,! re/ is up to y4 ,= ! fir/ few mon?s aft] y h repott$ a plant 9 fre% soil1 )hold all f]tiliz]4 ,don't f]tilize a plant t is weak or sick or approa*+ dormancy1 & don't f]tilize :5 ! soil 9 ! pot is dry4 ,be al]t to fad+ leaf color1 reluctant gr[?1 & all simil> signs t a plant is suff]+ = want ( nutri5ts4 ,^! signs may be mo/ app>5t dur+ ! spr+ season ( mo/ active gr[?4 ,organic f]tiliz]s su* z bone meal1 liquid manure1 or fi% emulsion are usually recomm5d$1 & %\ld be us$ sp>+ly 9 weak solutions4 ,! purpose ( ?is fe$+ is to keep ! plant heal?y b /ill small1 & n to enc\rage l>g] gr[?4 ,insects & ,disease ,my bonsai plants are mu* too preci\s to take *ances ) any sort ( infection or insect infe/ation4 ,z a prev5tative1 ,i use an all-purpose a]osol bomb regul>ly1 accord+ to directions on ! label4 ,con/antly ,i keep a %>p eye = any signs ( tr\ble4 ,?ank goodness1 up to n[ ,i h _h no s]i\s ?reats1 b %\ld !y come along1 !re is a rem$y ,i h us$ on o!r plants4 ,i w\ld dip !m1 conta9] & all1 9 an appropriate solution1 ?us mak+ sure x w\ld p5etrate e crevice & cov] e surface4 ,= outdoor bonsai & ! problems mo/ likely to beset plants :ile 9 _! summ] qu>t]s1 ,i h else:]e discuss$ insects & diseases ( trees & %rubs4 ,^? g5]al pr9ciples also apply to bonsai4 ,w9t] ,c>e ,9 areas :]e freez+ temp]atures are ! rule or1 z "h 9 ,connecticut1 :]e temp]atures are mu* l[]1 dw>f$ pott$ trees & %rubs %\ld sp5d ! w9t] :]e ! soil 9 ! small conta9]s w n freeze4 ,we h a tight cold frame :]e we plunge ! pots into ! soil1 !n cov] ev]y?+ ) /raw & salt hay4 ,^? :o happ5 to h an unheat$ por*1 "o t is glass$ 91 b :]e ! temp]ature does n g bel[ freez+1 h a good w9t] qu>t]s4 ,b1 be c>eful1 don't let ! soil 9 ! conta9]s dry out completely4 ,keep a wat*ful eye4 ,aft] t w>n+1 may ,i (f] ano!r4 ,please don't coddle plants by keep+ !m w>m 9 ! h\se or gre5h\se4 ,a cool p]iod ( complete re/ is (t5 v b5eficial1 or ev5 a t\* ( fro/4 ,,*apt] #aj ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,,9 ,,! ,,l&scape ,a picturesque surprise on a g5tly slop+1 sunny bank c\ld be a w9d-bl[n mugho p9e beside an outcropp+ rock t's lightly drap$ by a sprawl+ cotonea/]1 ) colorful semp]vivums clu/]$ at ! base4 ,or 9 ! light %ade at ! base ( a clump ( :ite-b>k$ bir*es1 !re c\ld be a gr\p ( dw>f rhodod5drons display$ aga9/ d>k1 humus-ri* soil or a p9e-ne$le mul*4 ,on a patio or t]race1 x c\ld be a contempor>y gr\p+ ( l[1 fluffy junip]1 p]5nial lav5d]1 & wat]-poli%$ rocks4 ,^! are m9iature g>d5s--n complete l&scap+ plans = small prop]ties1 b appeal+ plant+s t (t5 pop up 9 unexpect$ places & br+ beauty into o!rwise unusable or undecorat$ areas4 ,!y're g>d5s because1 by def9ition1 !y are gr\ps ( plants t a*ieve an effect a s+le plant c\ld n create alone4 ,!y're m9iature g>d5s because !y occupy small space1 & because mo/ ( _! plants are ( m9iature proportions4 ,prop]ly design$ & execut$1 !y're equally effective 9 l>ge gr\nds or small1 ) contempor>y suburban homes1 9 in=mal sett+s1 & ev5 on e/ates ) traditionally =mal l&scapes4 ,!re's a special en*antm5t 9 ^! m9iature g>d5s4 ,! eye is attract$ by _! mode/y & re/ra9t1 & by ! utt]ly natural way !y seem to suit ! sc5e4 ,ea* plant is se5 intimately1 9 close-up2 its "* is reveal$ 9 ea* small detail4 ,& 9 ^! g>d5s ! creator c express 8 individuality s easily2 seldom does a design ev5 resemble ! "o next door4 ,illu/ration3 ,m9iature :ite poppies featur$ 9 a t9y g>d5 beside an outcropp+ ( rock ,"p ( ! appeal1 ( c\rse1 lies 9 ! *>m ( m9iature plants--t9y annuals & p]5nials1 small or sl[-gr[+ ev]gre5 & decidu\s trees & %rubs1 available 9 amaz+ly wide v>iety if y take ! tr\ble to f9d !m4 ,!re are also frequ5t opportunities to use in]t objects ) special effect4 ,small g>d5s c be design$ z sett+s = works ( art or products ( ! h&-craftsman--c]amic b[ls & urns1 au!ntic wr\ght-iron grilles1 wood c>v+s1 /atu>y1 sundials1 pools1 ev5 f\nta9s & wat]falls4 ,or a g>d5 may be design$ ) a backgr\nd ( well-plac$ rock1 a tree /ump1 or a piece ( driftwood4 ,a b5*1 ar*1 gate1 antique hit*+ po/1 or well-h\se may inspire a m9iature plant+4 ,inanimate gr\nd cov]s su* z gravel are (t5 a def9ite "p ( ! design4 ,9 "s ways m9iature g>d5s are easi] to design ?an1 = example1 /&>d items su* z fl[] b$s & f\ndation plant+s4 ,x's easi] to a*ieve orig9ality4 ,mi/akes are usually small & easily correct$4 ,on ! o!r h&1 really good design is m critical ?an 9 l>ge plant+s :]e space c swall[ errors & provide lucky effects4 ,9 m9iature1 ev5 a m9or defect %[s up imm$iately1 & may be a major calamity4 ,,design+ ,,m9iature ,,g>d5s ,! fir/ & basic requisite is an idea ! g>d5 is to express1 a !me = ! picture x is to create4 ,! objective may be to embelli% "s neglect$ nook1 disguise an unattractive corn]1 feature an unusual plant or art object1 s(t5 ! l9es ( a small pool & bl5d x ) its surr\nd+s4 ,once ! goal is set1 x is pursu$ )\t deviation4 ,= example1 a featur$ plant is kept dom9ant--n necess>ily 9 size1 b always 9 visual importance--& ev]y?+ else is subord9ate4 ,a pool plant+ does n become s elaborate t ! beauty ( mirror$ reflections or rippl+ wat] is lo/4 ,9 bo? conception & execution ! design = a m9iature g>d5 %\ld be 9 h>mony ) its surr\nd+s4 ,ne>by build+s may call = c]ta9 h>moni\s l9es & proportions4 ,l& cont\rs1 & con/ructions su* z walls & /eps1 may dictate size & %ape4 ,! ar*itecture ( a h\se & its l&scape has a /yle t %\ld n be violat$4 ,our ,connecticut l&scape dem&s in=mal or naturali/ic design 9 no unc]ta9 t]ms4 ,/raight l9es & =mal geometric %apes w\ld be n only out ( place1 b practically impossible to a*ieve4 ,! l&'s slopes & rises call = b$s ) fl[]+ curves4 ,po9ts ( int]e/ su* z massive li*5-trimm$ b\ld]s1 gn>l$ old trees1 or a w9d+ /ream are sublimely situat$ by nature's un]r+ in/9ct = :at looks "r4 ,we've m]ely clean$ !m up & made ! mo/ ( !m4 ,= n-too-mod]n h\ses built on regul>ly %ap$1 level lots1 "s sort ( =mal design is easi] to a*ieve & mu* m suitable4 ,9 ! traditional /yle1 elem5ts ( equal size & weight balance ea* o!r4 ,!re is /rict adh]5ce to a pr$et]m9$ patt]n4 ,id5tical b$s may make a =mal doory>d g>d51 = example2 mat*+ gr\ps ( plants may ornam5t opposite sides ( a gateway4 ,= h\ses ( contempor>y ar*itectural /yle !re are g>d5s ( contempor>y design1 (t5 featur+ pav$ areas & patt]ns ) di/9ct angles & curves4 ,plant+s are bas$ on ! tone1 texture1 & =m ( ! plants !mselves4 ,! object ( int]e/ is (f-c5t]1 balanc$ by a l>g] area ( subdu$ importance4 ,m9iature g>d5s %\ld be n only 9 h>mony ) ! /yle ( ! surr\nd+s1 b also 9 prop] proportion4 ,a birdba? ) m9iature roses plant$ und]nea? c look lo/ 9 ! c5t] ( a spaci\s lawn1 b c\ld be 9 correct scale = a ni*e or ar* 9 a brick wall4 ,simplicity is extremely important4 ,! small] ! space1 ! fa/] x w take on a spotty1 clutt]$ look :5 cramm$ ) too _m diff]5t plants4 ,! small] ! space & ! plants1 ! m c>e & ?\ght %\ld be giv5 to comb9+ v>i\s types1 =ms1 textures1 & colors = be/ effect4 ,9 addition to ae/hetic pr9ciples1 !re are practical aspects to design+ m9iature g>d5s4 ,any site %\ld be *eck$ = cultural & environm5tal conditions t favor heal?y plant gr[?4 ,is a wall s high x ?r[s too mu* %ade = sun-lov+ plants8 ,is an area too expos$ 9 w9t] = que/ionably h>dy plants8 ,is ! spot s l[ t wat] collects & /&s 9 ! soil1 mak+ x suitable only = bog plants8 ,?9k ( ! "w ( ma9t5ance1 too4 ,use gr\nd cov]s in/ead ( lawn 9 areas s small y c't move a m[] ar\nd4 ,avoid fa/-gr[+ plants t ne$ con/ant trimm+ & prun+4 ,don't use plants t require a lot ( protective spray+ or du/+ unless y h "t to keep up ) ! job4 ,a heal?y dw>f b>b]ry is m attractive ?an a neglect$1 sickly rose4 ,,m9iature ,,b$s1 ,,bord]s1 ,,& ,,isl&s ,!re are a numb] ( ways to use small-scale v]sions ( ! famili> mix$-fl[] bord]4 ,annuals & p]5nials c be select$ = cont9uity or succession ( bloom1 & arrang$ s t colors h>monize1 textures contra/1 & c>efully plac$ tall] spikes or spires provide acc5t & relieve monotony4 ,9 ! backgr\nd !re may be dw>f ev]gre5s or fl[]+ %rubs1 a l[ f5ce or wall1 ! side ( a tool h\se or o!r small build+4 ,use m9iature fl[] bord]s to add int]e/ to tiresome areas su* z long1 n>r[ /rips betwe5 ! h\se & b\nd>y l9e ( ! lot1 or along a s]vice walk4 ,use !m at ! edge or 9 corn]s ( small lawn areas--nev] scatt]$ ?r\gh x--or at ! base ( l[ f\ndation plant+s4 ,use !m z visual space divid]s betwe5 driveway & front y>d or entrance to ! h\se4 ,m9iature b$s are also effective at "o side ( a breezeway1 at ! edge ( a t]race or patio1 or beside ! back door4 ,if !y are rais$ slightly1 p]haps ! height ( j "o brick1 ! small plants are ne>] to eye-level & _! full beauty is m cle>ly reveal$4 ,i've also se5 a t9y cutt+ g>d51 by ! back f5ce1 t 0 z colorful & pretty z any bord]4 ,:5ev] !re are walks1 !re are spots = m9iature b$s--9 ! diamond-%ap$ po9ts :]e two walks jo92 z little isl&s along ! curves2 9 ! angles :]e corn]s turn4 ,or use small =mal b$s = doory>d plant+s4 ,! intimate doory>d g>d51 by ! way1 is enjoy+ a revival4 ,in/ead ( advice to keep fl[]+ plants away f ! front ( ! h\se1 we're enc\rag$ to plant little g>d5s t c be se5 f ! picture w9d[ & also w make ! h\se m attractive to pass]s-by4 ,^! don't replace f\ndation plant+s & front-y>d l&scap+1 b supplem5t !m 9 a small way4 ,& ! small g>d5s help relieve ! monoton\s sam5ess ( _m mod]n h\se fronts4 ,all k9ds ( corn]s are obvi\s sites = ornam5tal treatm5t ) t9y g>d5s--ar*itectural corn]s betwe5 front entrance & h\se wall1 betwe5 "o w+ ( ! h\se & ano!r2 ! back corn] ( a lot :]e1 p]haps1 a small tree is a focal po9t or backgr\nd or :]e1 if y're =tunate1 a small /ream w9ds its way across y\r prop]ty4 ,on almo/ any gr\nds !re are natural nooks t seem to be made = m9iature g>d5s up & d[n ! sides ( in=mal /eps1 at ! top or base ( l[ walls1 9 a pat* ( soil at ! foot ( a high-bran*$ tree4 ,l&scape or ar*itectural focal po9ts c (t5 be enhanc$ by little g>d5s--gates1 bay w9d[s1 sundials1 ! mailbox1 a birdba?1 or a well4 ,little pocket-h&k]*ief g>d5s are built "r into patios & t]races4 ,little creep]s plant$ 9 crevices betwe5 pav+ /ones make a m9iature g>d5 ( _! own4 ,,*apt] #aa ,,m9iature ,,rock ,,& ,,wall ,,g>d5s ,anyone :o c live & g>d5 9 a place l our "p ( ,connecticut )\t go+ ov]bo>d = rocks & rock-lov+ plants has m self-control ?an ,i4 ,my bewit*m5t began "o ,sunday aft]noon :51 ! week5d's we$+ done1 ,i /roll$ up t[>d ! small wild-fl[] plant+s 9 8! po9t40 ,j beyond ! g>age1 be=e ! trees began to cut (f ! sun1 ,i /opp$ to gl>e at an ugly1 erupt+ m\nd ( soil & /ones t _h fru/rat$ our e attempt to make ?is area m attractive4 ,i 0 pond]+ ! mon/rosity1 :5 ,i notic$ an intrigu+ detail4 ,a p>tly subm]g$ rock pok+ its head out ( "o side ( ! m\nd _h ! same color & pat9a z a snub-nos$ piece /ick+ out ! o!r side2 & ! l9es ( /ratification 7 on ! same slant4 ,c\ld ^! be opposite ends ( "o cont9u\s rock =mation8 ,five :eelb>r[-loads ( rocky debris lat]1 we _h uncov]$ a beautiful b\ld]1 p]fectly plac$ s t its l9es l$ gracefully into tw9 trunks ( a w9d-bl[n bir*4 ,x 0 a b\ld] ) anci5t age & "*1 arti/ically *isel$ by ! elem5ts4 ,& x said 8rock g>d50 z pla9ly z any l&scape plan4 ,?is five-foot-long discov]y may n be m9iature2 & ! naturali/ic k9d ( plant+ x inspir$ is nei!r practical nor suitable = _m home gr\nds4 ,b x 0 my introduction to rock plants1 & to h[ effectively rocks & plants comb9e2 & x l$ me to create & wat* = rock g>d5s t are m9iature1 practical1 & suitable = all k9ds ( gr\nds4 ,sometimes ,i ?9k ^! are ! mo/ en*ant+ little g>d5s ( all4 ,if !y are to look l any?+ bett] ?an a pile ( /ones1 m9iature rock & wall g>d5s are n compos$ ( m9iature rocks4 ,!y simply conta9 few]1 p]haps some:at small]1 rocks ?an av]age g>d5s2 & !y occupy f> less space4 ,^! small plant-&-rock compositions bright5 nooks & corn]s :]e o!r plant+s w\ld seem out ( place4 ,by _! nature1 mo/ rock]y plants are m9iature 9 height1 foliage1 & fl[]4 ,alone or comb9$ ) m9iature bulbs1 ! small] p]5nials & annuals1 & ! t9ie/ %rubs & trees1 !y invite close-up enjoym5t ( _! da9t9ess 9 ^! small plant+s4 ,rocks & rock-lov+ plants h a p]fectly natural way ( bl5d+ & contra/+1 ea* br++ out ! be/ qualities 9 ! o!r4 ,al?\gh !y're ( diff]5t design & con/ruction1 rock g>d5s & dry walls are usually plant$ ) ! same or simil> plants1 & giv5 simil> c>e4 ,pa?s1 pavem5ts1 & g>d5 /eps are close k94 ,b pools & wat] plants1 ev5 ?\gh !y are (t5 includ$ 9 rock g>d5s1 are a sep>ate subject1 & are cov]$ 9 ,*apt] #ab4 ,,rock-,,& ,,wall-,,g>d5 ,,design 8,cemet]y10 8p5it5ti>y rock pile10 8collection ( geological specim5s0--^! & o!r unflatt]+ phrases h be5 us$ to describe :at a rock g>d5 %\ld n be4 ,?is elim9ates ! artificial rock-/udd$ circle 9 ! c5t] ( a lawn1 rocky slopes ) no?+ to back !m up1 isolat$ pa?s & /eps t h n[h]e to g1 /one-/uff$ piles ( loam ) no conceivable excuse = be+ :]e !y are4 ,:at a rock g>d5 %\ld be1 is an integral "p ( ! l&scape1 completely at home & 9 h>mony ) its surr\nd+s1 & hav+ a s\nd reason = its exi/5ce4 ,except = a few functional affairs su* z walls t reta9 t]races & /eps t climb banks1 _! purpose is ma9ly ornam5tal4 ,nei!r rocks nor plants are featur$ at ! exp5se ( ! o!r4 ,bo? "w toge!r to create ! picture--! plants to add brightness1 vitality1 & life2 ! rocks to help provide favorable gr[+ conditions & a naturally suitable backgr\nd = _! display4 ,designs = ^! g>d5s c be1 z = o!rs 9 ! l&scape1 =mal or in=mal4 ,! fix$ geometry ( walks1 walls1 & rais$ b$s 9 =mal patt]n are se5 less frequ5tly4 ,b ?is is a type ( rock g>d5 t might be plac$ advantage\sly 9 ev5 ! flatte/1 b>e/ suburban lot :]e naturali/ic plant+s & rocks look out ( place4 ,if y long = a rock g>d51 try some?+ l ?is 9 ei!r classic or contempor>y /yle4 ,in=mal rock g>d5s mu/1 above all else1 look conv9c+ly natural1 z if ! glaci]s might h plac$ !m4 ,?is is equally important to a clu/] ( bulbs at ! base ( a s+le1 half-sunk5 b\ld]2 ! arrangem5t ( rocks & plants on a small slope2 or ! s]ies ( rocks t l9e a w9d+ pa?4 ,build]s ( ambiti\s rock g>d5s are (t5 advis$ to /udy ! ne>by c\ntryside & use x z a guide4 ,designs = ,naturally ,unev51 ,rocky ,l& ,?is type ( t]ra9 makes a natural sett+ = rock & wall g>d5s ( all sizes1 %apes1 & cont\rs4 ,g5]ally1 ! design is in=mal & naturali/ic4 ,i don't "k :e!r x's really easi] to "w out su* designs 9 m9iature1 or :e!r ,i m]ely ?9k x's easi] because t's ! k9d ( l& ,i h to "w )4 ,s f>1 we've nev] disagre$ ) ,nature ab\t ! placem5t ( a rock outcropp+1 = example4 ,! few we've uncov]$ & clean$ up h almo/ told u :at & h[ to plant4 ,a small exi/+ slope or bank is a p]fect site = a composition ( rocks & rock]y plants1 or1 if y pref]1 a reta9+ wall betwe5 ! two levels ) plants gr\p$ at ! bottom or top1 or plant$ horizontally 9 ! cracks4 ,or consid] a s]ies ( l$ges t create small1 irregul> t]races4 ,a slope or grade may be ! p]fect place = in=mal /one /eps1 )1 ( c\rse1 a pa? lead+ up to !m & away4 ,colonies ( small plants look well on ei!r side1 )1 p]haps1 v m9iature ev]gre5s at bo? sides at ! top4 ,cracks 9 ! /eps & a walk c be plant$ ) small c>pet]s4 ,if y possess a small /ream1 gul*1 or rav9e1 by all means consid] a little rock g>d5 along ei!r side4 ,if y're fond ( a gn>l$ old /ump1 see :at a few rocks & plants might d at its foot4 ,:]e y\r driveway curves1 try a small rock g>d54 ,be=e y fill 9 & flatt5 out a small depression1 or level (f a small knoll1 f9d out h[ x w\ld look z a small 8isl&0 rock g>d54 ,corn]s l ^? =m$ by an old-fa%ion$ 8/oop0 ( a c\ntry cottage sometimes make effective frames = m9iature rock g>d5s4 ,b 9 g5]al1 in=mal designs usually fit be/ out 9 ! gr\nds1 away f angul> ar*itectural l9es4 ,illu/ration3 ,rais$ fl[] b$ copi$ f an old ,engli% g>d5 ,designs = ,level1 ,rockless ,gr\nds ,"h !re are few] exi/+1 desirable locations = rock & wall g>d5s4 ,b = ! sake ( enjoy+ ! da9ty plants1 & ( m>k+ y\r g>d5 ) orig9ality1 y may want to create a site4 ,x is possible to dig out a 8natural0 depression or build up a slope1 if x's skillfully design$--& if y c get rocks t don't look =eign & f> away f home4 ,or dig d[n a foot or two to make a =mal or semi=mal sunk5 g>d51 ! b$s rais$ & held 9 place by a dry wall ) crevices to plant 91 & flag/one walks4 ,corn]s sometimes (f] possibilities--a f> corn]1 :]e !re is a backgr\nd ( trees1 f5ce1 or wall2 or a front corn] :]e ! lawn slopes slightly d[n to ! sidewalk4 ,or !re may be a place ne> ! patio = a t9y pool 9 a rocky sett+4 ,a birdba?1 sundial1 or %r9e t's a focal po9t 9 a small g>d5 c sometimes be embelli%$ ) a small rock g>d5 at ! base4 ,s c ! edge or corn] ( a rais$ patio4 ,t]race pavem5ts ) cu%ions ( ?yme root$ 9 ! crevices are enri*$ ) color1 fragrance1 & texture4 ,! l9es ( />k /eps are s(t5$ & ! appe>ance mell[$ by cr[d$ clumps ( fat semp]vivums4 ,:]ev] y c f9d reason = a rock wall1 or ev5 a r[ ( rocks laid horizontally & only a few in*es high1 y c plant x ) rock]y plants at top1 bottom1 or 9 betwe54 ,9 ! artificial sett+s ( _m suburban lots1 semi=mal walls sep>at+ two levels ( lawn or support+ ! edge ( ! family liv+ area are v suitable sub/itutes = rock g>d5s4 ,,m9iature ,,rock ,,& ,,wall ,,plants ,"o ( ! ma9 virtues ( rock & wall g>d5s is _! individuality--!y don't look l o!r g>d5s1 or ev5 l ea* o!r4 ,b commonplace plants su* z b$d+ petunias c cancel ?is di/9ctiv5ess 9 a m9ute4 ,if y use annuals at all1 get less ord9>y v>ieties & use !m sp>+ly1 = tempor>y color 9 a b>e spot or ov] ! dy+ foliage ( spr+-fl[]+ bulbs4 ,! plants t look be/ ) rocks are ^? t gr[ naturally among !m4 ,hundr$s ( rock-lov+ plants are available1 & m hundr$s ( alp9es f rugg$ m\nta9 heights4 ,only ! easi] alp9es are includ$ "h1 ! mo/ adaptable to m luxuriant climates & soil1 ! lea/ likely to p9e = _! rigor\s1 high-altitude homes4 ,tricky types f above ! timb] l9e are left to ! d$icat$ collector4 ,illu/ration3 ,saxifraga se$l+s--a natural rock-lov+ plant ,nurs]ies & catalogues ( rock-g>d5 speciali/s are s full ( di/9ctive & delightful m9iature plants t my fir/ reaction 0 blissful delirium4 ,& aft] ,i acquir$ z _m entic+ items z ,i c\ld1 my second ?\ght 03 ,^! gems are too little kn[n & gr[n4 ,s ,i began to sort out "s t might fl\ri% 9 our small p]5nial bord]s4 ,) favorable conditions ( dra9age & air circulation1 a numb] ( rock]y plants h already made !mselves at home 9 o!r1 rockless g>d5s4 ,mo/ m9iature bulbs are effective 9 rock g>d5s1 & "s m9iature p]5nials--n ubiquit\s types1 & n ^? t spread voraci\sly by runn]s4 ,m9iature %rubs & trees are indisp5sable 9 rock g>d5s ( all sizes--to give v>iety1 contra/1 & sub/ance2 to act z acc5ts2 to create b\nd>ies or backgr\nds4 ,use !m ) re/ra9t4 ,place spread+1 w9d-swept types at ! top1 bu%y %apes d[n l[]1 upright exclamation po9ts at ! v bottom4 ,make sure !y are 9 scale ) ! rocks1 ! plants1 & ! g>d5 z a :ole4 ,select all k9ds ( rock & wall plants = _! effectiv5ess ( =m1 texture1 & color 9 ! complete design4 ,& ?is repetition is important & unavoidable4 ,select v>ieties t naturally l1 or w adapt to1 ! cultural conditions l sun & soil type y h or c provide4 ,,m9iature ,,rock ,,g>d5s ,= sett+ a few rocks into ! side ( a h&k]*ief-siz$ section ( slope1 or build+ _m m into a g>d5 9 a good-siz$ corn]1 !re are a few guid+ pr9ciples t w help make sure y are happy ) ! result4 ,mo/ important1 h y\r design z complete z possible be=e y />t to build4 ,a sket* drawn to scale is a valuable visualiz+ aid4 ,!n1 make y\r con/ruction solid & sub/antial1 & favorable to plant gr[? & heal?4 ,if y h a *oice ( exposure1 face a slop+ rock g>d5 t[>d ! nor? or nor!a/1 s x w get en\gh summ] sun b n s mu* t x dries & cooks4 ,%rubs & trees 9 ! backgr\nd %\ld n create d5se %ade 9 ! g>d51 nor drip moi/ure on ! plants & /eal n\ri%m5t f _! roots4 ,dra9age is extremely important 9 select+ a site4 ,if ! subsoil is pack$ & clay-l1 y c ei!r replace x1 make x m por\s1 or select ano!r spot4 ,:at k9d ( rocks to use & :]e to get !m dep5ds on ! "p ( ! c\ntry y live 94 ,any?+ t's indig5\s to an area is fir/ *oice1 always4 ,lime/one1 s&/one1 field/one1 por\s tufa--native rocks 8belong0 z no artificial or import$ rock ev] c4 ,if y\r l& is n bless$ 7or curs$7 by pl5ty ( rocks1 y c sometimes collect !m ne> riv]s1 m\nta9s1 or ab&on$ qu>ries1 or :]e a new road is be+ bla/$ ?r\gh4 ,:e!r y h !m1 collect !m1 or buy !m1 all ! rocks 9 "o g>d5 7or on ! same prop]ty7 %\ld be ( ! same g5]al type4 ,v>icolor$ geological specim5s are seldom attractive4 ,consid] ea* rock's *>act]i/ic color1 texture1 size1 & %ape be=e y decide :]e to place x1 or :e!r to place x at all4 ,ev5 9 ! t9ie/ rock g>d5s1 t9y rocks look ridicul\sly salt-&-pepp]y4 ,/>t ) rocks ( sub/antial size1 9 keep+ ) ! size & cont\r ( ! g>d52 use small] ones :]e !y fill 9 effectively4 ,naturally worn & wea!r$ rocks look m natural ?an fre%ly *isel$ surfaces2 irregul>1 angul> =ms are bett] ?an uni=mity4 ,rocks ) /ratifi$ lay]s sugge/ l$ges & cliffs4 ,glacial b\ld]s or 8h>dheads0 are n good 9 =mal patt]ns4 ,use !m naturali/ically1 9 v>y+ sizes1 arrang+ !m ) /udi$ c>elessness z if !y'd be5 scatt]$ haphaz>dly & !n left4 ,avoid ov]cr[d+ ) s _m rocks t ! plants are ov]%ad[$ by ! debris4 ,place rocks z !y might lie naturally1 p>tly buri$ 9 ! soil1 ! tops smoo!d ov] by ! elem5ts1 & s solid t !y don't wobble :5 y /ep on !m4 ,con/ruction ,p]fect dra9age1 s t wat] _c /& ar\nd ! roots & cr[ns1 has be5 call$ 8! mo/ important ne$ = all alp9e plants40 ,! select$ location 7rais$ or sunk57 & composition ( subsoil & topsoil c ei!r contribute to good dra9age or det] x4 ,9 small g>d5s x's n too =midable a job to in/all a sy/em ( dra9age tiles1 if necess>y1 or to add gravelly s& to subsoil to make x m por\s4 ,easy insurance 9 any rock g>d5 is to />t ) sev]al in*es ( r co>se gravel or rubble z a bottom dra9age lay]4 ,any topsoil t is remov$ dur+ con/ruction %\ld be sav$ c>efully4 ,if y c pile x 9 ! c5t] ( a t>paul9 or piece ( /rong burlap1 x c't be scatt]$ & lo/2 & y c also mix x ) any additives ) pleasurable ease4 ,simply pile on ! peat1 leaf mold1 s&1 or o!r +r$i5ts2 !n1 hold+ opposite corn]s 7y may ne$ a help] to hold "o corn] ( a l>ge piece71 pull x back ov] ! soil pile & fold x ov] ! o!r end4 ,repeat ?is1 f opposite ends1 until ! mat]ials are ?or\ghly mix$4 ,! fir/ rocks are usually set at ! l[e/ "p ( ! g>d51 p>tly sunk 9 soil or o!rwise made extra-/urdy & secure4 ,build up f t po9t1 arrang+ rocks ) _! broade/ surfaces at ! bottom1 all l9es ( /ratification horizontal or on ! same slant4 ,ea* rock %\ld slant slightly inw>d & d[nw>d1 to cat* moi/ure & enc\rage x to run into ! soil 9 ! g>d54 ,provide pl5ty ( soil = spread+ roots1 & a m9imum dep? ( eighte5 in*es or m4 ,plants 9 %all[ pockets may be /unt$ & w c]ta9ly dry out too fa/ dur+ dr\ghts4 ,:e!r or n y plant z y g dep5ds p>tly on y\r agility4 ,don't cru% ! fir/ plants "u y\r feet or knees z y set rocks & plants above !m4 ,x's (t5 fa/] & easi] to spread out roots & make soil firm ar\nd !m be=e ! next rock is set 9 place4 ,plant+ ,set plants z deep z !y 7 plant$ be=e2 no deep] 7dang] ( cr[n rot7 & n too %all[ 7!y may dry out74 ,tuck !m firmly 9 cool1 moi/1 rock-%ad$ soil4 ,keep ! soil con/antly moi/ until firm new gr[? %[s t ! roots are e/abli%$ & gr[+4 ,rock-g>d5 plants are seldom suitable = plant+ 9 neat r[s or geometric patt]ns4 ,t9y1 sl[-gr[+ types are arrang$ 9 gr\ps ( ?ree or m2 "o or two spread]s p] plant+ spot w d4 ,don't cr[d ^! plants4 ,give !m room to develop & = air to circulate ar\nd !m1 & to display _! *>ms at _! be/4 ,provide private qu>t]s = ! smalle/ gems1 away f he>ty gr[]s t might ov]p[] !m4 ,keep color comb9ations & contra/+ textures 9 m9d4 ,set trail]s :]e !y c droop ov] /ones4 ,place ^? t l moi/ure l[ 9 ! g>d52 _! roots keep cool 9 ! %ade ( rocks4 ,z a f9i%+ t\*1 aft] ! rock g>d5 is built1 plant$1 & ?or\ghly wat]$1 cov] all soil surfaces ) a mul* ( f9e gravel or /one *ips4 ,"w x up to ea* cr[n1 "u pro/rate /ems4 ,ae/hetically1 ?is gives a neat1 well-groom$ look & ties plants1 rocks1 & sett+ into "o coh]5t picture4 ,functionally1 ! *ips absorb heat & keep soil cool & moi/1 lift small1 l[ leaves out ( mud & wat]1 disc\rage slugs1 protect cr[ns aga9/ rot1 & firmly disc\rage ! intrusion ( we$s4 ,,m9iature ,,wall ,,g>d5s ,any small section ( l[ wall--brick1 cem5t1 /one1 or concrete--c be ! backgr\nd = a m9iature g>d54 ,b x is 9 a dry wall1 built ( /ones )\t cem5t1 t _m small rock]y plants be/ display _! jewel-l p]fection4 ,plant$ horizontally1 ) _! roots 9 pockets betwe5 ! rocks1 !y make a v]tical rock g>d5 ( gl[+ colors & fasc9at+ foliage textures4 ,= small1 l[ walls1 & ^? 9 some:at =mal sett+s1 ?9-lay]$ rock su* z slate or %ale is usually pref]r$4 ,irregul>ly %ap$ field/one or o!r rocks ( native orig9 are us$ 9 m natural1 in=mal designs4 ,any l9es ( /ratification are1 ( c\rse1 laid horizontal & p>allel to ea* o!r4 ,ano!r good rule to g by is3 ,! small] ! wall1 ! small] ! rocks4 ,con/ruction ,l[ walls 7two feet high or less7 usually d n ne$ a f\ndation lay] sunk bel[ ! fro/ l9e4 ,!y c be />t$ at1 or j "u1 gr\nd level4 ,b !y mu/ be set solidly on a firm1 wide base--two feet wide1 = example1 = a wall two & a half feet high4 ,set ! l>ge/ /ones & complete ! l[] lay] fir/4 ,tilt ea* rock slightly backw>d & d[nw>d s soil won't wa% out ( pockets1 wat] w run back to plant roots1 & ! heav+ pressure ( fro/ won't ?ru/ ! rocks out ( place 9 w9t]4 ,a guide l9e ( /r+ or wire mov$ up ) ea* new lay] w help y keep ! con/ruction level4 ,! wall %\ld slant slightly 9 t[>d ! bank beh9d x1 & usually gr[s m n>r[ z x goes up4 ,ea* lay] is made absolutely solid be=e ! next is appli$4 ,set ea* /one s t x is completely /eady1 & re/s on p>ts ( two /ones b5ea? x4 ,?is di/ributes weight ev5ly1 avoids cru%+ plant roots1 & prev5ts unattractive & impractical long1 v]tical cracks creat$ :5 jo9ts co9cide4 ,use small1 flatti% rocks to fill *9ks "u l>ge /ones & make !m /eady4 ,beh9d ! wall1 z y build1 firm 9 a goodly lay] 7"o foot ?ick is usually recomm5d$7 ( topsoil t has be5 enri*$ & a]at$ to promote dra9age4 ,roots w rea* back "h = wat] & food4 ,z y ram soil into pockets1 make sure x rea*es all ! way back to ?is lay]4 ,unless all ! soil is made v firm1 x may settle & ! /ones may slide out or into ! bank4 ,at ! top y c leave "s pockets = plants1 or plant !m j beh9d ! wall4 ,cov] cracks at ! top ) flat /ones1 s wat] won't wa% out soil4 ,illu/ration3 ,a rock1 a rose1 & a m9iature rose4 ,plant+ ,if y c rememb] n to damage plants at ! bottom z y're work+ above !m1 set ! plants 9 ea* lay] z y build4 ,x's easi] !n to make sure ! roots are firmly emb$d$ well back into ! soil4 ,plant sp>sely2 leave pl5ty ( room = gr[? & spread1 & pl5ty ( uncov]$ wall surface to contribute patt]n & texture to ! picture4 ,space ! plants at irregul> int]vals1 nev] 9 /raight l9es ei!r horizontal or v]tical4 ,wat] ?or\ghly1 mak+ sure ! lay] ( soil beh9d ! wall is completely moi/2 & keep x moi/ at lea/ ?r\gh\t ! fir/ gr[+ season4 ,,pa?s ,,& ,,pav+ ,_m little rock plants w make s(t cu%ions & c>pets1 ) _! roots 9 crevices betwe5 pieces ( pav+1 & also 9 /one /eps4 ,!y're v l[-gr[+ & v h>dy1 & usually spr+ back resili5tly :5 /epp$ on4 ,x's important t acid-lov+ v>ieties n be plant$ ne> cem5t1 :i* sometimes neutralizes or alkal9izes ! soil4 ,&1 ( c\rse1 ! situation %\ld provide ! am\nt ( sun%9e & moi/ure ! plants ne$4 ,! simple/ k9d ( in=mal pa? or pav+ = an in=mal patio consi/s ( flag/ones or slates set 9 ! gr\nd1 ! top level flu% ) ! surface ( ! soil4 ,plants are spac$ irregul>ly 9 cracks betwe5 ! /ones4 ,i've se5 "o pa? ( old mill/ones laid ?is way1 ! plants root$ 9 ! c5t] hole4 ,bricks create a m =mal patt]n1 ei!r laid on a b$ ( s& or set into a f\ndation ( concrete ov] gravel4 ,! popul> 8crazy pav+s0 c be odd pieces ( ei!r brick or /one arrang$ 9 any conceivable patt]n & laid 9 mort>4 ,9 any su* solid con/ructions1 plant+ pockets %\ld be scoop$ out be=e ! concrete sets h>d2 or a *unk ( wood c be ins]t$ to hold ! space op54 ,give ! c>pet+ plants z mu* good soil z y c1 & keep !m moi/ until !y are gr[+ well4 ,occasional trimm+ w /op !m f gr[+ /raggly1 & keep !m neat1 compact1 & 9 a pretty patt]n4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,plant+ times v>y accord+ to climate & season ( dormancy4 ,9 w>m areas x's almo/ always late fall4 ,:]e w9t]s are rugg$1 x c be dur+ brief semidormancy 9 e>ly ,septemb]1 b x's safe/ 9 e>ly spr+ :5 sev]e fro/s are no long] likely & favorable wea!r blesses plants at ! height ( _! annual gr[+ p[]4 ,9 temp]ate sections spr+-fl[]+ v>ieties c be plant$ f mid-,augu/ ?r\gh ,octob]1 o!rs 9 spr+4 ,illu/ration3 ,lemon ?yme & ivy %[+ results ( be+ trimm$ & kept neat ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,alex ,o',h>e ,/rong1 heal?y1 pot-gr[n plants c be plant$ ?r\gh\t ! season 9 almo/ all areas4 ,!y transplant easily1 ) little di/urbance & %ock4 ,9 fact1 :5ev] we acquire plants dur+ ! fall1 we keep !m 9 _! pots or pot !m up1 & protect !m 9 ! cold frame dur+ ! w9t]4 ,"o ( my favorite & mo/ kn[l$geable rock g>d5]s tells me t he always pots t5d] or difficult plants1 & keeps !m pott$ until _! roots are fully develop$1 be=e he sets !m out 9 ! g>d51 no matt] :at ! season4 ,soil ,provid+ ! prop] soil is vitally important to rock-g>d5 plants1 & p>ticul>ly to alp9es4 ,!y're naturally dw>f$ by ! r\gh conditions 9 _! native m\nta9 areas4 ,b :5 !y move d[n to our comp>atively lu% climates & long] gr[+ seasons1 !y respond to a too-ri* diet by gr[+ too tall & rangy1 ) too few fl[]s1 & !y lose _! *>m4 ,!y d ne$ "s n\ri%m5t1 ( c\rse4 ,& !y are extremely s5sitive to soil textures & dra9age conditions4 ,heavy1 soggy soil causes !m to rot quickly4 ,soil t lacks organic matt] dries out too fa/4 ,because ( climatic & o!r v>iations1 ,i hesitate to set d[n any 8ideal soil mix0 = ^! plants4 ,in/ead1 ,i sugge/ a basic =mula t c & %\ld be v>i$ accord+ to ! aridity or ra9fall 9 y\r area1 ! size & location ( y\r rock or wall g>d51 ! composition ( y\r g>d5 soil1 ! availability ( "s +r$i5ts1 & ! p]sonal pref]5ces ( ! plant v>ieties y want to gr[4 ,"h x is3 ,?ree p>ts fairly friable1 f]tile loam4 ,two p>ts humus--peat1 leaf mold1 compo/--= lightness & f]tility4 ,two p>ts /one *ips or cru%$ rock--p]haps ! mo/ important +r$i5t1 to keep soil op5 & cool4 ,"o "p %>p build]s' s&1 or ! gravelly s& us$ 9 mix+ concrete1 to light5 heavy soil & promote dra9age4 ,if y\r g>d5 loam is s&y or gravelly1 ( c\rse1 y w\ld increase ! proportion ( humus4 ,if x's ri* 9 organic matt]1 y w\ld decrease ! quantity ( humus4 ,v /icky1 heavy clay soils are be/ replac$4 ,rock & alp9e plants are also p>ticul>ly s5sitive to ! acidity or alkal9ity ( soil4 ,?is is measur$ by ! p,h scale1 rang+ f v acid p,h #d4j1 ?r\gh #g4j at neutral1 to v alkal9e #i4j4 ,rock-g>d5 speciali/s usually indicate ! pref]r$ p,h = ! plants !y sell4 ,by us+ a soil-te/ kit or1 bett] /ill1 s5d+ a sample to y\r /ate agricultural s]vice to be te/$1 y c easily f9d out :e!r ! soil 9 y\r g>d5 is acid or alkal9e1 & to :at degree4 ,!n1 to make acid soil m alkal9e = plants t ne$ x1 mix 9 small quantities ( agricultural lime--! am\nt dep5ds on ! degree ( acidity & on ! plant itself4 ,don't ov]do x4 ,too mu* lime c d z mu* h>m z good4 ,alkal9e soils are n q s readily conv]t$ to acid1 b y c use oak-leaf compo/ 7n completely rott$71 acid peat1 or p9e 8duff0 7rott$ p9e ne$les74 ,or y c be satisfi$ ) ! trem5d\s numb] ( rock]y plants t really pref] alkal9e soil4 ,^! pref]5ces v>y1 n only betwe5 diff]5t plant families1 b also betwe5 individual memb]s ( ! same family4 ,= our small g>d5s1 ,i've f\nd x n too tiresome to provide soils ( sev]al types4 ,= specially preci\s plants1 ,i (t5 mix special1 small bat*es ( soil4 ,!n ,i clean out ! plant+ pocket1 make sure t x is tightly clos$ 9 ) rocks s wat] won't wa% ?is soil out or o!r soil 91 & refill x ) ! pref]r$ mixture4 ,wat]+ ,except dur+ r>e dr\ghts 9 spr+1 :5 ! plants are 9 active gr[?1 we seldom h to wat] our rock & wall g>d54 ,our summ] ra9s are usually suffici5t = _! ne$s4 ,b :5ev] or :]ev] !re are long weeks ( extreme heat & dry w9ds 9 summ]1 wat] may be ne$$4 ,use a f9e spray g5tly1 s t ! small plants won't be wa%$ loose4 ,& let ! wat] soak 9 long en\gh s ! entire area is moi/ 9 dep?4 ,f]tiliz+ ,"s rock plants c take & use f]tiliz]1 9 spr+2 b mo/ alp9es are bett] (f )\t x4 ,= !m1 we mix a little leaf mold ) ! gravel mul* :5 we r5ew x4 ,= ! m ord9>y types1 we provide a v light fe$+ ( :atev] balanc$ f]tiliz] we h on h&4 ,groom+ ,9 rock g>d5s 7& p>ticul>ly 9 v small rock g>d5s7 ev5 slight untid9ess or imp]fection %[s up all too cle>ly4 ,b ,i consid] x a pleasure to we$ & c>e = ! little plants a few m9utes e week5d4 ,fad$ fl[]s are snipp$ (f4 ,we$s are remov$ ) det]m9ation1 b ) g5tle protection = any small1 weak plants4 ,spread+ %oots t gr[ long & out ( l9e are cut (f1 or sometimes uproot$1 & remov$4 ,l\ise ,beebe ,wild] says x's an art to keep a rock g>d5 9 balance1 ) ! prop] proportion ( plants aga9/ /ones4 ,& %e is an arti/ ) h]s4 ,9 spr+1 ev5 be=e ! la/ ( ! w9t] mul* is remov$1 we look = cracks 9 ! soil & = plants t h be5 heav$ out by fro/1 & press !m firmly back into place s _! roots c take hold aga94 ,we also fill any wa%$-out pockets ) fre% soil mix1 & top-dress any l[ areas4 ,any rott$ leaves & /ems & o!r debris are remov$2 & ! entire g>d5 gets a ?9 fre% lay] ( /one-*ip mul*4 ,9 fall !re's ! g5]al cleanup op]ation--we$+1 press+ 9 loose roots & pack+ !m ) soil1 trimm+ back rambuncti\s gr[]s1 repl5i%+ ! mul* ( /one *ips if ne$$4 ,w9t] ,protection ,if y c c\nt on a cont9u\s cov] ( sn[ ov] y\r rock g>d5 all w9t]1 !re's little y ne$ to d = ^! h>dy little plants4 ,b we c't2 we h ! dang] ( alt]nate freez+ & ?aw+ t c d s mu* damage4 ,s we provide special protection4 ,9 w9t]1 aft] ! gr\nd is froz5 at lea/ an in* deep1 we cov] ! complete g>d5 ) salt-m>% hay4 7,"s types ( ,fib]glas1 & wood excelsior f pack+ cases1 are also suitable1 reusable mat]ials74 ,?is light1 airy blanket keeps plants cold & d>k1 yet gives !m air to brea!4 ,if x ?reat5s to bl[ away1 we hold x 9 place ) a few light ev]gre5 bran*es4 ,,propagat+ ,,rock-,,g>d5 ,,plants ,^! are1 ( c\rse1 p]5nials & ) slight v>iations c be propagat$ l o!r p]5nials4 7,see pages #bee-ei47 ,se$s ,"s ne$ a pre-g]m9ation cold & "s don't2 "s g]m9ate be/ at cool temp]atures1 "s at w>m2 "s ne$ light1 o!rs ne$ d>k4 ,*eck se$ packet1 catalogue1 or reliable ref]5ce book = specific in=mation = ea* type ( se$4 ,we />t se$s ( delicate v>ieties 9 ! gre5h\se1 :]e we c hov] ov] !m1 9 late w9t]2 o!rs may be s[n 9 ! cold frame 9 ,m>* or ,april1 s ! plants w be z mature z possible be=e _! fir/ w9t]4 ,/em ,cutt+s ,= ! small] plants1 ^! c be z %ort z ?ree in*es or less4 ,try to take snappy new gr[?1 nei!r weak & wat]y nor h>d & t\gh4 ,%>p s& is a suitable root+ m$ium = _m types4 ,,*apt] #ab ,,m9iature ,,pools ,,& ,,wat] ,,plants ,if y c "w out a way to use wat] 9 y\r l&scape1 by all means d4 ,:e!r x's a dime-siz$ tub ! birds dip into1 or a full-scale =mal pool 9 a til$ patio1 any g>d5 ) wat] attracts imm$iate att5tion1 gives quick pleasure1 becomes an unque/ionable c5t] ( int]e/4 ,actually1 ! excitem5t wat] adds to any l&scape sc5e is ! anti!sis ( its calm1 cool+1 s]5e effect4 ,i don't "k ( any o!r feature t1 ) a few plants & a m9imum ( c>e1 makes a g>d5 spot at once s dramatic1 arti/ic1 & re/ful4 ,& if ! wat] moves--ripples ?r\gh a /ream1 drips ov] /ones1 falls f "o level to ano!r--soo?+ s\nd is add$ to ! o!r assets4 ,natural brooks1 /reams1 & pools usually require little design+ beyond br++ out ! be/ ( _! inh]5t beauty4 ,b !re's also n a suburban lot = :i* "s k9d ( artificial wat] g>d5 c't be design$1 & few gr\nds t are n !reby enhanc$4 ,! only requisite is t ! design be 9 h>mony & scale ) its sett+2 t x be conceiv$1 locat$1 & con/ruct$ ) imag9ation & skill4 ,! fact t pools are inevitably natural focal po9ts makes _! faults m obvi\s & m difficult to correct4 ,! mo/ y c d1 once a pool is 9 ! gr\nd1 is to s(t5 or o!rwise improve its outl9e ) cop+1 rocks1 or plants4 ,if !re's too mu* cem5t1 y c't hide x ) aquatic plants )\t cov]+1 too1 ! desirable reflections on ! wat]4 ,if x's too small1 y c h>dly make x l>g]4 ,if ! %ape is un9t]e/+1 y c't *ange x v easily4 ,if x's 9 ! wrong spot or fac$ ! wrong way1 y c't move x4 ,on ! o!r h&1 ! *>m ( wat] itself is s /rong t x is comp>atively easy to create a design t looks j "r1 p>ticul>ly if simplicity is ! keynote 9 bo? pool & plant+4 ,simple %apes are saf] & m effective ?an intricate ones2 few plants1 well plac$1 are bett] ?an _m2 wat] spray+ f a conceal$ pipe is (t5 m desirable ?an a =mal f\nta9 or /atu>y4 ,dep5d+ on ar*itecture & t]ra91 g>d5 pools may be ( =mal design--a p]fectly regul> %ape2 semi=mal--! %ape balanc$ b n usually regul>1 (t5 9 sev]e contempor>y /yle2 or in=mal1 completely asymmetrical1 & integrat$ s naturally 9 ! l&scape ! pool looks z if x has always be5 !re4 ,ea* type ( design c be execut$ 9 s _m diff]5t ways t1 ev5 = t9y pools1 !re's good reason to /udy photographs & articles 9 g>d5+ & homemak+ magaz9es4 ,!re's also inspiration 9 ! designs 9 books ab\t wat] g>d5s1 plus detail$ in=mation on v>i\s types ( con/ruction t ,i've _h to omit4 ,i've built m9iature rock g>d5s b nev] a pool4 ,someone :o fa?oms ! my/]ies ( wat] levels & und]/&s ! intricacies ( cem5t "w c give mu* m reliable advice ?an ,i4 ,=mal ,design4 ,small squ>e1 rectangul>1 circul>1 or oval pools c be extremely effective 9 almo/ any k9d ( l&scape except "o s rocky & untam$ z ours4 ,!y're usually be/ 9 level gr\nd1 & mo/ h>moni\s ) bord]s & o!r plant+s ( fairly =mal patt]n4 ,&1 ( c\rse1 !y're con/ruct$ ( mat]ials t give a =mal effect1 su* z concrete1 tile1 or brick4 ,a rais$ pool 9 ! c5t] ( a small t]race1 ) a foot-high wall ( tile or brick1 c be scal$ d[n f classic designs ( o!r eras4 ,a wide cop+ on ! wall provides a place to set pott$ plants1 or to seat y\rself to fe$ ! goldfi% & dabble y\r f+]s 9 ! cool wat]4 ,a quadrant-%ap$ pool 9 ! corn] :]e g>d5 walls meet c be ei!r rais$ or level ) ! gr\nd4 ,its wat] might reflect ! image ( a sa9t 9 a %r9e above x1 or might cat* ! con/ant /ream f a lovely f\nta94 ,at "o end ( a n>r[ g>d5 a rectangul> or oval pool becomes a /rik+ focal po9t4 ,a pa? may lead to a b5* on a f> side1 betwe5 ! pool & a backgr\nd ( %rubs4 ,at ! end ( a g>d5 pa? a f\nta9 may sp\t f a mort>$ wall into a project+ pool set at conv5i5t dipp+ height f ! gr\nd1 = fill+ wat]+ cans4 ,! plant+ und]nea? c be p]man5t1 or an arrangem5t ( pott$ plants4 ,& :y n a t9y1 =mal pool 9 ! c5t] ( a m9iature rose g>d58 ,or "u a piece ( traditional g>d5 /atu>y8 ,or simply 9 ! c5t] ( a g>d5 pa? t splits to make room = x8 ,if x's ( prop] proportion1 a =mal pool c ev5 be set 9 ! c5t] ( a g>d51 sometimes ev5 9 ! c5t] ( a small lawn area4 ,semi=mal ,design ,"h's :]e ! popul> kidney-%ap$ pools are mo/ useful4 ,!y're nei!r =mal nor in=mal1 b especially attractive ) contempor>y ar*itecture4 ,plant+ is usually sp>se b dramatic1 mak+ extreme use ( contra/+ colors & textures1 & ( unusual l9es4 ,con/ruction mat]ials are simple to keep !m subord9ate 9 int]e/ to ! ov]-all design4 ,a refre%+ sight outside a picture w9d[ is a small pool recess$ 9 ! patio floor4 ,a recirculat+ pump s5ds up a spray ( wat] f a pipe t ends j bel[ ! surface ( ! pool4 ,^! pumps make x possible = fi% & plants to coexi/ ) f\nta9s because !y reuse wat] 9 ! pool4 ,fre% wat] f a spr+1 a /ream1 or ! pipes t supply ! h\se is too cold2 & x may lack ! small organisms on :i* fi% fe$4 ,pools ( contempor>y design c also be plac$ 9 a corn] ( ! prop]ty1 ) a ta/eful gr\p+ ( %rubb]y beh9d2 on ! bottom level ( a s]ies ( t]races2 9 a depress$ spot 9 ! lawn2 9 ! curve ( a pa?2 or at "o side ( a breezeway4 ,!y c be illum9at$ dramatically ) ! new und]wat] lights available 9 _m sizes & /yles4 ,in=mal1 ,naturali/ic ,design ,^! are ei!r adaptations ( exi/+ /reams or pools1 or designs ( unev5 =m delib]ately creat$ to look z if !y _h be5 !re all ! "t4 ,!y're be/ suit$1 ( c\rse1 to naturali/ic l&scapes :]e slopes1 rocks1 & hidd5 spr+s give !m a reason = exi/5ce4 ,! wat]-hold+ bas9 may be ( any mat]ial1 z long z x is n noticeable4 ,any edg+s1 cop+s1 or ne>by trimm+s %\ld be j z natural z ! pools4 ,a rock g>d5 on a slope is a p]fect sett+ = a pool ) rocks t jut out ov] ! wat] &1 if possible1 a rock or two com+ up ?r\gh ! wat] f bel[4 ,or two small pools1 "o above ! o!r1 c be jo9$ by a m9iature wat]fall4 ,if !re's no wat] supply on ! spot1 use a recirculat+ pump4 ,b be c>eful t ! wat]fall doesn't resemble man-made /eps4 ,x %\ld be z craftily haphaz>d z if ! elem5ts _h worn x into ! rocks4 ,a drip/one is ano!r delightfully musical device--an ov]hang+ rock f :i* wat] drips d[n onto ! surface ( ! pool4 ,! s\nd has m resonance :5 !re is an empty *amb] beh9d ! dripp+ wat]4 ,a me&]+ brook c be wid5$ to make a pool4 ,or a completely artificial brook c be con/ruct$ ( cem5t1 l a pool1 ) dra9age & ov]fl[ pipes & simil> appurt5ances4 ,?is isn't easy to execute effectively1 b x c be completely intrigu+4 ,x might be wise to try to re-create "p ( a real /ream 9 ! ne>by c\ntryside4 ,"o small b\ld] half-sunk 9 ! gr\nd c inspire an irregul>1 %all[ pool t makes a natural birdba?4 ,a m9iature %rub may back up ! b\ld]2 rock-g>d5 plants may gr[ at its base4 ,_m nooks & corn]s 9 ! naturali/ic l&scape spontane\sly sugge/ ! creation ( a t9y pool1 & become excit+ little g>d5 surprises4 ,^! c (t5 be s simply made t !re's n ev5 a dra9age hole 9 ! bottom4 ,scoop+ out ! wat]1 z ne$$1 is no *ore at all4 ,,con/ruct+ ,,m9iature ,,pools ,!re are z _m mat]ials & me?ods = build+ pools z !re are sizes & %apes4 ,! dep? dep5ds on ! requirem5ts ( ! aquatic plants to be gr[n1 & s does ! location 9 sun or %ade4 ,pygmy wat] lilies1 = example1 ne$ all available sun1 & at lea/ t5 in*es ( wat]--f\r in*es = ! conta9] t holds soil & roots1 eight in*es above ! cr[ns or gr[+ po9ts4 ,o!r m9iature wat] plants are satisfi$ ) mu* less4 ,"o vitally important con/ruction detail is t ! sides ( ev5 ! smalle/ tub g>d5 be p]fectly level1 p>allel ) ! wat] surface4 ,o!rwise1 !re w be an unattractive expanse ( b>e wall at "o side--"o ( ^? awkw>d errors t quickly cat*es ! eye & spoils ! :ole effect4 ,"s pools are simply sunk flu% ) ! surr\nd+ lawn or o!r surface1 )\t edg+ or cop+ ( any k9d4 ,?is c be messy & sometimes disa/r\s to plants :5 surface wat] collects & floods ! pool dur+ heavy ra9s4 ,ext5d+ ! rim an in* or s above ! surr\nd+ area usually avoids ?is problem1 b !n ! rim %\ld be conceal$ ) a cop+ ( "s sort--bricks & tiles 9 =mal pools1 well-arrang$ rocks1 gravel1 or flag/one pav+ 9 in=mal design4 ,tubs & ,o!r ,conta9]s ,attractive b relatively imp]man5t m9iature pools c be improvis$ or specially plann$ ) _m k9ds ( conta9]s--metal or wood5 tubs made & sold = ! purpose2 half-b>rels or half-kegs2 disc>d$ tanks1 kettles1 di%pans2 ev5 disc>d$ s9ks & laundry tubs4 ,^! la/ c be eyesores1 we f\nd out1 if _! ignom9i\s orig9s are n kept c>efully secret4 ,rubb]-base pa9t is ! only way we f\nd to conceal ! pri/9e :ite porcela91 & x 0 tricky to use s t x w\ldn't peel (f4 ,! rim at ! top ( ! s9k is an unpleasant giveaway t mu/ be cov]$ ) some?+ su* z ov]hang+ rocks4 ,f9d+ a plug or /opp] t fit ! dra9age hole wasn't ! lea/ ( our problems4 ,= ! welf>e ( bo? aquatic plants & wildlife su* z fi% & scav5g]s1 "s conta9]s ne$ special treatm5t be=e !y c be us$1 & "s %\ld n be us$ at all4 ,wood5 kegs & b>rels t h held oily sub/ances su* z gasol9e1 ro(+ comp\nd1 & wood pres]vatives c't be clean$ suffici5tly to be safe4 ,copp] poisons fi%2 s d pa9ts ) oil or lead bases4 ,/eel1 lead1 iron1 & o!r metals %\ld be protect$ aga9/ ru/ & corrosion ) s\nd coats ( rubb]-base pa9t4 ,conta9]s fre%ly made ( new wood 7except :ite c$>7 c be unheal?y = fi%4 ,let !m /& out 9 ! wea!r = ! w9t]1 or season ! wood by fill+ ! conta9] ) wat]1 slak+ a *unk ( lime 9 x = a few days1 & r9s+ well be=e us+4 ,prefabricat$ ,pools ,^! are n[ available 9 metal or pla/ics ( a /urd9ess t v>ies ) ! co/1 9 a wide range ( sizes & %apes4 ,_m ( !m make lovely m9iature pools :i*1 because !y're small1 are n necess>ily calamities if !y don't la/ =ev]4 ,mo/ h be5 design$ aft] consultation ) exp]ts on fi% & wat] lilies4 ,& mo/ are simply in/all$ by digg+ a prop] hole & sett+ !m 9 place4 ,illu/ration ,illu/ration ,p]man5t ,pools ,p]man5cy increases1 ( c\rse1 ) s\nd con/ruction4 ,concrete laid on a gravel or c9d] base & /r5g!n$ ) wire-me% re9=cem5t is usually consid]$ be/4 ,b ! new concrete mu/ be cur$ & ! alkal9ity ( its lime neutraliz$ be=e ! pool c be safely us$ = plants or fi%4 ,leav+ ! pool op5 to ! wea!r = ! w9t] w usually accompli% ?is purpose4 ,or ! pool c be dra9$ & refill$ sev]al times1 !n ?or\ghly cleans$ ) h\sehold v9eg>1 z 9 ! 8quick cure0 recomm5d$ by ,g4 ,l4 ,?omas1 ,jr41 ( ,?ree ,spr+s ,fi%]ies4 ,illu/ration3 ,/eps 9 con/ruct+ a no-co/ pool out ( mat]ials on h&3 a4 ,an old kit*5 s9k b4 ,plac+ rocks t 7 a nuisance anyh[ c4 ,f9i%$ pool ) goldfi%1 & an int]e/$ cat ,bricks1 cem5t blocks1 tile1 puddl$ concrete--= ea* type ( mat]ial !re are detail$ proc$ures to be f\nd 9 readily available & up-to-date ref]5ce books4 ,prefabricat$ pools c be f\nd 9 ! catalogues ( mo/ wat]-lily speciali/s4 ,,c>e ,,( ,,pools ,m9iature pools are easy to scrub 9 ! spr+ & to keep clean ?r\gh ! summ] season4 ,float+ dead leaves or o!r organic debris t c give (f poison\s gas are skimm$ (f ) y\r h&s4 ,discolor$ or dy+ leaves ( lilies & o!r plants c be cut away cleanly4 ,plants c be ?9n$ out by remov+ sup]flu\s leaves or pull+ out portions ( we$y v>ieties4 ,! pool is kept ne>ly fill$ ) fre% wat]--b )\t add+ s mu* at "o "t t ! wat] is dang]\sly *ill$4 ,p]manganate ( pota% w control slimy1 gre5 algae4 ,to "o gallon ( wat] add ab\t two teaspoons ( p]manganate2 let x /& until !re is little residue at ! bottom4 ,= e gallon ( wat] 9 ! pool1 add "o teaspoon ( ?is saturat$ solution :5ev] algae become unsightly4 ,don't make ! solution too /rong4 ,x might kill ! fi%4 ,insects su* z ! black aphids common on wat] lilies c be spray$ (f ) ! g>d5 hose to make a juicy meal = ! fi%4 ,spray+ pool plants ) insecticides or fungicides is dang]\s unless y use a prep>ation made specifically = pools1 & use x /rictly accord+ to package directions4 ,9 w9t]1 mo/ tubs & o!r conta9]s %\ld probably be lift$ & /or$ indoors4 ,i %\ld ?9k ?is w\ld l5g!n ! useful life ( small prefabricat$ pools1 too4 ,small p]man5t pools %\ld be dra9$1 s ice w n =m & crack ! con/ruction4 ,?is means t ! pool mu/ rema9 empty2 ei!r ! dra9 mu/ be kept op5 or a ro( ( canvas or bo>ds %\ld be fitt$ ov] ! top4 ,,fi% ,,& ,,scav5g]s ,goldfi% e>n _! upkeep--a p9* or two ( food a week--by gobbl+ up mosquito l>vae ! m9ute !y />t wriggl+4 ,9 pools :]e ! mud at ! bottom does n freeze1 !y'll w9t] safely out ( doors4 ,sev]al k9ds ( snails1 tadpoles1 & o!r scav5g]s (f]$ by speciali/s consume impurities 9 ! wat]1 includ+ algae4 ,frogs are j = fun4 ,!y'll (t5 make !mselves at home 9 a pool )\t any invitation4 ,a gr&pappy bullfrog liv$ 9 our t9y s9kpool all la/ summ]1 retreat+ to a d>k cave betwe5 ! rocks :5 ! dogs came d[n = a dr9k4 ,x seem$ to me ! epitome ( mod]n effici5cy :5 ,i fir/ le>n$1 z a city-dwell]1 t full-gr[n frogs c\ld be b\ght by mail4 ,t pur*ase made u ! mo/ popul> family on ! block4 ,b we c\ldn't (f] !m com=table w9t] qu>t]s 9 ! city2 & ! la/ ,i saw ( ! frogs1 9 e>ly fall1 !y 7 hopp+ d[n ! gutt] ( ,=tie? ,av5ue t[>d ! sew] dra94 ,,m9iature ,,aquatic ,,& ,,poolside ,,plants ,obvi\sly1 ! location ( a pool 79 sun or %ade1 w>m climate or cool71 its size 7"s plants w\ld smo!r a m9iature pool 9 a few weeks71 & its design %\ld be consid]$ 9 select+ plants to gr[ 9 or ) x4 ,9 fact1 v t9y pools c>efully plac$ to cat* an arti/ic reflection may be bett] )\t any plant embelli%m5t4 ,a frequ5t error is ov]plant+1 ) ! wat] surface cov]$ by a confusion ( foliage & fl[]s1 ! p]imet] a jungle4 ,9 small pools "o pygmy lily is pl5ty2 x ne$s cle>1 op5 wat] to set x (f4 ,= pools ( all designs--=mal1 contempor>y1 in=mal--plants are seldom arrang$ 9 neat r[s1 gr\ps t repeat !mselves regul>ly1 or mat*+ masses 9 p]fect symmetry4 ,! close/ to =mal balance might be add+ acc5t & height by plac+ ! talle/ plant 9 ! c5t] ( a =mal pool4 ,m (t51 x's effective 9 "o corn] or at "o side4 ,few plants (f] su* /rik+ v>iation 9 ! =ms available to create int]e/+ patt]ns & dramatic contra/4 ,!re are flat1 lea!ry leaf pads & slim1 spiky swords2 glori\s *9a-l cup fl[]s & fluffy plumes2 mode/ creep]s & bold elephant leaves4 ,seldom does a fl[]-arrangem5t arti/ h su* a weal? ( excit+ mat]ial ) :i* to make h] prize-w9n+ compositions4 ,m9iature ,wat] ,lilies ,( ! two g5]al types ( wat] lilies--tropical & h>dy--! tropicals are lea/ likely to be 9 scale ) m9iature pools4 ,! leaves & fl[]s are l>g]1 ! leaves spread+ out wid] & ! fl[]s /&+ out high]4 ,! tropicals ne$ lots ( sun & w>m?1 c be %ock$ into dormancy if ! wat] *ills1 & are usually treat$ l annuals & plant$ fre%1 ea* summ]4 ,"s c be propagat$ f vivip>\s plantlets t gr[ on ! leaves4 ,among h>dy wat] lilies !re is a selection ( pygmies ) f\r-in* leaves & two-in* fl[]s 9 _m colors--:ite1 yell[1 p9k1 r$1 & bicolors1 "s ) attractively m>bl$ foliage4 ,giv5 g5]\s sun%9e1 w>m quiet wat]1 & good n\ri%m5t1 !y w fl[] f ,july to fro/1 & c be held ov] ! w9t] ei!r outdoors or 94 ,9 our area we set out h>dy wat] lilies 9 late ,april or e>ly ,may4 ,if a late cold snap occurs :5 ! plants arrive by mail1 we keep !m moi/ until x's ov]4 ,s9ce ! roots are h>dy only if !y d n freeze1 & s9ce x's difficult to keep small pools f freez+1 ea* lily is plant$ 9 its own box1 :i* is set on small /ones or blocks s x is rais$ (f ! floor ( ! pool4 ,or plant 9 soil at ! bottom ( a tub-pool t w be tak5 up 9 fall4 ,lay ! rhizome horizontal1 ) its gr[+ tip out ( ! soil4 ,cov] ! surface ) a web ( clean s&1 to keep ! soil f muddy+ ! wat]4 ,if ! plant is leaf$ out & ! leaves don't rea* ! surface ( ! pool1 !y'll l5g!n _! /ems 9 a few days4 ,= be/ gr[? & fl[]+1 a pygmy lily ne$s at lea/ a ?ird ( a bu%el ( soil & ab\t eight in*es ( wat] ov] its cr[n4 ,soil c be heavy & clay-l1 or av]age g>d5 loam4 ,if possible1 add "o-f\r? ! quantity ( well-rott$ c[ manure--no o!r k9d4 ,exp]ts recomm5d /rongly aga9/ ! use ( o!r-?an-c[ manures1 swamp muck1 leaf mold1 peat moss1 s&1 or lime4 ,lack+ c[ manure1 y c get f]tiliz]s prep>$ specially = wat] lilies1 or y c use comm]cial g>d5 f]tiliz]s l ^? ) #e-aj-e analysis4 ,supply n\ri%m5t at plant+ "t1 & once aga9 a mon? or s lat]4 ,wrap balls ( rott$ c[ manure1 or h&fuls ( comm]cial f]tiliz]1 9 ?9 pap] 7a pap] napk9 w d7 & ?ru/ !m d[n into ! soil ar\nd ! roots4 ,wat] lilies h voraci\s appetites1 & ev5 ! pygmies eat he>tily4 ,on a />vation diet1 !y'll /op gr[+ & fl[]+4 ,9 w9t]1 /ore ! rhizomes 9 an unheat$ cell> or g>age :]e !y w keep cool b n freeze4 ,don't let !m dry out completely4 ,keep ! soil 9 ! conta9] b>ely moi/2 or if ! rhizome is n 9 soil1 wrap x 9 burlap t c be kept moi/4 ,h>dy wat] lilies are propagat$ by plant+ divisions ( ! roots1 ) ea* section hav+ at lea/ "o gr[+ po9t4 ,9 ! wide selection ( available v>ieties1 ! foll[+ pygmies are suitable = mo/ m9iature pools4 ,nymphaea ,nymphaeaceae ,pygmy ,wat] ,lily adorata m9or--,p9t-siz$ v>iety ( ! native pond lily ) fragrant1 da9ty1 :ite ?ree-in* fl[]s 9 g5]\s pr(usion2 leaves l9$ ) r$ b5ea?4 #8,hel5 ,f[l]' is a fragrant p9k-fl[]$ v>iety4 aurora--,an old hybrid1 m dw>f ?an m9iature1 b suitable = small pools4 ,*angeable fl[]s op5 s(t yell[1 d>k5 to ru/y orange 9 ! second /age1 !n to deep r$ 9 ! ?ird /age4 ,! small leaves are mottl$ ) w9e-r$ l9es4 #8,jo ,ann ,pr+'--,true pygmy ) ?ree-in* leaves1 du/y-p9k fl[]s light] 9 ! c5t]4 #8,patricia'--,"o ( ! few small tropicals ) crimson fl[]s1 br[n-metal buds4 ,"y plants are borne on ! leaves4 tetragona 7pygmaea7--,smalle/ ( all1 ) long-la/+ two-in* :ite fl[]s ) a fragrance l ,*9a tea1 f\r-in* s(t gre5 leaves4 ,easy to gr[1 ev5 9 %all[ wat]4 ,! v>iety alba1 or :ite pygmy1 seems ! same to me z ! v>iety helvola1 an old hybrid usually li/$ z yell[ pygmy1 & is ev5 small] ?an ! species1 ) br[n-blot*$ leaves & gl[+ yell[1 />-%ap$ fl[]s4 #8,royal ,purple'--,a new r$-purple1 tropical lily4 ,float+ ,plants ,ano!r advantage ( m9iature pools is t any ( ! attractive surface plants t multiply too fa/ c be easily scoop$ out z (t5 z y wi%4 ,& !y are unusually attractive 9 =ms1 colors1 & textures4 ,fe$+ f nutri5ts 9 solution 9 ! wat]1 !y make %ade = fi%1 & _! dangl+ roots provide a safe place = fi% to spawn4 ,simply drop ! plants 9 ! wat] & let !m gr[4 ,or1 if y want !m to raise a family1 put "s soil 9 a %all[ spot :]e ! roots c an*or4 ,mo/ are annuals1 to be b\ght ea* ye>4 ,oxyg5at+ ,plants ,^! are aquatics t gr[ d[n 9 ! wat] & help keep x sweet & clean4 ,bun*es ( "s c be simply dropp$ 9 ! pool4 ,b all w gr[ bett] & save y ! tr\ble ( replac+ !m if _! roots are 9 soil1 9 pots set on ! pool floor4 ,al?\gh !y're mo/ly p]5nials1 we pref] to />t ea* season ) a fre% supply4 ,!y're available 9 v>iety at pet /ores or by mail f lily speciali/s4 ,s9ce !y're nei!r true m9iature plants nor z decorative z !y are functional1 sep>ate descriptions are n includ$ "h4 ,o!r ,aquatic ,plants ,) ! wat] lilies & o!r aquatics1 ^! are ! only plants t c gr[ ) _! roots /&+ 9 wat]--"s 9 deep] wat] ?an o!rs4 ,) few exceptions1 ?is does n mean s\r1 /agnant wat]4 ,ev5 9 bogs !re is "s circulation4 ,add+ *unks ( *>coal t absorbs impurities w (t5 help keep ! wat] fre% & heal?ful4 ,"s ( ^! plants are h>dy1 "s are n2 "s ne$ _! roots 9 soil2 "s c d )\t x2 "s are bett] gr[+ 9 ! wat] ( ! pool2 "s 9 ! boggy soil beside x4 ,e>li] 9 ?is *apt] ,i said ,i _h nev] built a pool4 ,i meant t ,i _h nev] done x p]sonally & worri$ ab\t wat] levels & ! g5]al eng9e]+4 ,b we h _h sev]al pools1 little m ?an puddles1 :i* my husb& con/ruct$4 ,small ?\gh !y 71 !y gave u ! *ance to enjoy wat] lilies & bog plants4 ,x 0 !n t ,i began to realize ! delights & magnitude ( ?is sort ( g>d5+4 ,som$ay ,i hope to h a pond ( "s size--a spot = lilies1 frogs1 & goldfi% & all ( ^? ?+s ,g4 ,l4 ,?omas1 ,jr41 writes ab\t s *>m+ly 9 8 book1 ,g>d5 ,pools1 ,wat]-,lilies & ,goldfi%4 ,i also get great pleasure out ( ! catalogues sev]al suppli]s s5d out4 ,!y are mo/ delightful read+4 ,read t book1 & ! catalogues1 & ,i "k y w be conv]t$ to wat]-g>d5+4 ,,*apt] #ac ,,m9iature ,,woodl& ,,g>d5s ,,& ,,plants ,= t5 ye>s we liv$ )9 ! b\nd>ies ( ,new ,york ,city 9 a big1 old h\se t occupi$ m ?an a ?ird ( ! squ>$1 b>e eighty-by-hundr$-foot lot4 ,n[ we h a small] h\se1 & ! g>d5able l& is completely surr\nd$ by woodl&s :]e native plants gr[ z !y please4 ,9 bo? places we've _h small woodl& g>d5s2 & no matt] h[ pleasurable our o!r plant+s1 we've lov$ ^! be/4 ,if y\r idea ( a pretty g>d5 c5t]s ar\nd /atuesque delph9iums1 precise r[s ( roses1 bold spla%es ( boi/]\s color1 y may call insipid :at we f9d en*ant+4 ,b if y\r s5ses respond to ! fre%1 %>p aroma ( moi/ woods soil1 ! :isp]+ ( trees1 ! patt]ns ( cool %ad[s1 ! %y delicacy ( ! spr+ beauty1 or ! gnome-l pomposity ( a ,jack-9-!-pulpit1 be sure to h at lea/ a t9y woodl& g>d51 :e!r y h to create a spot = x or h x naturally4 ,once e/abli%$1 x gives m refre%m5t = less c>e ?an any o!r g>d5 ,i "k4 ,,naturali/ic ,,design ,"h1 ( c\rse1 !re is no place = classic or contempor>y =mal design4 ,! s+le purpose is to create1 or re-create1 a small section ( ! woods ) ! %ade1 humus1 & o!r environm5tal conditions woodsy plants c't live )\t4 ,! ess5ce ( ! t9ie/ plant+--ev5 a colony ( trillium at ! foot ( a spread+ ev]gre5--is its naturalness4 ,x doesn't look plant$1 x belongs2 x's be5 !re all ! "t4 ,& x looks natural1 ( c\rse1 because x's be5 plann$ t way4 ,plann+ a woodl& g>d5 = ! in=mal l&scape is simplifi$ by ! fact t y beg9 ) :at y h--a %ad$ spot 7pref]ably %ad$ by trees t drop ne$les or leaves1 to enri* ! soils7 :]e hot1 dry summ] w9ds c't p>* ! plants4 ,!re may be a natural /ream1 rocks1 a slope1 a holl[2 or a place to put a ru/ic b5*1 rott+ log1 small pool--a focal po9t h>moni\s ) ! naturali/ic !me4 ,or ! size1 %ape1 or cont\r ( ! g>d5 may make x ! object ( int]e/ )\t additional acc5t4 ,i "k ( "o design t began ) prun+ a /unt$ sapl+ to reveal its bonsai-l l9es1 ano!r t featur$ ! trunk ( a rheumatic1 old1 lightn+-%att]$ ev]gre54 ,a soggy1 l[ spot c be plant$ z a bog & back$ up by rocks & %rubs4 ,a brook c be coax$ to make space = a small1 hummocky isl&4 ,! n>r[1 me&]+1 /epp+-/one pa? ?r\gh ! %>p po9t ( our l& invites y to take a walk 9 ! woods4 ,orig9ality has *all5g+ fre$om 9 creat+ a woodl& g>d5 = level1 regul>ly %ap$ gr\nds4 ,y may replace ! ubiquit\s pa*ys&ra 9 ! ne$le-c>pet$ %ade ( a tall p9e tree ) native plants4 ,or use "o ( ^? difficult areas su* z ! angle ( a h$ge1 wall1 f\ndation or %ad$ patio2 an unus$ corn] ( ! prop]ty2 ! space und]nea? an ov]hang+ bay w9d[4 ,we us$ a useless area1 ab\t six feet wide & less ?an ?irty feet long1 betwe5 our city h\se & ! prop]ty l9e1 %ad$ n only by a few /raggl+ p9es b also by ! h\se next door4 ,!re 0 a pa?1 a pool1 & a little b5*4 ,?is 0 ! la/ place ,i visit$ be=e ,i left = "w 9 ! morn+1 & ! fir/ :5 ,i came home at night4 ,someh[1 ! fl[] face ( a bloodroot ) a %awl ( unroll+ leaf ar\nd its %\ld]s _h add$ piquancy 9 ! city1 :]e build+ bani%$ ! wild fl[]s a hundr$ ye>s ago4 ,! bloom ( ! fir/ lady-slipp] 0 a notewor?y triumph2 ! gre5 ( ! f]ns seem$ specially fre% & mossy2 ! blue ( ! bottle g5tians 0 almo/ unbelievable4 ,,cle>+ ,,! ,,site ,ev5 :5 we plann$ t metropolitan oasis1 !re 7 a few exi/+ features we c>efully kept--a valiant1 five-leav$ woodb9e to tra9 ov] ! rail f5ce t kept out ! trampl+ feet ( ! neighborhood small fry2 a scrubby %rub ,i nev] manag$ to id5tify1 :i* _h volunt>ily mask$ an ugly cell> w9d[2 a few preci\s pat*es ( moss4 ,illu/ration3 ,a wild g>d5 9 ,new ,york ,city ,9 ,connecticut1 ( c\rse1 ! area 0 almo/ completely ov]gr[n1 mo/ly by poison ivy4 ,aft] t 0 cle>$ away1 undesirable und]gr[? 0 remov$1 leav+ a rock "h1 a dogwood or azalea !re4 ,b>+ ! gr\nd let u see m cle>ly :at we _h to "w )4 ,illu/ration3 ,a wild fl[] gr[s 9 ,new ,york ,city3 bloodroot ,:5 ! gr\nd is cle>$1 ! design] makes a f9al decision ab\t p]man5t features su* z /eps1 pa?1 pool1 bog1 b5*4 ,y might make a m5tal note ( ! place :]e an old tree /ump might be artfully in/all$1 :5 y f9d "o1 or :]e a dead bran* might fall & make a backgr\nd = "s small plants4 ,( c\rse1 ^! are all kept c>efully 9 scale & h>mony4 ,a pa? %\ld be n>r[ & n %>ply def9$1 p]haps j a s]ies ( b>ely mat*$ flat /ones4 ,/eps are n conspicu\s1 b made to look z natural z possible4 ,,soil ,! next is ! mo/ labori\s b mo/ vitally important "p ( ! proc$ure--supply+ suitable soil4 ,woods plants gr[ naturally 9 soil s ri* 9 humus t x w hold _m times its weight 9 wat]4 ,season aft] season ! trees drop leaves1 ne$les1 twigs1 & bran*es t decay & ma9ta9 ! high level ( humus1 :i* conta9s micro-organisms t help su/a9 ! plants4 ,9 our area & 9 mo/ o!r woodsy sections1 =e/ soil is v acid4 ,b ! loam 9 a cle>$ area adjo9+ ! =e/ may conta9 little or no humus1 & may n be ne>ly acid en\gh = ! native plants gr[+ a hundr$ feet away4 ,:5 a m9iature woodl& g>d5 is plant$ 9 a wild1 woodsy spot1 ! soil is probably suitable1 & ! trees w probably keep x t way4 ,!n1 y simply use plants t ?rive naturally :]e ! am\nt ( available light1 & ! composition ( ! soil1 are ! same or simil>4 ,o!rwise1 y ne$ to prep>e ! soil ?or\ghly & deeply--a m9imum ( eight in*es1 & up to eighte5 in*es = small native %rubs4 ,y'll ne$ incr$ible quantities ( leaf mold1 v old manure1 or compo/$ leaves & grass4 ,ov] humus-poor soil1 spread a lay] ( at lea/ six in*es1 & mix x 9 by digg+ ! soil & turn+ x ov] sev]al times4 ,at ! same "t1 remove matt$ roots1 /ones1 & o!r unwant$ ob/ructions to plant+4 ,= a v small g>d51 y may f9d x simpl] to remove all ! soil to a dep? ( twelve to eighte5 in*es1 & replace x completely ) humus & leaf mold br\ght 9 f ! woods or pur*as$ = ! purpose4 ,leaf mold1 by ! way1 is ! lay] ( p>tially decay$ leaves imm$iately "u ! top lay] ( :ole leaves2 humus1 9 ! next lay] d[n1 is m completely decay$4 ,don't buy humus f door-to-door salesm5 (f]+ 8big b>ga9s40 ,?is is a racket ! police & ,bett] ,bus9ess ,bureau are try+ to ext+ui%4 ,buy only f a nurs]yman y c tru/4 ,:ile y're condition+ soil1 make sure !re is good dra9age4 ,only bog plants w gr[ ) _! roots 9 muck or /&+ wat]4 ,y may ne$ an initial lay] ( f9e gravel or c\rse s&4 ,rais+ ! surface ( ! g>d5 w also help4 ,if y ?9k t ! importance ( suitable humus-ri* soil is ei!r exagg]at$ or ov]rat$1 ?9k also ( ?is3 ,) ! type ( light & humus 7usually acid7 9 :i* !y gr[ naturally1 woodl& plants w settle d[n cont5t$ly 9 y\r g>d5 & e/abli% families & colonies t increase e ye>4 ,if y don't provide x1 !y'll get homesick & p9e away4 ,n only t1 b once !y've made !mselves at home1 !y'll require practically no c>e4 ,!y don't want to be cultivat$1 f]tiliz$1 we$$1 wat]$1 mul*$1 or giv5 special protection 9 w9t]1 z long z !re are trees t drop leaves4 ,! mo/ y might h to d w be mak+ sure ! leaves ar5't bl[n away1 or1 if !re are no trees1 lugg+ 9 leaves f some:]e else4 ,,plant+ ,al?\gh plants are *os5 = any g>d5 accord+ to light1 soil1 moi/ure1 & o!r cultural requirem5ts1 woodl& plants p]mit less leeway ?an mo/ o!rs4 ,?is is a matt] ( ecology1 def9$ z 8! total impact ( ! environm5t & ! plant's accommodation to x40 ,"s delicate plants are1 ( c\rse1 less adaptable ?an o!r m rugg$ species4 ,*eck catalogues1 ref]5ce books1 & o!r s\rces to le>n all y c ab\t ea* plant be=e y plant x4 ,a quick ^w ab\t %ade4 ,!re is full %ade1 or deep %ade1 creat$ all ye> by ev]gre5s1 walls1 or build+s4 ,& !re is woodl& %ade creat$ only 9 summ] by decidu\s trees4 ,! hill ne> our h\se :]e rattlesnake planta91 pipsissewa1 & p9k lady-slipp]s gr[ is d>k & cool 9 summ]1 b bright 9 spr+1 fall1 & w9t] :5 ! trees are b>e ( leaves4 ,?is is an important di/9ction4 ,9 ! int]e/ ( cons]vation--,am]ican wild fl[]s are ?reat5$ n only by bulldoz]s b also by ?\ghtless1 crim9ally c>eless humans--private woodl& g>d5s (t5 become ! home = plants dug f ! wild4 ,la/ fall1 "o ( my de>e/ fri5ds me?odically mov$ doz5s ( maid5hair f]ns into a t9y bit ( woods on h] prop]ty to save !m f ext9ction :5 _! fronds 7 be+ pick$ 9 bun*es to fill out b\quets4 ,b ?is is cons]vation only :5 ! plants are transplantable 7a numb] ( ! mo/ preci\s species are n7 & are mov$ to qu>t]s ) gr[+ conditions to _! lik+4 ,o!rwise1 !y might z well die :]e !y are4 ,9 digg+ woodl& plants1 always dig deep & take z mu* ( ! surr\nd+ soil z possible1 & di/urb ! roots z little z y c4 ,protect ! transplants aga9/ dry+ sun & w9d until !y are set 9 _! new homes4 ,if y c dig !m ) ! roots intact1 y c take mo/ plants at any "t dur+ ! gr[+ season4 ,! safe/ times are imm$iately aft] fl[]+ or dur+ fall dormancy4 ,unless x is a matt] ( cons]vation1 ,i nev] dig woodl& plants4 ,i buy !m 7!y're surpris+ly inexp5sive7 f a local nurs]y or f sev]al mail-ord] speciali/s4 ,! nurs]y plants are pot-gr[n1 & ev5 fussy types transplant )\t loss4 ,by mail !y arrive b>e-root$--9 e>ly fall = all b ! summ] & fall v>ieties--b crisp & lively 9 _! pack+ ( moi/ sphagnum moss4 ,sometimes !y ev5 />t to s5d out new roots & spr\ts en r\te4 ,if ,i c1 ,i get mail-ord] plants into ! gr\nd be=e dusk on ! day !y arrive4 ,soil ar\nd transplants is kept moi/ & mul*$ ) leaves until !y take hold4 ,ye>s ago "s suppli]s collect$ ! plants !y sold1 & "s s\rces ( sl[-spread+ types 7 completely deva/at$4 ,today1 ,i believe1 speciali/s gr[ _! /ocks ( woodl& plants1 ei!r "u glass or 9 woodsy nurs]ies4 ,!y're do+ m to pres]ve ^! native treasures ?an to annihilate !m4 ,! be/ ( all s\rces is by propagation--se$s1 cutt+s1 division ( wild plants--because y're n only increas+ ! population1 b y're also />t+ ) plants t f babyhood are accu/om$ to y\r gr[+ conditions & don't h to make difficult adju/m5ts4 ,ev5 ?\gh x may be sl[1 ?is is ! only me?od = a numb] ( nontransplantable species4 ,if ! g>d5 conta9s %rubs t w s]ve z backgr\nd = small1 %y woodl& plants1 t's f9e4 ,if x doesn't1 y may want to plant "s 7^!1 too1 are available by mail71 because few native woods plants are spectacul> en\gh to make a big display ( _! own4 ,& because woods plants are mode/1 !y're be/ plant$ 9 colonies a half doz5 or m ( "o species1 n 9 mix$ colors or v>ieties4 ,set ! gr\ps 9 ! =egr\nd1 :]e !y're easy to see4 ,all[ pl5ty ( space betwe5 gr\ps = natural increase )\t cr[d+4 ,arrange m /rik+1 tall1 spiky plants "h & !re to add ! int]e/ ( acc5t1 j z y w\ld 9 a conv5tional fl[] b$4 ,c>e aft] plant+ includes ! expect$ c>eful wat]+1 & keep+ ! plants moi/ & %ield$ f heat & w9d until !y are gr[+ on _! own4 ,= _! fir/ w9t]1 y may want to supplem5t ! natural mul* ( leaves ) salt hay or some?+ simil>ly light & airy1 held 9 place by *ick5 wire or bran*es4 ,?is mul* mu/ be remov$ extra e>ly = e>ly-fl[]+ species4 ,by _! second season ! plants %\ld be ready to be wat]$ by ra91 & f$ & protect$ by trees1 )\t y\r help4 ,don't fiddle ) !m1 pull (f leaves or se$ pods1 or move !m ab\t unless y mu/4 ,,propagat+ ,,woodl& ,,plants ,^! are1 ( c\rse1 h>dy p]5nials4 ,except = se$s1 propagat+ me?ods are mu* ! same z = cultivat$ types4 ,x is important only t1 if possible1 y f9d out :at is ! mo/ effective 7(t51 ! only7 way ea* plant c be reproduc$4 ,if y c't track d[n ?is in=mation1 try sev]al ways at once4 ,9 g5]al1 ^? ) masses ( fibr\s roots c be divid$ imm$iately aft] fl[]+4 ,= upright & bran*+ types1 y c usually root /em cutt+s 9 a frame or propagat+ box4 ,if ev]y?+ else fails1 try lay]+4 ,y c't lose any?+ by x4 ,se$s are plant$ ! m9ute !y are ripe1 9 a cold frame--or 9 flats t c be set 9 ! cold frame--9 a f9ely sift$ mixture ( equal p>ts ( loam1 woods leaf mold1 & co>se s&4 ,= v>ieties adapt$ to extremely acid soil1 use half z mu* co>se s& z ,mi*igan peat1 )\t soil4 ,= add$ insurance1 acidify ! plant+ mix ) leaf mold or peat1 or neutralize x ) lime1 until ! p,h is some:]e ne> t ( ! soil ! plant gr[s naturally 94 ,set ! flats 9 %ade & keep ! soil moi/1 & leave ! se$s to _! own devices1 summ] & w9t]1 until !y g]m9ate4 ,"s species take two mon?s1 "s take two ye>s4 ,aft] g]m9ation !y are h&l$ exactly l o!r p]5nial se$l+s1 except t ! only safe f]tiliz] is v weak liquid manure at v infrequ5t int]vals4 ,t5d] types %\ld be gr[n 9 pots until !y are fully mature1 be=e !y're set out 9 ! g>d54 ,,plants ,,= ,,woodl& ,,g>d5s ,aquilegia canad5sis ,ranunculaceae ,columb9e ,al?\gh ! native ,ea/]n columb9e c gr[ two feet tall1 x seems to /ay clos] to six in*es 9 my woodl& g>d5 & on ! banks t l9e our ,p9e ,tree ,road4 ,! clov]-l leaves1 & *>act]i/ic columb9e fl[]s ) yell[ sepals & knobb$ r$ spurs1 are scal$ d[n proportionately4 ,,c>e4 ,poor1 dry soil1 acid 7/rong to neutral74 ,f]tiliz] promotes gr[? t is too rank4 ,full sun to ?ree-qu>t] %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,se$4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,woodl& plant+1 bank plant+4 ,arisaema triphyllum ,araceae ,jack-9-!-,pulpit ,! pulpit /&s eight in*es tall or m1 curv+ up & ov] ! /iff prea*]-l spadix 9 late spr+4 ,! divid$ leaves also exce$ true m9iature size4 ,b prim ,jack spreads himself sl[ly en\gh to all[ him entry to all b ! v t9ie/ woodl& g>d52 & 8 comical dignity is n to be disp5s$ )4 ,,c>e4 ,humus-ri* soil1 moi/4 ,%ade or light %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,tub]\s roots4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,wild g>d5s4 ,as>um ,ari/olo*iaceae ,wild ,g+] ,9 ! ,nor!rn "p ( ! c\ntry ?is is a decidu\s plant1 :ile 9 mu* ( ! ,s\? x reta9s its kidney-%ap$ leaves4 ,its purpli% fl[]s are some:at hidd5 "u ! foliage4 ,!re are ?ree g5]al types4 canad5se--,ea/]n wild g+]4 caudatum--,we/]n wild g+]4 %uttlewor?i--,mottl$ wild g+] 7native ( ,virg9ia & ,s\?74 ,,c>e4 ,ri* soil1 moi/4 ,%ade or p>tial %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,wild g>d5s1 gr\nd cov]4 ,aspl5ium ,polypodiaceae ,sple5wort 7,f]n7 ,lilliputian1 native ev]gre5 f]n ) deeply cut fronds4 platyneuron--ebony swee!>t--,eight-in* fea!ry fronds ) br[ni%-purple /ems 9 tidy circles4 7,ne$s acid soil47 tri*omanes--maid5hair sple5wort--,?ick1 closely clu/]$ ?ree-to five-in* fronds ) cr[ds ( little "o-in* leaflets on black ribs4 ,plant x sideways1 its roots 9 a rock crevice1 ) leaf mold & a t\* ( lime4 ,,c>e4 ,soil acid or neutral accord+ to v>iety4 ,leaf mold4 ,%ade4 ,,propagation4 ,division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 rock g>d5s1 wild g>d5s4 ,camptosorus rhizophyllus ,polypodiaceae ,walk+ ,f]n ,small native ev]gre5 f]n1 h>dy f ,canada to ,georgia4 ,its "n comes f ! fact t ! fronds are po9t$ on ! ends & root on contact ) ! soil4 ,x pref]s to creep ar\nd limy rocks4 ,,c>e4 ,lime-be>+ soil1 %ade1 dry4 ,h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,root division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 rock g>d5s1 wild g>d5s4 ,claytonia virg9ica ,portulacaceae ,spr+ ,beauty ,:5 ! leaves ( ! =e/ trees are b>ely ready to break out 9 e>ly spr+1 ?is lovely little plant is already 9 full bloom d[n on ! gr\nd4 ,x makes colonies & ev5 mats ( preci\s :ite fl[]s :i* are t+$ & /reak$ ) p9k & sc>cely a half-in* across4 ,b be=e ! trees are 9 full leaf ! spr+ beauty has gone back to sleep & disappe>$1 fl[]s1 five-in* grass-l leaves1 & all4 ,,c>e4 ,woodsy soil1 moi/1 %ady or semi%ady4 ,,propagation4 ,tub]s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 bog g>d5s1 swamp plant+4 ,cl9tonia ,liliaceae ,woodsy plants spread+ out into colonies by und]gr\nd rhizomes4 ,! leaves are r broad1 & ?9 & glassy4 ,! little lily-l fl[]s are held atop /ems above4 ,! b]ries t foll[ are blue1 blue-black1 or black4 borealis--broadlily--,nodd+1 gre5i%-yell[ fl[]s on sev5-in* /ems 9 ,may4 ,b]ries are blue1 a half-in* long4 umbellata--,leaves lightly fuzzy2 purple-spott$ :ite fl[]s 9 clu/]s2 %9y black b]ries4 uniflora--,we/]n native ) "o preci\s fl[] p] /em 7"o & a half in*es across71 b]ries bright blue4 ,,c>e4 ,ri*1 humusy1 acid soil4 ,%ade or p>tial %ade4 ,moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( roots 9 spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 bog plant+4 ,convall>ia majalis ,liliaceae ,lily ( ! ,valley ,?is fragrant gr\nd cov] is a favorite = "u trees & o!r %ady spots4 ,p]haps x spreads too fa/ = v small g>d5s4 ,! oval1 lily-l leaves are la/+1 b n ev]gre54 ,! dangl+ fl[]s1 all on ! same side ( ! /em1 are l scallop$ petticoats4 ,unless y ne$ a gr\nd cov]1 try "o ( ! fanci] & less robu/ v>ieties1 su* z rosea1 ) light-p9k fl[]s t fade to ne>-:ite 9 ! sun4 ,or try flore pl5s ) d\ble :ite hoop-skirts4 ,,c>e4 ,g>d5 soil1 %ade1 moi/1 h>dy4 ,p]si/s = ye>s & doesn't h to be t\*$4 ,if y want to increase y\r plant+1 dig & ?9 e ?ree ye>s4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( small bulbs4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,gr\nd cov]1 =c+ 9 ,febru>y & ,m>*4 ,coptis trifolia ,ranunculaceae ,gold?read ,?is t9y bog plant1 only f\r in*es high1 has ?ree-way clov]-l leaves & t9y :ite waxy fl[]s4 ,x creeps & spreads by means ( ?ready yell[ roots4 ,,c>e4 ,humusy1 peaty1 s&y1 & decid$ly acid soil4 ,plant ne$s a cool1 moi/ location & w n survive w>m? & dryness4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bog plant+4 ,cornus canad5sis ,cornaceae ,bun*b]ry1 ,creep+ ,dogwood ,?is is a real dogwood1 b a v m9iature "o4 ,! /ems /&+ ab\t six in*es high are encircl$ by a :orl ( ri* gre5 leaves4 ,above are ! up-fac+ fl[]s 79 ,may71 l elves we>+ :ite ruffs4 ,! clu/]s ( r$ b]ries are z gay z ,*ri/mas1 9 ,augu/4 ,aft] tak+ a ye> or s to get settl$1 ! plants spread out into colonies or clumps4 ,,c>e4 ,ri* woods soil1 highly acid1 damp1 b ) dra9age4 ,%ade1 cool location4 ,takes sev]al ye>s to get e/abli%$4 ,ne$n't be di/urb$ once settl$4 ,c be transplant$ if l>ge *unks ( sod are lift$ ) x4 ,,propagation4 ,sep>ate clumps :5 dormant4 ,se$s f ripe b]ries w g]m9ate ! foll[+ spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bog plant+1 gr\nd cov]4 ,cryptogramma crispa ,polypodiaceae ,p>sley ,f]n ,?is is a small alp9e f]n ) clu/]s ( six-in* ev]gre5 fronds s f9ely cut & frill$ !y c\ld g>ni% a /&+ rib roa/ 9 place ( p>sley4 ,don't ov]look ?is "o :5 next plann+ a t]r>ium4 ,,c>e4 ,peaty1 dry soil4 ,h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 t]r>iums4 ,cyprip$ium ,or*idaceae ,lady-slipp]1 ,moccas9 ,fl[] ,?is is ! fabul\s e>?-gr[+ or*id t is native to _m p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 ) culture v>y+ accord+ly4 ,! broad1 long fre% leaves fold ar\nd ! /em at ! base4 ,! fl[]s h a lip inflat$ into a p\* & are 9 v>i\s colors4 acaule--,nor!a/]n native ) du/y-p9k fl[]s4 ,requires dry1 s&y1 woodsy1 int5sely acid soil1 full %ade4 ,difficult to transplant unless tak5 ) a l>ge am\nt ( soil4 ,attempt x only aft] fl[]+1 or 9 ,octob]4 ,don't cov] cr[n m ?an a half-in*4 ,no good me?od ( propagation is kn[n4 calceolus pubesc5s--,fuzzy yell[ lady-slipp] f moi/1 wood$ hillsides ( ! ,nor? & mid-,s\?4 ,n difficult to transplant & easy to gr[4 ,likes dappl$ %ade & slightly acid1 humusy soil4 c&idum--,small :ite fl[]s m>k$ & ve9$ ) br[n & purple4 ,f limy1 m>ly bogs4 ,ne$s moi/ure & %ade4 ,,c>e4 ,soil1 moi/ure1 & %ade z describ$ above4 ,,propagation4 ,division :5 dormant4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & wild g>d5s4 ,c =ce4 ,dalib>da rep5s ,rosaceae ,dewdrop1 ,false ,violet ,preci\s little creep]1 pret5d+ to be a violet1 ) two-in* he>t-%ap$ leaves on long /ems & five-petal$1 half-in* :ite fl[]s 9 ,july4 ,a native ( ! ,nor!a/]n section4 ,,c>e4 ,a %elt]$ spot4 ,ri* woodsy soil4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s & division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,woodl& & rock g>d5s4 ,epigaea rep5s ,ericaceae ,trail+ ,arbutus ,flat ev]gre5 creep] ) ov]lapp+ hairy /ems & bright-gre5 oval leaves4 ,9 e>ly spr+ x has :ite or p9k phlox-l fl[]s1 n v l>ge b int]e/+ly fragrant4 ,al?\gh x is usually cultivat$ 9 %ady1 protect$ spots1 x c ?rive 9 hot dry areas4 ,,c>e4 ,humusy & v acid soil1 s&y1 ) leaf mold4 ,good dra9age4 ,moi/4 ,don't dig wild plants :i* are difficult to transplant4 ,use pot-gr[n plants4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s4 ,se$ if /rictly fre%4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,wild g>d5s1 rock plant+4 ,ery?ronium ,liliaceae ,add]'s-,tongue1 ,tr\t ,lily1 ,dogtoo? ,violet ,a v l>ge clan ( bulb\s wild fl[]s native to _m p>ts ( ! c\ntry4 ,all species h ! m>ks ( family resemblance--two lea!ry basal leaves1 (t5 beautifully m>bl$1 & m9iature lily fl[]s nodd+ f ! tops ( c5tral /ems 9 spr+4 ,height1 usually six in*es4 albidum--,leaves may be matt$ or n4 ,9 ! ,ea/ fl[]s are :ite1 9 ,april4 am]icanum--,be/-kn[n ,yankee ) m>bl$ leaves & bright-yell[ fl[]s 9 ,april4 cali=nicum--fawn lily--,mottl$ leaves1 creamy or pale-yell[ fl[]s4 7,f ,cali=nia1 ( c\rse47 d5s-canis--dogtoo? violet--,european emigrant ) gre5 leaves splot*$ ) brick r$2 fl[]s are rosy purple4 ,also available 9 :ite & o!r colors4 gr&iflorum--,giant ( ! family1 pla9 leaves1 gold5 fl[]s 9 clu/]s4 ,! v>iety p>viflorum has ! mo/ midget fl[]s4 ,we/]n4 h5d]soni--,mottl$ leaves1 d>k-c5t]$ purple fl[]s4 ,we/]n4 revolutum--,we/]n ) br[n-blot*$ leaves1 purple-t+$ :ite or lav5d] fl[]s4 ,! v>iety johnsoni has rosy-lilac fl[]s1 :ite 9 ! c5t]4 tuolumn5se--,cali=nia ) unm>k$ *>treuse leaves1 l>ge deep-yell[ fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,woodsy soil1 n especially acid1 ) leaf mold4 ,dra9age4 ,moi/1 nev] hot & dry4 ,w9t] mul*4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 (fsets 7f und]gr\nd /olons74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 woodl& g>d5s1 =c+4 ,goody]a pubesc5s ,or*idaceae ,rattlesnake ,planta9 ,?is t]re/rial h]b is a close relative ( ! mo/ glamor\s ( or*ids & be>s no resemblance to a reptile or ! we$ t is "p ( its common "n4 ,on ! woodl& floor y w come ^u x z a flat clu/] ( durable1 oval1 deep-gre5 leaves ) gleam+-:ite ve9s t cross & recross 9 a delicate patt]n4 ,p]haps y w f9d x 9 bloom ) t9y :iti% fl[]s on tall spikes4 ,,c>e4 ,woodsy acid soil1 ) humus4 ,slightly damp4 ,cool4 ,%ade4 ,nor? side ( a glacial ridge is ideal4 ,,propagation4 ,if possible1 buy section ( root f deal] :o specializes 9 woodl& plants & se$s4 ,pick sp>+ly 9 ! woods1 by break+ (f section ( rhizome ) rootlets & plant4 ,new plant w appe> 9 ab\t "o mon?4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 woodl& g>d5s4 ,hepatica ,ranunculaceae ,liv]leaf ,six-in* ev]gre5 plants t %$ _! old lea!ry leaves = new aft] ! blue-lav5d] 7or p9ki%-:ite7 fl[]s fade & fall 9 ,may4 acutiloba--,%>p-lob$ hepatica1 di/+ui%$ by ! po9ts on ! lobes ( its leaves4 7,ne$s alkal9e soil47 am]icana 7triloba7--,r\nd-leav$ hepatica ) da9ty fl[]s on /ems uphol/]$ ) silky hairs4 ,leaves m>oon 9 w9t] ,,c>e4 ,n too acid soil4 ,full %ade4 ,dra9age4 ,n difficult to transplant b ne$s "t to get e/abli%$4 ,plants 9 ! woods be/ dug 9 ! fall4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 division ( roots4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,woodl& g>d5s1 colonies4 ,h\/onia ,rubiaceae ,bluets1 ,quak] ,lady ,?is is an en*ant+ wildl+ ) grass-l leaves & fl[]s less ?an a half-in* across 9 ! %ape ( f\r-po9t$ />s4 ,x is a v pr(use bloom] ?r\gh\t ! spr+ & e>ly summ]4 ca]ulea--,nor!a/]n favorite ) leaves 9 tufts ab\t an in* high4 ,fl[]s are blue or lilac1 (t5 fad+ to :ite 9 ! sun4 ,se$s itself will+ly4 purpurea--,l>g] ?an m9iature1 & native f ,m>yl& to ,georgia4 ,x makes a s(t ev]gre5 foliage mat1 & 9 ,july has purple fl[]s1 sev]al p] /em4 s]pyllifolia--creep+ bluets--,! /ems /ret* out to t5 in*es or m ) little half-in* te>drop leaves4 ,sky-blue fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,loamy1 acid soil ) peat4 ,moi/4 ,"p %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,division4 ,"s v>ieties are self-se$+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & woodl& g>d5s4 ,lemna m9or ,lemnaceae ,duckwe$ ,?is t9y "o is (t5 call$ ! 8smalle/ kn[n fl[]+ plant40 ,a float+ plant t has qu>t]-in* leaves 7actually ! body or 8?allus071 x has hair-l rootlets & fl[]s s small "o ne$s a magnify+ glass to see !m4 ,9 ! fall ! plants s9k to ! bottom ( ! pond1 to rise aga9 9 ! spr+4 ,,c>e4 ,no att5tion is ne$$4 ,,propagation4 ,none necess>y4 ,increases naturally4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,di%-g>d5 pools1 rock-g>d5 pools1 fi% food4 ,lycopodium ,lycopodiaceae ,club ,moss ,9 prehi/oric times ?is 0 a t[]+ tree2 n[ x is a moss-l poor relation ( ! f]ns1 be>+ ne$le-l leaves & spores in/ead ( fl[]s4 clavatum--runn+ p9e--,sl[ly b /eadily ! /ems creep ov] ! woodl& floor1 s5d+ up f\r-in* /ems at lax int]vals1 ea* ) sev]al spikes pack$ tightly ) ne$le-l leaves4 complanatum--gr\nd c$>--,! /ems trail fa/] & m /urdily1 ! erect bran*es divid+ & spread+ out to a lacy gre5 fan4 lucidulum--%9+ club moss--,trail+ /ems turn upright at ! tips & are cov]$ completely ) glassy1 d>k-gre5 8ne$les40 obscurum--gr\nd p9e--,*ri/mas trees 9 m9iature ab\t six in*es tall & popp+ up f /ems t creep ab\t und]gr\nd4 ,,c>e4 ,ri*1 woodsy soil1 n especially acid4 ,%ade1 moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s4 ,division ( roots at jo9ts4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,t]r>iums1 gr\nd cov]4 ,mit*ella rep5s ,rubiaceae ,p>tridgeb]ry ,?is native creep] be>s ! popul> p>tridgeb]ries widely us$ to fill 8,p>tridge ,b[ls0 at ,*ri/ma/ime4 ,x has glassy gre5 leaves :i* are close to ! gr\nd ) ! b]ries b5ea? !m4 ,9 ! spr+time x has fragrant1 fuzzy :ite fl[]s4 7,note to ^? :o hunt ! b]ries 9 ! woods3 pick f ! talle/ plants & d n te> up ! roots47 ,,c>e4 ,ri* woodsy soil1 n especially acid4 ,dra9age4 ,%ade4 ,cut back to enc\rage bran*+4 ,transplants easily4 ,,propagation4 ,divide root+ /ems4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 t]r>iums1 woodl& g>d5s4 ,mitella ,saxifragaceae ,bi%op's ,cap ,= %ady rock & wild g>d5s "h is a saxifrage-l plant ) m\nds ( he>t-%ap$ leaves & spires ( f9ely fr+$ fl[]s on tall /ems4 brew]i--,pacific ,coa/ native ) deep-gre5 leaves & :isk]y yell[-gre5 fl[]s 79 ,may & ,june74 caulesc5s--,also f ! ,pacific ,coa/4 ,m da9ty1 & m difficult4 diphylla--,ea/ ,coa/ native ) eight-in* fl[] spikes on tall] /ems4 ,:ite fl[]s 79 ,april & ,may74 ,,c>e4 ,ri* woodsy soil4 ,dra9age1 %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & wild g>d5s4 ,illu/ration3 ,g>d5 9 ! l&scape 9 ! f9e/ tradition--x features ,azalea macran?a basam9flora1 ,junip]us radicans1 & ,calluna ,c\nty ,wickl[4 7,atlantic ,av5ue ,nurs]y1 ,inc47 ,podophyllum peltatum ,b]b]idaceae ,may ,apple ,! ,may apple1 a native ( mu* ( ! c\ntry1 is actually too l>ge = mo/ small wild g>d5s1 b f9d a place = x if possible4 ,9 spr+ x is fasc9at+ to wat* ! /umpy /ems pu% up ?r\gh ! gr\nd & ! foliage sl[ly unfold to wide flat leaves4 ,!n come gold-c5t]$ :ite fl[]s & f9ally ! 8apple0 9 *>treuse & ne>ly two in*es long4 7,x is edible only :5 fully ripe47 ,,c>e4 ,ri* woodsy soil4 ,%ade1 or p>tial %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,root division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,wild-g>d5 plant+4 99 99 99 99 99 7,additional plant li/+s suitable = woodl& g>d5s c be f\nd 9 ,*apt] #ae47 ,,*apt] #ad ,,m9iature ,,trees ,,& ,,%rubs ,!re's a *amaecyp>is t =ms a fluffy1 gre5 two-in* ball by ! "t x's sev5 ye>s old2 a cone-%ap$ ,norway spruce t r>ely gr[s m ?an twelve in*es tall2 a "o-foot rhodod5dron ) deep-crimson trumpet fl[]s2 a nonfruit+ viburnum t makes a two-foot globe tightly pack$ ) ivy-l leaves4 ,!re are junip]s t =m plu% c>pets2 ericace\s ev]gre5s ) neat m\nds ( tw9kl+ fl[]s ov] %9y te>drop leaves2 decidu\s %rubs ) gold5 blooms1 se$s 9 silky pea pods1 & gre5 /ems t look leafy ! ye> r\nd4 ,t is j a tantaliz+ h9t ( ! fanta/ic v>iety ( little trees & %rubs1 & h[ !y c /eal ! %[ 9 ! g>d54 ,we h ?ree magnific5t p9es on ,p9e ,tree ,road 7x may h be5 nam$ = !m7 b our gue/s are m likely to comm5t ab\t ! />ry cu%ions ( ,leiophyllum buxifolium beside ! front walk4 ,we dug & lugg$ tons ( rock to make b$s = our favorite roses1 b ! small edg+ plants draw m att5tion4 ,:5 ! rock g>d5 is a mass ( flamboyant spr+ color1 we'll be ask$ ! "n ( a hea!r t's n ev5 9 fl[]1 or ! junip] 7,junip]us procumb5s nana7 two in*es high t spreads l velvet ov] a rock4 ,!re are m9iatures among all types ( trees & %rubs--decidu\s & ev]gre51 broad-leav$ & ne$le-leav$4 ,^? describ$ 9 ?is *apt] are almo/ all ?ree feet tall or less at maturity1 or are s extremely sl[-gr[+ !y seldom top t height 9 tw5ty ye>s4 ,9 j a few cases1 slightly tall] v>ieties are includ$1 :i* c be kept to ?ree feet or less ) a little prun+4 ,"s l[ types are omitt$ because !y spread too rambuncti\sly to be call$ m9iatures or to be suitable = small g>d5s4 ,^! limitations automatically exclude ! small1 fl[]+ trees & %rubs1 & dw>f fruit trees1 t are "p ( ! ov]-all l&scape plan = small gr\nds4 ,!y're n really m9iature g>d5 items1 b backgr\nd features ar\nd :i* m9iature g>d5s are plann$4 ,we've ?\ght ( a doz5 diff]5t ways to use ! really midget trees & %rubs1 & ,i imag9e !re mu/ be doz5s m4 ,we h a colony ( t9y rhodod5drons bloom+ at ! base ( a b\ld]1 & ano!r ne> an old /ump at ! edge ( ! woods4 ,sev]al sprawly ev]gre5s & "s preci\s ericace\s gems adorn ! rock g>d5 & spots ne> ! front t]race4 ,!re are pl5ty ( m9iature %rubs ( v>y+ heights1 foliage1 colors & textures1 & fl[]+ times to compose a small %rubb]y bord]1 ) t9y bulbs to plant along ! edge4 ,small trees & %rubs c be us$ z backgr\nd = mix$ bord]s ( small annuals & p]5nials2 ev]gre5s c make a sett+ = m9iature rose g>d5s4 ,almo/ any small pool1 wall1 rais$ b$1 or set ( /eps provides a place to plant ! "r tree or %rub4 ,&1 ( c\rse1 ^! are p]fect plants = s9k & tr\gh g>d5s1 bonsai "w1 or ev5 = indoor =c+ 9 ! gre5h\se4 ,if y c't f9d ! v>ieties y want at y\r local nurs]y1 y c ord] !m by mail f reliable suppli]s4 ,ei!r way1 plants t h be5 transplant$ regul>ly by ! gr[] develop a compact sy/em ( fibr\s roots r ?an a few long /raggly tap-l roots1 w take hold fa/] & transplant easi]1 w fit into y\r g>d5 quick]4 ,all t w make y a happi] g>d5]4 ,don't be surpris$ if m9iature trees & %rubs co/ m ?an ! regul> v>ieties ( ! same "n4 ,! little fell[s take mu* long] to rea* t size1 & require m co/ly c>e4 ,_m ( !m are difficult to propagate1 "s ev5 h to be gr[n f se$4 ,y\r fir/ ?\ght 9 select+ a m9iature tree or %rub1 ( c\rse1 is ! decorative effect x is plann$ to a*ieve--:e!r x %\ld be =mally upright & symmetrical1 or irregul>ly %ap$ & naturali/ic2 :e!r x is to act z an acc5t or specim51 or z a backgr\nd or bl5d]4 ,consid] ! texture ( ! foliage1 ! "t & mann] ( fl[]+1 :e!r ! colors w fight ) o!rs 9 ! g>d54 ,plant decidu\s types :]e !y won't be an eyesore 9 w9t]1 or select "o ) an attractive w9t] habit & appe>ance4 ,make sure ! plant & all its p>ts are 9 scale ) ! sett+ & ) o!r plants4 ,once y decide t a v>iety w look "r 9 y\r g>d51 make sure x w also gr[ "r4 ,a plant t ne$s full sun w n fl[] 9 a %ady spot4 ,acid-lov+ plants w n fl\ri% 9 alkal9e soil4 ,^? t l _! roots kept cool & moi/ w )] :]e x is hot & dry4 ,wat* = unfavorable factors su* z high walls1 drip f ov]hang+ eaves1 l[1 muggy spots :]e !re is little circulation ( fre% air4 ,if ! plant requires a lot ( prun+1 tra9+1 & spray+1 make sure y h ! "t to take c>e ( its well-be+4 ,a heal?y1 easy-to-c>e-= b>b]ry is inf9itely m ornam5tal ?an a glamor\s %rub /ruggl+ to /ay alive4 ,,h>d9ess ,! ma9 factor t det]m9es :e!r a plant w live ?r\gh ! w9t] 9 y\r g>d5 7& x is a factor y c't control7 is m9imum w9t] temp]ature4 ,?is is ! basis = ! newe/ 7#aifj7 ,plant ,h>d9ess ,zone ,map issu$ by ! ,u4 ,s4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 ,o!r uncontrollable factors include3 ,h[ long ! l[ temp]ature w la/2 h[ e>ly & sudd5ly a freak freeze occurs2 :e!r or n w9t] provides a b5eficial blanket ( cont9u\s sn[2 :e!r !re are puni%+ gales ) driv+ sleet & encru/+ ice4 ,b ev5 9 sev]e areas1 or ) plants ( que/ionable h>d9ess1 !re are "s ways we c increase ! odds aga9/ w9t]-kill4 ,selection ( suitable v>ieties1 c>eful plant+ 9 favorable locations 7nev] 9 l[ 8pockets0 :]e fro/ settles1 or :]e wat] collects ar\nd roots "u eaves or ar\nd walls71 c>eful f]tiliz+1 w9t] protection1 prev5tion ( attacks by insects & disease--all ( ! cultural pr9ciples t promote heal?y1 ?riv+ gr[?1 w help to increase w9t] h>d9ess4 ,9 o!r words1 8,! comb9$ effects ( all 7climatic & cultural7 factors det]m9e ! true plant adaptability40 ,actually1 true h>d9ess means m ?an m]e w9t] survival4 ,a tree or %rub is h>dy :5 x c live ?r\gh _m ye>s to maturity1 & :5 x n only survives b develops normally & completes its annual gr[? cycle4 ,= example1 9 "s sections1 v late or v e>ly fro/s w kill fl[] buds on "s v>ieties4 ,trees & %rubs t require a p]iod ( w9t] dormancy are n h>dy 9 ,florida1 :]e !re is no protract$ cold p]iod4 ,9 arid areas :]e summ]s are extremely hot1 dry1 & w9dy1 h>d9ess may dep5d on h[ mu* "t y h to sp>e = special c>e4 ,if y w\ld avoid disappo9tm5t1 especially ) r exp5sive m9iature trees & %rubs1 buy ! /ronge/1 heal?ie/ plants ( ! v>ieties mo/ suitable to y\r climate1 & d all y c to satisfy ea* individual's cultural ne$s4 ,?us1 unfavorable wea!r has two /rikes aga9/ x f ! />t4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,no matt] h[ c>eful we are1 fall plant+ is seldom successful = u 9 ,connecticut4 ,b 9 spr+ plant+ x seems z if we c't miss4 ,once we 7 giv5 a doz5 ornam5tal %rubs--nam$ v>ieties ( virburnum1 lilac1 & two ( ! suppos$ly tricky c>yopt]is--^: b>e roots _h be5 out ( ! gr\nd = sev]al weeks4 ,! c>yopt]is & "o inv9cible lilac ev5 fl[]$ t ye>6 ,9 e>ly spr+1 j be=e !y awak5 f dormancy 7or a little lat] :5 new gr[? & buds are />t+ to %[71 woody plants h m vitality ?an at any o!r "t ( ! ye>4 ,vigor\s new roots gr[ fa/]4 ,& ! plants h a full gr[+ season to get e/abli%$ be=e w9t] sets 94 ,we />t plant+ ! m9ute ! soil dries en\gh to be workable1 sometimes z e>ly z ,m>*4 ,( c\rse1 spr+-fl[]+ v>ieties are safe/ if !y are conta9]-gr[n or ball$ & burlapp$4 ,e>ly fall plant+ is f9e = mild] climates--f ! "t ! season's gr[? has matur$ on ev]gre5s1 or :5 decidu\s v>ieties beg9 to drop _! leaves1 until ! gr\nd freezes4 ,except = conta9]-gr[n plants1 w9t] plant+ is usually recomm5d$ = ! ,s\?1 :5 ! plants are z ne>ly dormant z possible4 ,b>e-root plants 7risky = ev]gre5s7 %\ld be kept moi/ until !y are put into ! gr\nd4 ,?or\ghly soak ! roots1 & ev5 ! /ems1 9 a bucket ( wat]4 ,! roots & soil ( ball$ & burlapp$ plants %\ld also be kept moi/4 ,ei!r way1 protect ! transplants aga9/ w9d & sun until !y're set out4 ,dig a plant+ hole wide en\gh = ! roots to spread out 9 )\t b5d+ or cr[d+1 ) an extra six in*es ( loos5$ soil 9 ! bottom = !m to p5etrate4 ,?is is ! "t to *eck on dra9age1 "o ( ! mo/ important factors 9 plant survival4 ,run "s wat] 9 ! hole--en\gh to fill x4 ,if ! wat] seeps away fairly fa/1 ! dra9age is probably good4 ,if x rema9s = any l5g? ( "t1 y'd bett] dig mu* deep] & remove ! subsoil4 ,fill 9 ) %>p s& or f9e gravel = ab\t six in*es4 ,enri* or condition ! topsoil t y dug out1 be=e y replace x ar\nd ! roots4 ,set trees & %rubs at ! same level !y 7 gr[+ 9 ! nurs]y1 nev] m ?an an in* or s deep]4 ,! burlap ar\nd a soil ball doesn't ne$ to be loos5$4 ,x w rot away r quickly4 ,fill 9 ar\nd ! roots until ! hole is ?ree-f\r?s full2 flood ) wat] to settle soil 9 any air pockets2 let x dra92 & f9i% fill+ ! hole until x is j level ) ! surface1 b don't m\nd x up4 ,a rais$ ridge ar\nd ! edge ( ! hole w =m a sauc] to hold wat] until x runs d[n to ! roots4 ,wat] aga91 sl[ly & ?or\ghly1 s t ! soil 9 ! hole & "s ( ! surr\nd+ area is ?or\ghly saturat$4 ,a newly plant$ tree or %rub is likely to wilt 9 sun or dry w9d unless y provide "s tempor>y %elt] or %ad+4 ,?is is r simple to d4 ,an upturn$ basket ov] a small %rub1 or a scre5 ( light *eeseclo?1 or an old w9d[ curta91 or a piece ( burlap susp5d$ on /akes w suffice4 ,soil ,:at y d to enri* or condition topsoil dep5ds on ! exi/+ soil1 & on ea* plant's individual pref]5ces4 ,add %>p s& to heavy1 clay-l soil to improve ! dra9age4 ,if y h extra-s&y soil1 add moi/ure-hold+ peat or leaf mold4 ,almo/ any soil is improv$ by mix+ 9 lib]al am\nts ( organic matt] su* z leaf mold or well-rott$ manure4 ,we seldom add f]tiliz] = m9iature trees & %rubs4 ,if y\r soil is alkal9e1 & y are plant+ acid-lov+ v>ieties1 use lib]al quantities ( well-rott$ c[ manure1 acid peat1 or woodsy soil f "u p9e1 bee*1 or oak trees4 ,to neutralize1 or alkal9ize1 acid soil1 use horticultural lime4 ,wat]+ & ,mul*+ ,transplant$ trees & %rubs %\ld be wat]$ ) extra c>e dur+ _! fir/ gr[+ season4 ,soil %\ld be kept moi/ con/antly1 b n muddy1 to ! full dep? ( ! roots4 ,don't rely on light ra9s t moi/5 only ! surface4 ,dur+ hot1 dry p]iods1 spray ! foliage ) ! g>d5 hose z (t5 z possible4 ,a light1 airy mul*--buck:eat hulls1 cru%$ sug> cane1 or some?+ simil>--w help keep ! soil f dry+ out & keep x cool]1 too4 ,e/abli%$ trees & %rubs are kept moi/ dur+ ! spr+ & summ] gr[+ seasons4 ,b 9 ,augu/ & ,septemb]1 :5 ! ye>'s new gr[? is matur+ & h>d5+ = ! w9t]1 less wat]+ is ne$$4 ,resume wat]+ 9 ,octob]1 & keep x up until ! gr\nd freezes4 ,x is p>ticul>ly vital t ev]gre5s--bo? ne$le-leav$ & broad-leav$--%\ld nev] g into w9t] ) dry soil ab\t ! roots4 ,f]tiliz+ ,fe$+ m9iature plants too heavily sometimes c cause !m to outgr[ m9iature size4 ,actually1 !y don't ne$ a ri* diet4 ,an annual top-dress+ ( well-rott$1 or dri$1 c[ manure1 or a light spr9kl+ ( balanc$ comm]cial f]tiliz]1 9 e>ly spr+ is usually suffici5t4 ,f]tiliz+ 9 late summ] or e>ly fall dang]\sly promotes s(t new gr[? t is susceptible to w9t] damage4 ,prun+ ,mo/ m9iature trees & %rubs are be/ :5 all[$ to keep _! natural habits & %apes1 & prun$ z little z possible4 ,( c\rse1 damag$ or brok5 bran*es %\ld be cut away at plant+ "t1 or at ! end ( ! w9t]4 ,unwant$ suck]s1 & any gr[? t is out ( l9e1 unga9ly1 or unattractive c be remov$ at any "t4 ,any o!r prun+ %\ld be done 9 e>lie/ spr+ be=e new leaves appe>4 ,!re is "o exception4 ,spr+-fl[]+ v>ieties t bloom on la/ ye>'s wood are prun$ imm$iately aft] fl[]+4 ,fall prun+ ( any type c /imulate new gr[? t may w9t]-kill4 ,"s ev]gre5s1 = example ! mugho p9e1 are enc\rag$ to bran* & keep m compact by break+ (f half ( ! p>tially matur$ 8c&les0 at ! ends ( ! bran*es4 ,ev]gre5 or decidu\s %rubs sometimes are gr[n 9 =mal %apes &1 l h$ges1 trimm$ regul>ly 9 spr+ & summ]4 ,"s summ]-& fall-fl[]+ %rubs1 ref]r$ to z 8cut-back0 or 8die-back0 types1 are p]fectly root-h>dy al?\gh ! tops are likely to be p>tly1 or completely1 kill$ by w9t]4 ,b !y make new gr[? ea* spr+ on :i* normal fl[]s & fruit are produc$4 ,"s ( ^! may gr[ too tall & awkw>d :5 ! bran*es are kill$ back only "p way4 ,to keep !m small & %apely1 cut all /ems back to m]e /ubs 9 e>lie/ spr+4 ,insects & ,diseases ,we've nev] _h to hov] ov] our g>d5 con/antly ) du/] & spray gun1 & ,i hope we nev] w4 ,x's a dull1 tiresome1 unrew>d+ occupation--confus+ & fru/rat+1 too4 ,!re are s _m diff]5t k9ds ( pe/s1 ) s _m diff]5t habits1 appetites1 & life cycles1 infe/+ s _m diff]5t types ( plants 9 s _m diff]5t ways1 t only an exp]t su* z ! c\nty agricultural ag5t1 or 8plant-doctor0 ,cyn?ia ,we/cott1 c keep !m /raight4 ,& ev5 ,miss ,we/cott asks1 8,is ?is spray necess>y80 ,don't misund]/&4 ,we d h pe/s & diseases on our g>d5 plants2 & we d fight !m2 & we've be5 kn[n to mutt] ab\t ! inju/ice ( x all4 ,b we try n to let !m take all ( ! joy out ( summ] g>d5+4 ,two or ?ree times dur+ ! gr[+ season we fill ! tank ( ! small pressure spray] ) a solution ( 8all-purpose0 g>d5 spray4 ,ev]y?+ 9 ! g>d5 gets ! treatm5t1 includ+ %rubs & trees we c rea* )\t a tall ladd]4 ,we also wage annual w> aga9/ a few famili> enemies z soon z !y appe>4 ,9 ,febru>y we cut (f twigs encircl$ by ! br[ni% egg b&s ( t5t cat]pill>s4 ,:5 ! ne/s appe> 9 spr+ we wipe !m out ) rags or crumpl$ pap] & spray ! surr\nd+ area ) ,,ddt4 ,:5 cank]worms are all ov] ! place 7z !y 7 9 ! spr+ ( #aifa71 ,,ddt protects ! foliage ( small plants1 p>ticul>ly our preci\s m9iature trees & %rubs4 ,we discov]$ we c\ldn't possibly cope ) ! gigantic %ade trees ( ! woods4 ,we h v few ,japanese beetles s9ce we />t$ grub-pro(+ all cultivat$ l&4 ,any "t aft] ! gr\nd ?aws 9 spr+1 & ?r\gh ,octob]1 we spray or du/ ) *lordane4 ,five p\nds ( #e p] c5t *lordane du/ w treat a ?\s& squ>e feet1 c be b\ght = ab\t two doll>s1 & c be appli$ 9 an h\r ) a good-siz$ du/]4 ,?is treatm5t is effective = ?ree ye>s4 ,! few beetles t />t work+ ov] ! roses 9 midsumm] quickly succumb to ,,ddt4 ,! infrequ5t appe>ances ( aphids are met ) a d\s+ ( nicot9e sulfate solution1 & ! same treatm5t is us$ = "s k9ds ( scale1 al?\gh o!rs require dormant oil spray4 ,dur+ "o v hot summ]1 mites yell[$ "s ( our ev]gre5s4 ,aramite1 us$ fai?fully accord+ to label directions1 r\t$ !m4 ,we d keep ei!r sulfur or ,k>a?ane on h& to combat mildew on plants su* z roses :]e x really matt]s4 ,= any m complicat$ or unid5tifiable problems1 we rely on ! advice ( our fri5dly c\nty ag5t & 8 /aff4 ,w9t] ,protection ,newly transplant$ or v "y trees & %rubs--or any ( que/ionable h>d9ess--ne$ special protection aga9/ w9t] sev]ities4 ,our favorite me?od = small specim5s is to pack salt hay or leaves ar\nd !m loosely & put an upturn$ basket on top4 ,some:at tall] %rubs may be encircl$ ) ev]gre5 bran*es1 ! ends be+ /uck 9 ! gr\nd & ti$ toge!r ov] ! tops4 ,= gr\p+s ( %rubs1 we put a burlap b>ri] on ! w9dw>d side1 especially = t5d] types1 & sometimes make a t5t ( sorts4 ,ev]gre5s plant$ :]e ! late w9t] sun might burn !m ne$ %ade ( "s sort--a la!d frame1 sn[ f5ce1 or ! l4 ,,propagat+ ,,m9iature ,,trees ,,& ,,%rubs ,?is is "o ( my favorite addictions4 ,i c't resi/ plant+ any se$s t come my way1 c't be> to disc>d an ev]gre5 or a brok5 bran* ( cotonea/]1 c't resi/ ! impulse to root cutt+s4 ,z a result1 our r small nurs]y b$ is closely populat$ ) small1 "y %rubs & trees ( all k9ds4 ,i d\bt t we'll ev] f9d space to plant !m once !y're gr[n2 & ,i imag9e ,i c\ld be r popul> c\ld ,i ev] br+ myself to give !m away4 ,propagat+ trees & %rubs is pr$om9antly a trial-&-error proposition because ea* v>iety has its own pref]r$ me?od ( reproduc+ itself4 ,"s are difficult to raise f se$s1 "s won't propagate any o!r way2 "s root readily f cutt+s1 "s take ?ree ye>s2 "s are am5able to lay]+1 o!rs are n4 ,= me ?is guesswork is a good ?+4 ,if all my se$s & cutt+s took root & grew into bu%es & trees1 !re'd be no *all5ge1 no fun1 & no place to put !m4 ,we always keep a propagat+ box h&y--a %all[ box or flat ) sides & top ( glass or polye?yl5e4 ,9 summ] x re/s "u a tree2 9 w9t] x may be on an unheat$ por*1 9 ! cold frame1 or 9 ! gre5h\se4 ,! propagat+ m$ium may be ,pelonex or p]lite2 a ?ree-way mixture ( peat1 v]miculite1 & p]lite2 half-&-half /]iliz$ leaf mold & %>p s& 7peat packs too h>d = me72 or clean %>p s& alone4 ,! m$ium is kept con/antly moi/ b n soggy & is nev] all[$ to dry out4 ,cutt+s are ins]t$ 9 r[s1 & remov$ = pott+ z soon z ! roots are an in* or s long4 ,sometimes se$ is s[n 9 "p ( ! box1 or we may rig up a second box :5 we h a goodly numb] to plant4 ,! glass1 or pla/ic1 sides & top pres]ve moi/ure & keep ! air humid4 ,se$s ,mo/ types ( %rubs & trees are r sl[ to gr[ to maturity f se$4 ,& se$s ( m9iatures produce all-m9iature se$l+s only :5 ! se$-be>+ p>5ts are natural species ) natural m9iature *>act]i/ics4 ,small v>ieties ( l>g] species1 8sports0 or mutations1 c't always be c\nt$ on to produce small (fspr+4 ,se$s v>y 9 ! "t !y take to g]m9ate 7?ree weeks to ?ree ye>s1 dep5d+ on ! plant7 & 9 g]m9ation requirem5ts4 ,"s ne$ w>m?1 "s cool temp]atures1 "s d>kness1 "s light4 ,& "s ne$ a p]iod ( dormancy or 8aft]-rip5+0 be=e !y are plant$4 ,9 a process ( 8/ratification0 se$s are /or$ 9 moi/ s& = sev]al mon?s1 usually at ab\t #dj degrees or slightly less4 ,h[ev]1 "s types 7c$>1 mugho p9e7 ne$ to be froz52 a few o!rs are /ratifi$ 9 w>m?4 ,"s se$s t y buy h already be5 /ratifi$4 ,! package w tell y s4 ,fle%y se$s1 su* z *e/nuts1 are usually plant$ z soon z !y rip5 & fall4 ,:5 se$s are cov]$ ) a fruity coat1 l holly b]ries1 = example1 ! b]ry %\ld be soak$ 9 wat] = a few days until ! se$s c be squeez$ free ( ! pulp4 ,h>d-coat$ se$s ne$ to be g5tly crack$1 or nick$1 to ha/5 g]m9ation1 & c be s[n outdoors 9 ! fall to g]m9ate ! foll[+ spr+1 or ev5 ! spr+ aft] t4 ,mo/ w+$ se$s ( conif]s ne$ to be /ratifi$ 7remove ! w+s7 9 moi/ s& all w9t] at #ce to #dj degrees & are plant$ 9 ! spr+4 ,f9e se$s1 z = rhodod5drons1 c be h>ve/$ f ! split pods 9 fall & /or$ cool & dry until spr+4 ,^! are1 ( c\rse1 g5]alizations4 ,:5 ,i am 9 d\bt ab\t h[ to h&le se$s1 & if my ref]5ce books don't give me ! in=mation ,i ne$1 ,i plant !m sev]al diff]5t ways4 ,x is surpris+ h[ (t5 !y'll g]m9ate1 reg>dless ( me?od4 ,!re is1 ( c\rse1 "o inviolable rule ab\t plant+ se$s ( any sort--! plant+ m$ium %\ld nev] dry out f ! mom5t ( plant+1 ?r\gh g]m9ation & up to transplant+ "t4 ,s(twood ,cutt+s ,take ! ends ( ?is ye>'s gr[? :5 x is half ripe1 9 summ]1 or long] sections t c be cut into pieces ) at lea/ two buds or 8eyes40 ,make ! cut j a little bel[ ! node4 ,or on sl[-root+ plants1 pull (f ! cutt+ ) a sliv] ( ! ma9 /em 7a 8heel07 atta*$ to ! root+ end4 ,remove ! leaves at ! base1 & dip ! cut end 9 "o ( ! hormone root+ p[d]s if y wi%4 ,*eck ! =mula on ! label to make sure y h ! correct "o = t type ( cutt+1 & foll[ ! directions precisely4 ,ins]t cutt+s 9 r[s 9 ! propagat+ box & firm ! m$ium ar\nd ! /em ends4 ,almo/ all decidu\s trees & %rubs c be propagat$ f summ] s(twood cutt+s1 & s c ev]gre5s--bo? ! ne$le-leav$ & ! broad-leav$ v>ieties4 ,ne$le-leav$ ev]gre5s c also be produc$ f simil> cutt+s tak5 9 late fall1 b !y seem to take long] to make roots4 ,) mild bottom heat 9 ! gre5h\se1 h[ev]1 ! process is fa/ en\gh s ! cutt+s are root$ be=e "t to set !m out 9 ! nurs]y 9 ! spr+4 ,h>dwood ,cutt+s ,:5 decidu\s trees & %rubs h dropp$ _! leaves1 & ?is ye>'s gr[? has _h additional rip5+ f a few %>p fro/s1 take cutt+s ( ! ends ( bran*es t seem fairly ?ick & /urdy4 ,cut (f any immature tips1 & trim ! cutt+s 7( m9iatures7 to f\r to six in*es long4 ,tie a doz5 or s into a bundle ) cov]$ wire1 or "s simil> tie t w nei!r rot nor injure ! b>k4 ,bury ! bundles 7"s gr[]s bury !m /&+1 "s 9 a horizontal position7 s !y are completely cov]$ ) soil 9 a cold frame1 or use a box t c be kept :]e ! temp]ature w be cold b n freez+4 ,9 spr+1 unbundle ! cutt+s & root !m l any o!rs 9 a propagat+ box1 gre5h\se1 frame1 or nurs]y b$4 ,graft+ ,!re are sev]al diff]5t me?ods ( atta*+ a /em or bran* ( "o tree or %rub to ! roots ( ano!r until ! two p>ts gr[ toge!r z "o plant4 ,s f>1 ,i've will+ly left ?is field to ! pr(essionals1 or to amateurs :o are s]i\sly int]e/$ & make a ?or\gh /udy ( x4 ,i hav5't f\nd ! pati5ce or free "t = x4 ,lay]+ ,"h is a foolpro( me?od t gu>antees a heal?y new plant almo/ e "t4 ,al?\gh "s root fa/] ?an o!rs1 !re's h>dly a tree or %rub ) long or l[-hang+ bran*es t c't be lay]$4 ,( c\rse1 ! safety lies 9 ! fact t ! new plant is "p (1 & support$ by1 ! p>5t plant until x is well root$ & /rongly e/abli%$4 ,9 spr+1 :5 ! plant is gr[+ vigor\sly1 select a l[-hang+ bran* t c be pull$ d[n to ! gr\nd4 ,at t spot nick ! b>k1 or slit ! bran*1 to enc\rage root+4 ,p9 x d[n ) a =k$ twig1 a hairp91 or a clo!sp9 & cov] ! tip ) a little soil4 ,:5 roots h =m$ & ! tip is gr[+ lu/ily1 cut ! bran* betwe5 ! new plant & ! p>5t1 !n pot or transplant z y wi%4 ,air ,lay]+ ,plants t d n h a l[ bran* are air-lay]$ by nick+ a /em or bran* ?ree or f\r in*es f ! tip1 cov]+ ! nick ) a ball ( moi/ sphagnum moss1 & wrapp+ ! ball tightly 9 polye?yl5e1 :i* is ti$ tightly at bo? ends4 ,hormone root+ p[d] c be appli$ to ! nick ) a small bru% if y wi%4 ,make sure ! moss doesn't dry out4 ,:5 y see sev]al good-siz$ roots1 cut ! /em bel[ ! ball1 remove ! pla/ic1 & transplant or pot z y wi%4 ,root+ spe$ v>ies ) diff]5t plants4 ,"s take only six weeks2 "s1 sev]al ye>s4 ,air lay]+ c be done 9 spr+1 us+ rip5$ wood ( la/ ye>'s gr[?1 or 9 summ] ) new gr[? t is n yet woody & h>d4 ,,m9iature ,,trees ,,& ,,%rubs ,abelia ,caprifoliaceae ,ornam5tal %rub1 p]si/5t or decidu\s1 (t5 half ev]gre51 spread+4 ,leaves simple1 opposite1 ne>ly /alkless4 ,fl[]s :ite or p9k tubul>1 p]si/5t purpli% sepals4 ,native ( ,asia ,m9or & ,mexico4 ,,c>e4 ,semisun1 or "s protection4 ,well-dra9$ soil ) leaf mold4 ,am5able to prun+4 ,cool gre5h\se4 ,h>dy 9 zones #d & #e4 ,,propagation4 ,gre5wood cutt+s 9 summ]1 ripe wood cutt+s 9 autumn1 lay]+ 9 spr+1 r>ely f se$4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 h$ges1 gr\nd cov]1 slopes1 & z specim5s2 use z an ev]gre5 9 mild climates4 ,abeliophyllum di/i*um ,oleaceae ,:ite ,=sy?ia1 ,korean ,abelia ,decidu\s ornam5tal %rub two to ?ree in*es high4 ,:ite fl[]s 9 d5se clu/]s 9 ,may & ,june or 9 ,febru>y 9 mild climates4 ,leaves l ! abelia1 bran*es ar*+4 ,close relative to ! =sy?ia2 fl[]s small] b m ( !m4 ,deep-purple fl[] buds =m 9 ! fall4 ,,c>e4 ,sun1 dra9age1 moi/ soil1 h>dy 9 zones #d & #e4 ,too sev]e w9t] wea!r may kill ! buds = spr+4 ,ne$s "s cov]4 ,,propagation4 ,same z = abelia4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,same z = abelia4 ,illu/ration3 ,foliage details ( popul> m9iature trees & %rubs ,*amaecyp>is pisif]a filif]a aurea ,illu/ration3 ,ac] palmatum dissectum ,abies ,p9aceae ,fir ,pyramidal ev]gre5 trees ) :orls & graceful bran*es4 ,cones are erect2 leaves flat1 n>r[1 :iti% on ! und]side ) two l9es1 & %9y gre5 above4 ,x is sometimes difficult to di/+ui% f spruce1 picea4 7,spruce %$s leaves :5 dry1 & its cones hang47 ,b>k is smoo? & ?9 :5 "y1 ?ick & furr[$ :5 old4 ,dw>f v>ieties are ,a4 balsamea nana1 ,a4 gr&is nana1 ,a4 proc]a 7nobilis7 glauca pro/rata1 two feet high4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 humid4 ,h>dy 9 ! ,nor?4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 graft+1 se$4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai4 ,&rom$a ,ericaceae ,bog ,rosem>y ,l[1 dw>f ev]gre5 %rubs ) n>r[ leaves1 urn or bell-%ap$ p9k fl[]s 9 ,may4 ,dw>f v>ieties are ,a4 glaucophylla1 less ?an a foot tall ) lea!ry gre5 leaves lightly fro/$ b5ea?1 /ems erect2 & ,a4 polifolia1 a root-creep+ species1 ! leaf m>g9s (t5 roll$4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 v acid soil1 peaty1 deep acid leaf mold4 ,pref]s bog g>d52 if among rocks1 prep>e soil to con=m to above4 ,sun or "p %ade4 ,v h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 cutt+s 7mature wood "u glass71 lay]s1 division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & bog g>d5s4 ,azalea 7,rhodod5dron7 ,ericaceae ,! azalea diff]s f ! rhodod5dron only 9 te*nical po9ts4 ,! size v>ies f tree-l to almo/ pro/rate4 ,x fl[]s f ,april to ,june & is ! mo/ vivid ( all %rubs4 ,colors p9k1 yell[1 salmon1 purple1 :ite1 r$1 & or*id4 ,"s are fragrant4 ,,c>e4 ,acid soil1 sun4 ,moi/1 unsuit$ = areas :]e !re is less ?an tw5ty-five in*es ( ra9fall p] ye>4 ,wat] aft] fl[]+ :5 plant is mak+ new %oots4 ,r$uce wat]+ 9 summ]4 ,prune to *eck irregul> gr[? aft] bloom+ season4 ,remove old blooms4 ,f]tilize aft] fl[]+4 ,du/ soil ) sulfur4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s2 lay]+1 9 air & 9 ! soil2 cutt+s4 ,ball$ & burlapp$ plants c be set out almo/ any "t4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 f\ndation plant+1 bonsai4 ,betula nana ,betulaceae ,bir* ,decidu\s %rub1 spread+ & bran*+ to two feet1 leaves to "o-half in* long4 ,:5 "y ! leaves are /icky & fuzzy on ! und]side4 ,a native ( ,alaska4 ,fl[]s1 catk9s4 ,,c>e4 ,moi/ s&y soil4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7/ratify at once71 lay]+1 gre5-wood cutt+s "u glass4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 tr\gh g>d5s4 ,bruck5?alia spiculifolia ,ericaceae ,balkan ,hea? ,ev]gre51 hea?-l %rub t5 in*es high4 ,small p9k bell fl[]s 9 summ]4 ,gives ! effect ( bill[y da9t9ess4 ,,c>e4 ,dra9age & n soggy wet4 ,h>dy1 b mul* 9 zone #d ) salt hay 9 w9t]4 ,sun2 soil gritty & acid4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s & cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & tr\gh g>d5s4 ,buxus ,buxaceae ,box1 ,boxwood ,ev]gre5 %rub1 v small ) clu/]s ( small fl[]s4 ,sl[-gr[+2 9 fact1 boxwood ,i set out two ye>s ago seems h>dly to h *ang$ 9 size4 ,b we await ! possibilities ) anticipation & pati5ce4 ,x is a v]satile %rub4 ,,c>e4 ,little or no c>e seems necess>y4 ,x gr[s 9 j ab\t any soil n s&y or rocky4 ,x has %all[ roots4 ,we protect x 9 w9t] ) a light mul*4 ,plant 9 spr+ or late summ]2 use little or no f]tiliz]4 ,x accepts be+ prun$ or %e>$4 ,,propagation4 ,h>dwood cutt+s1 suck]s1 division1 lay]+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,edg+1 f\ndation plant+1 bonsai1 h$ges1 pots1 & di% g>d5s4 ,calluna vulg>is ,ericaceae ,hea!r1 ,l+ ,l[ ev]gre5 %rub1 clu/]s ( p9ki% bell fl[]s 9 ,augu/ & ,septemb]1 leaves v small4 ,,c>e4 ,soil light1 peaty1 s&y1 ) acid leaf mold4 ,full sun be/ b light %ade is acceptable4 ,dra9age is necess>y 9 w9t] b prev5t dehydration by dry w9ds4 ,h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 lay]+1 division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 f\ndation plant+1 edg+1 conta9]s4 ,c>yopt]is incana ,v]b5aceae ,blue ,spirea ,decidu\s %rub1 gray-gre5 too!d leaves4 ,%rub gr[s to two or ?ree feet & =ms a ball ! same wid?2 firmly pack$ ) fuzzy1 fr+$ fl[]s 9 late summ]1 ( blue or purpli% t9ts4 ,,c>e4 ,full sun1 light soil1 ! s&i] ! bett]4 ,tol]ates dr\ght4 ,n entirely h>dy & may be kill$-back b w bloom anyh[4 ,prune sev]ely 9 spr+1 mak+ a m compact plant4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s ( mature wood 9 ,augu/ 7root "u glass71 lay]+1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bord]s4 ,cassiope lycopodioides ,ericaceae ,l[ ev]gre5 f two to ?ree in*es high & =m$ 9 a fat dome ( ! same wid?4 ,ne$le-l leaves are t9y & ov]lap l %+les4 ,has :ite bell fl[]s 9 spr+4 ,,c>e4 ,moi/ & cool1 "p %ade1 soil peaty or s&y & acid4 ,suff]s 9 long hot summ]s or dr\ght4 ,native ( ,sib]ia & ,alaska4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s f mature wood 9 ,augu/ 7root "u glass71 lay]+1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & tr\gh g>d5s4 ,*a5omeles 7,cydonia7 ,rosaceae ,japanese ,qu9ce1 ,fl[]+ ,qu9ce ,decidu\s or semidecidu\s %rub ) alt]nate too!d leaves ( %9y gre5 tone4 ,blooms 9 spr+ be=e leaves appe>1 9 %ades ( :ite or p9k4 ,lat] =ms h>d1 qu9ce-l fruit t is fragrant4 ,,c>e4 ,almo/ any soil1 b if f]tile m fl[]s2 dra9age2 p>tial %ade produces m fl[]s4 ,top-dress 9 spr+ ) g>d5 f]tiliz]4 ,c be prun$ = h$ges 7n too mu*74 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7plant 9 spr+ & /ratify71 root cutt+s1 cutt+s f ripe wood 7root "u glass71 lay]+1 graft+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 specim5s1 h$ges 7d n prune z mu* z privet71 bonsai4 ,*amaecyp>is 7,ret9ospora7 ,cupressaceae ,false ,cypress1 ,:ite ,c$> ,actually ?is is an ev]gre5 t gr[s to a hundr$ feet1 b x also comes 9 a wide v>iety ( two-foot dw>fs4 ,basically ! tree is pyramidal & has leaves m l scales ?an ne$les4 ,!y are v d5se & tight1 on droop+ bran*es4 ,"s ( ! dw>f species are ,c4 obtusa coespitosa 7t5nis ball71 ,c4 lawsoniana1 ,c4 compacta1 ,c4 compacta glauca1 ,c4 nana compressa4 ,,c>e4 ,acid soil2 ne$s moi/ure1 due to %all[ roots4 ,f]tilize1 prune "s to keep %apely1 root-prune = rock g>d5s4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s f ! small cones4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai1 rock g>d5s1 specim5s4 ,*ama$aphne calyculata ,ericaceae ,lea!rleaf ,ev]gre5 %rub t is a native bog dwell] & !re=e good = locations unsuitable = _m plants4 ,! ev]gre5 two-in* leaves look ru/y und]nea? & are dull br[n 9 w9t]2 bran*es are sp>se4 ,9 spr+ x has dangl+ clu/]s ( little :ite fl[]s4 ,"o-foot v>iety nana effective 9 moi/ "p ( rock g>d5s4 ,,c>e4 ,moi/ location1 acid soil ) peat4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 cutt+s f ripe wood 7root$ "u glass71 lay]+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bog g>d5s2 dw>f v>iety = rock g>d5s4 ,cotonea/] ,rosaceae ,?is is a small %rub2 "s v>ieties are decidu\s1 "s p]si/5t4 ,has small p9k or :ite fl[]s 9 ! spr+4 ,9 fall has bright-r$ b]ries4 ,decidu\s leaves are color$ be=e !y drop4 ,,c>e4 ,sun1 b w accept "s %ade4 ,cool & moi/ b nev] wat]logg$4 7,subject to r$ spid] if hot & dry47 ,use lime to produce a slightly alkal9e soil2 use loamy soil4 ,ne$s circulation ( air & dra9age4 ,prune only to remove dead wood or brok5 bran*es4 ,doesn't transplant readily4 ,plant 9 p]man5t location4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 s[n :5 ripe or /ratifi$ by lay]s 9 autumn2 cutt+s ( "y wood 9 late summ] 7root "u glass74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai1 rock walls1 h$ges1 f\ndation plant+4 ,cryptom]ia japonica ,taxodiaceae ,?is is a ,japanese ev]gre5 tree t gr[s to t[]+ heights b has sev]al dw>f v>ieties3 lobbi1 pygmaea1 & nana4 ,x has %r$dy r$-br[n b>k & di/9ctive root =mations above gr\nd1 mak+ x v appeal+ = bonsai "w4 ,blue-gre5 leaves4 ,illu/ration3 ,cotonea/] humifusa & junip]us sab9a tam>iscifolia ,illu/ration3 ,cotonea/] humifusa ) fl[]s & b]ry ,,c>e4 ,protect dur+ hot & dry summ]1 & f l[ temp]atures4 ,x is be/ 9 w>m] climates4 ,enri*$ soil is n necess>y b produces a m pleas+ tree4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 cutt+s1 graft+4 ,se$s are /ratifi$1 & d n always come true4 ,cutt+s are m satisfactory4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai4 ,daboecia cantabrica ,ericaceae ,iri% ,bell ,hea!r ,an ev]gre5 %rub1 upright & dw>f 7t5 to eighte5 in*es74 ,! leaves are d>k gre5 b fuzzy :ite und]nea?4 ,purple1 droop+-urn fl[]s1 9 clu/]s1 la/ all summ]4 ,,c>e4 ,soil gritty1 s&y1 & peaty4 ,protect 9 w9t] & be c>eful ab\t dra9age4 ,mul* ) salt hay or ev]gre5 leaves4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 cutt+s f ripe wood "u glass4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s4 ,daphne ,?ymelaeaceae ,"s ( ^! little %rubs are ev]gre51 "s are n4 ,"s ( !m gr[ v l[4 ,all ( ! sev]al v>ieties bloom 9 e>ly spr+1 (t5 on b>e wood4 ,colors v>y f :ite to p9k4 ,mo/ v>ieties are fragrant4 ,,c>e4 ,plant 9 a cool1 moi/ location 9 light soil1 dra9$ & slightly s&y4 ,protect 9 w9t] ) /raw or salt hay4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s are s[n at once or are /ratifi$2 s(twood cutt+s aft] fl[]+2 lay]+2 h>dwood cutt+s 9 fall4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 h$ges1 bord] plant+1 rock g>d5s1 gre5h\se =c+1 gr\nd cov]1 bonsai4 ,deutzia ,saxifragaceae ,?is is a heavy fl[]+ %rub ) a compact1 plump %ape4 ,! fl[]s1 resembl+ small hoop skirts or bells1 cov] ! plant almo/ completely4 ,colors v>y ) v>ieties1 :ite1 p9k1 & p9k ) r$ t\*es4 ,,c>e4 ,w gr[ & fl[] 9 "s %ade4 ,accepts mo/ any soil4 ,ne$s dra9age4 ,mo/ v>ieties are h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,bo? gre5-wood & h>dwood cutt+s1 lay]s1 se$s 9 spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 h$ges1 gre5h\se =c+4 ,euonymus ,cela/raceae ,burn+ ,bu% ,sizes c v>y f dw>f %rubs to m$ium-size trees4 ,sometimes x is ev]gre51 b is m likely to be decidu\s4 ,simple1 opposite leaves2 clu/]s ( small fl[]s 9 spr+4 ,has %[y fruit :i* turns r$ 9 fall & op5s to drop ! se$s4 ,has brilliant r$ color+ 9 autumn4 ,,c>e4 ,gr[s 9 ord9>y soil & does well 9 %ade 7bright sun makes = bett] colors 9 fall74 ,mo/ v>ieties are h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7s[n 9 spr+71 lay]+1 h>dwood cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai1 pots1 di% g>d5s1 rock g>d5s1 h$ges4 ,fo!rgilla ,hamamelidaceae ,bottle ,bru% ,native ,am]ican %rub1 decidu\s ) alt]nate co>se-too!d leaves1 hazel-l 9 appe>ance & brilliant 9 fall colors4 ,dur+ ! fl[]+ season blooms ( a lu/r\s :ite resemble %aggy du/ mops4 ,x is sl[-gr[+ & adapts itself to bonsai treatm5t4 ,,c>e4 ,seem+ly1 x requires little pamp]+4 ,x likes moi/ situations4 ,x is h>dy & c be prun$ to size & %ape4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 lay]s 7may take two ye>s to root71 & root cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 bonsai4 ,illu/ration3 ,ilex cr5ata hell]i ca4 #bj-be ye> old spec4 ) ,abies glauca conica ,ilex cr5ata hell]i ,aquifoliaceae ,holly ,holly may be a tree or a %rub & is sometimes an ev]gre54 ,! waxy gre5 leaves are kn[n to anyone :o has ev] se5 a ,*ri/mas wrea?4 ,! r$ b]ries are almo/ z /rik+4 ,mo/ v>ieties gr[ sl[ly4 ,,c>e4 ,mo/ l ri* well-dra9$ spots4 ,!y ne$ acid soil or ! leaves turn yell[4 ,!y are h>d to transplant & x %\ld only be tri$ 9 ! spr+ be=e gr[? />ts4 ,! decidu\s v>ieties are easi] to move1 b are n s h>dy4 ,if y are buy+ a tree1 get nurs]y /ock t has be5 fre%ly dug4 ,mul*1 b n ne> ! trunks 9 w9t] because ( mice4 ,if y desire ! r$ b]ries1 spray ) hormones4 ,prune ye>ly = %ape1 9 w9t]4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7/ratify1 sl[ to g]m9ate71 cutt+s ( "y ripe wood 7root "u glass74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h$ges1 rock g>d5s1 conta9]s1 f\ndation plant+1 bonsai4 ,junip]us ,cypressaceae ,junip] ,ev]gre5 trees & %rubs ) ne$les or scale leaves4 ,c be tall trees or pro/rate %rubs t hug ! gr\nd4 ,foliage is a beautiful blue-gre54 ,illu/ration3 ,a beautiful specim5 ( ,junip]us procumb5s nana ) pansies 9 a corn] plant+ ,,c>e4 ,mod]ately moi/ loamy soil4 ,"s 7,j4 communis7 ?rive 9 dry spots amid rocks4 ,mo/ are h>dy4 ,_m v>ieties are exceptionally h>dy & accept sun or %ade1 city du/1 fumes1 & smoke4 ,all l dra9age & wide spac+4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s1 se$s1 lay]+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 f\ndation plant+1 conta9]s1 bonsai4 ,picea abies ,p9aceae ,spruce ,pyramidal1 ev]gre51 conif]\s trees native to ! cool] p>ts ( ! c\ntry4 ,!y h f\r-sid$ leaves t fall easily1 leav+ cones t usually droop4 ,al?\gh _m v>ieties are tall & maje/ic1 !re are "s ( ! mo/ %apely dw>fs 9 ! family4 ,!y gr[ s sl[ly !y are desirable = small l&scapes4 ,among ! dw>fs are3 clanbrasiliana1 gregoryana1 maxwelli1 nana1 nid=mis4 ,! latt]1 ) its d>k-gre5 ne$les & flat op5 top1 is also kn[n z ! bird's ne/ spruce4 ,x is less exp5sive because x gr[s v easily f cutt+s4 ,,c>e4 ,h>dy1 tol]ates m wet ?an firs or p9es1 & is at home 9 mo/ soils4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s & cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 h$ges1 bonsai4 ,p9us ,p9aceae ,p9e ,among ! _m famili> p9es ( ornam5tal int]e/ !re are sev]al dw>f =ms = limit$ l&scapes4 ,all be> ne$le-leaves 9 typical bundles ( two1 ?ree1 or five accord+ to type4 ,"h are "s possibilities3 ,p4 cembra *loroc>pa1 ,p4 mugo 7montana7 mughus1 & a v>iety ( ! :ite p9e1 ,p4 /robus nana4 ,,c>e4 ,light1 dry1 s&y soil4 ,plant :]e %elt]$2 = example1 a nor!rn slope4 ,dry summ] w9ds & unseasonable1 w>m w9t] sun w turn ! leaves br[n4 ,9 transplant+ trees1 rememb] t ! roots d n /& exposure to air4 ,take ! bigge/ possible *unk ( dirt ) !m4 ,9 buy+1 get /ock t is ball$ 9 burlap4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s & graft+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai1 conta9]s1 rock g>d5s1 f\ndation plant+4 ,rhodod5dron ,ericaceae ,"s ( ! mo/ *>m+ ( our truly m9iature %rubs1 f> too infrequ5tly kn[n & gr[n4 ,rhodod5dron species & hybrids may be "u a foot tall at maturity & h leaves z small z a little f+]nail4 ,! only ?+ out ( proportion is ! size ( _! fl[]s4 ,"h are "s ( !m3 cantabile1 *ryseum1 c9nab>9um1 cuneatum1 didymum1 fa/igiatum1 f]rug9eum1 flavidum 7primul9um71 glaucum 7glaucophyllum71 hypolepidotum1 imp$itum1 kots*yi1 rad9um1 rip>ium1 russatum1 williamsianum4 ,,c>e4 ,humus-ri* soil1 s&y & ( op5 texture4 ,mul* = w9t] season & wat] be=e freez+ wea!r4 ,)]$ leaves 9 ! dead ( w9t] mean lack ( moi/ure z well z cold wea!r4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 s(twood tip cutt+s 79 ,june74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai1 rock g>d5s1 edg+1 f\ndation plant+4 ,illu/ration3 9 w9t] ,rhodod5dron keiskei 9 spr+ ,sciadopitys v]ticillata ,taxodiaceae ,umbrella ,p9e ,! five-in* ne$les ( ?is sl[-gr[+ ,japanese ev]gre5 spread out f new tip gr[? l ! ribs ( a half-op5 umbrella1 giv+ x an airy di/9ction4 ,! tree1 a squat pyramid1 ) %ort bran*es & a /ubby ma9 trunk1 is ideal = bonsai cultivation4 ,,c>e4 ,gr[s well 9 mo/ any soil b does bett] 9 "o t has be5 enri*$4 ,z x is sl[-gr[+1 !re is slight dang] t x w outgr[ its dw>f proportions4 ,transplant only :5 "y & d n expose ! roots4 ,protect f sev]e w9t] conditions4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bonsai1 rock g>d5s1 specim5s4 ,spiraea ,rosaceae ,spirea ,?is popul> decidu\s %rub v>ies z to size1 ) mo/ v>ieties f> out ( ! m9iature classification4 ,h[ev]1 !re are "s %ort ones1 ) ,s4 bullata 7crispifolia7 an out-&-out midget ( twelve to fifte5 in*es4 ,x has rose-color$ fl[]s 9 midsumm]4 ,s4 arguta 7compacta7 is slightly tall]4 ,9 ,may x has g>l&s ( fragrant :ite fl[]s4 ,s4 bumalda1 ) deep-p9k fl[]s 9 e>ly summ]1 gr[s to ab\t two & a half feet4 ,mo/ o!rs are consid]ably tall]4 ,,c>e4 ,almo/ any soil is acceptable provid+ x is n too heavy & has dra9age4 ,h[ev]1 pl5ty ( moi/ure is ess5tial4 ,pl5ty ( sun is necess>y = good fl[]+4 ,prun+ also promotes fl[]s1 b d x aft] ! blooms h fall54 ,transplant+ is easy1 ev5 ) b>e roots4 ,f]tilize occasionally4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7ripe or /ratifi$71 cutt+s ( gre5 or h>d wood1 lay]s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bord]s1 rock g>d5s1 h$ges1 f\ndations4 ,taxus ,taxaceae ,yew ,?is ev]gre5 %rub is v valuable to ^? :o g>d5 9 small]-scale plots & gr\nds4 ,!re are a numb] ( extremely l[ & sl[-gr[+ v>ieties available at mo/ nurs]ies & 9 sev]al diff]5t =ms4 ,all h ! typical yew masses ( glassy1 ev]gre5 ne$le-leaves & sat9y r$1 b]ry-l fruit4 ,all accept %e>+1 ev5 ne$ x to pres]ve _! symmetry & small size4 ,x is (t5 difficult to diff]5tiate betwe5 ! _m v>ieties :5 !y are "y1 s be sure to *eck !m :5 buy+4 baccata--,engli% yew--,a tall tree b available 9 ^! small =ms3 adpressa1 a broad1 d5se bu% ) half-in* ne$les 9 ?ick masses2 rep&5s1 a flatti%1 l[1 & spread+ =m ) droop+ bran*es1 two to f\r feet tall4 canad5sis--,am]ican or ,canadian yew--,?ree to f\r feet tall & = plant+ 9 ! %ade4 ,suff]s f unusually w>m w9t] sun4 ,its v>iety /ricta is neat & upright & /ays "u two feet 9 height4 ,! gre5 ne$les are yell[-t+$ :5 x is "y4 cuspidata--,japanese yew--,?is v>iety is recomm5d$ = ,nor!a/]n plant+4 ,! sl[-gr[+ v>iety d5sa is plump & r\nd$ & twice z wide z its f\r-foot mature height4 ,ano!r v>iety1 nana 7brevifolia71 is consid]ably l>g]1 horizontal1 & spread+ 9 habit4 cuspidata nana--,?is species slightly diff]5t1 has a deeply fissur$ trunk ) r$ b]ry fruit & v d>k ev]gre5 leaves4 ,x is highly reg>d$ z a m9iature & excell5t = bonsai "w4 /ricta 7fa/igata1 hib]nica7--,an upright column t tops dw>f proportions soon] ?an mo/ o!rs4 ,,c>e4 ,slightly acid soil4 ,f]tilize frequ5tly 9 e>ly spr+ & e>ly summ]4 ,good dra9age4 ,don't plant "u ra9 gutt]s4 ,top-dress ) old manure4 ,easily transplant$4 ,%e> j be=e spr+ gr[? />ts1 to control size & %ape4 ,w9t] sun may burn ne$les4 ,comp>atively free ( disease4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7/ratifi$71 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 specim5s1 h$ges1 rock & wild g>d5s1 tub plant+1 bonsai4 ,teucrium *ama$rys ,labiatae ,g]m&] ,?is is an aromatic ,old ,_w %rublet t is adaptable to _m uses 9 ! g>d51 :e!r =mal or in=mal4 ,mo/ v>ieties are less ?an a foot 9 height4 ,x fl[]s 9 late summ]4 ,_m g>d5]s raise x = its decorative value & snip (f ! blooms4 ,x is h>di] ?an boxwood & less co/ly4 ,,c>e4 ,x gr[s 9 almo/ any soil b requires good dra9age & full sun4 ,prune ! top & sides twice a ye> = =mal effect4 ,give w9t] protection ) ev]gre5 b\ghs4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7good b sl[71 division1 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,b$s1 edg+1 rock g>d5s1 m9iature h$ges1 f\ndations4 ,?uja ,p9aceae ,arborvitae ,c]ta9 species ( ! 8tree ( life0 are maje/ic mon/]s4 ,b !re are a numb] ( %rubby v>ieties ( delicate value 9 small plant+s4 ,all h *>act]i/ic scale-l leaves arrang$ along fan-%ap$ bran*es1 mak+ fluffy sprays4 ,b %apes v>y f balls to pyramids4 ,foliage may be light1 or blue-gre51 or ev5 gold54 ,small] =ms are3 occid5talis--,?is species has two small v>ieties1 compacta 7sl[-gr[+1 d5se pyramid7 & ellwang]iana 7a l[ r\nd m\nd-%ape74 m9ima--,a v small & a sl[-gr[+ ball4 pumila--#8,little ,gem'--,d5se-leav$ & globe-%ap$4 pygmaea--,a two-foot globe or ball4 ,,c>e4 ,cool1 moi/ location4 ,ri* soil & leaf mold4 ,ei!r full sun or half %ade4 ,city soot h>mful4 ,,propagation4 ,same z = conif]s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 rock g>d5s1 tubs & o!r conta9]s1 specim5s4 ,tsuga canad5sis ,p9aceae ,hemlock ,?is graceful ev]gre5 conif] has sl5d] horizontal bran*es ) small leaves & small cones4 ,n all nurs]ies h x 9 its few dw>f =ms4 ,be/ kn[n ( ^! small v>ieties are ! conical compacta1 & ! completely pro/rate1 creep+ pro/rata4 ,,c>e4 ,slightly acid soil1 organic f]tiliz]1 %ade-tol]ant1 h>dy 7b protect f cold w9ds71 c be prun$4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7/ratifi$71 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,f\ndation plant+1 h$ges1 specim5s1 rock g>d5s1 bonsai4 ,viburnum ,caprifoliaceae ,sn[ball1 ,european ,cranb]ry ,bu% ,an ornam5tal %rub4 ,mo/ v>ieties are decidu\s1 & are valu$ = _! heavy fl[] clu/]s1 fragrance1 autumnal color1 & attractive fruit4 ,sizes & colors ( fl[]s v>y4 c>lesi--,korean sn[ball--,fragrant p9k buds t op5 z :ite fl[]s ab\t ! same "t ! foliage appe>s4 davidi--,ab\t ?ree feet tall ) h&some cr9kl$ leaves %>ply creas$ at ! ve9s4 ,small clu/]s ( :ite fl[]s 9 ,june2 blue fruit 9 ! fall4 nanum--,a real dw>f popul> = l[ h$ges & rock g>d5s4 ,x is /rictly ornam5tal1 ) no fl[]s or fruit4 ,,c>e4 ,any soil is acceptable4 ,moi/ure requir$4 ,h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,/ratifi$ se$s1 cutt+s 7h>dwood or gre5 wood "u glass71 lay]s1 graft+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 h$ges1 specim5s4 ,,*apt] #ae ,,m9iature ,,p]5nials ,,& ,,rock ,,plants ,our odd piece ( ,connecticut c\ntryside is %ap$ r l ! blade ( a p>+ knife4 ,we cle>$ ! po9t to make a wild-fl[] g>d54 ,at ! blunt end1 on "o side1 a tree-l9$ bank dips d[n to ! road4 ,on ! o!r1 !re is an old1 l[ rock wall t's n p>ticul>ly beautiful1 nor is x suitable = dry-wall plant+4 ,:5 we f9ally :ipp$ ! c5tral lawn into %ape1 we realiz$ t a fl[]+ bord] w\ld be nice aga9/ ! wall--a l[1 n>r[ bord] ) colorful bloom all summ] long4 ,to be 9 proportion & h>mony ) ! sett+1 ! bord] _h to be completely 9 m9iature--foll[+ accept$ pr9ciples = select+ & arrang+ plants1 b execut$ 9 small scale4 ,f9d+ ! prop] plants has be5 a *all5ge2 arrang+ !m has be5 a trial-&-error proposition1 because _m v>ieties are entirely new to u4 ,b la/ summ]1 ! little bord] began to look ! way we _h visualiz$ x--tall] specim5s 9 ! backgr\nd1 gr\nd-hugg+ cu%ions fac+ !m d[n 9 front1 small gr\ps ( /raight spires = acc5t at /rategic int]vals4 ,x w probably take ano!r season or two to p]fect ! bl5d+ & contra/ ( fl[]s & foliage1 & to get ! mo/ colorful & con/ant succession ( bloom4 ,?is is n1 ( c\rse1 our fir/ acqua9tance ) m9iature p]5nials2 & x c\ldn't possibly be our la/4 ,!y comb9e beautifully ) small %rubs1 %[ (f to advantage 9 small rock g>d5s1 add an arti/ic f9i%+ t\* to g>d5 pools1 birdba?s1 & o!r ornam5ts4 ,!y're at _! v be/ 9 outdoor plant]s & rais$ b$s on patios & t]races1 & 9 ribbon edg+s along walks & walls4 ,al?\gh !y're preci\s 9 fl[]1 _m v>ieties--c&ytuft1 lav5d]1 semp]vivum1 ?yme1 plumbago1 to "n a few--are equally decorative )\t bloom4 ,?is is a valu$ advantage :5 plant+ space is limit$4 ,g>d5]s ) limit$ "t use p]5nials lavi%ly because1 once e/abli%$1 !y're mo/ly p]man5t1 & !y require a m9imum ( c>e4 ,someh[1 ,i sympa?ize ) a writ] :o f\nd m pleasure 9 spr+'s tufts ( fre% new gr[? ?an 9 ! full bloom ( summ]4 ,no/algically1 "o welcomes ! return ( an old fri5d2 practically1 "o kn[s x w t5d to its bus9ess ( gr[+ & fl[]+ ) v little p]sonal att5tion4 ,?is leads u to ! "q1 8,h[ p]5nial is a p]5nial80 & to ! obvi\s answ]1 8,x dep5ds44440 ,to beg9 )1 x %\ld live at lea/ ?ree ye>s 9 y\r g>d54 ,aft] t1 "s v>ieties ne$ to be lift$ & divid$ into small] plants ) fre% new vigor2 "s may ne$ to be replac$ completely2 "s few may gr[ on indef9itely )\t r5ewal1 or may replace !mselves ) se$l+s t are (t5 ( d\btful value4 ,9 ! language ( ! catalogues1 a 8h>dy0 p]5nial is "o t c )/& fairly sev]e w9t] cold1 & may n be h>dy 9 ,s\!rn g>d5s :]e x is n froz5 into dormancy4 ,mo/ h>dy p]5nials are 8h]bace\s0--! /ems usually die back to ! gr\nd ea* w9t]2 "s few h /ems t may or may n be some:at woody & p]si/5t4 ,a 8t5d]0 p]5nial is likely to be kill$ by cold wea!r1 & is gr[n z an annual 9 ! ,nor?1 if x is gr[n at all4 ,! life cycle ( a bi5nial ext5ds ov] two ye>s4 ,x is gr[n f se$1 may or may n ne$ special protection to c>ry x ov] a cold w9t]1 produces fl[]s & se$s ! second ye>1 !n dies4 ,"s bi5nials s[ !mselves ) su* fai?fulness !y're reg>d$ z p]5nial4 ,! comp>atively few bi5nials among fl[]+ plants are gr[n mu* l p]5nials2 m9iature v>ieties are cov]$ 9 ?is *apt]4 ,orig9ally1 ,i 0 firmly resolv$ to admit z m9iatures only ^? p]5nials t gr[ less ?an eight in*es high4 ,b ,i c\ldn't resi/ /ret*+ ! limits an in* or s to all[ = a t5-in* fl[] /em above a small1 flat rosette ( leaves2 & ,i f\nd t ! height limitation all[$ free entry to "s rambuncti\s spread]s t c\ld quickly ru9 a m9iature g>d54 ,s ,i f9ally settl$ on bi5nials & p]5nials t are m9iature 9 g5]al appe>ance & habit1 )\t /rict measurem5ts1 & ) fl[]s & foliage 9 suitable proportion = m9iature g>d5s4 ,= ! fir/ ye> or s1 locat+ "s ( ! small p]5nials we want$ 0 r l a treasure hunt2 we nev] knew :]e we'd f9d a clue4 ,occasionally1 we'd spy a prize on a visit to a local nurs]y4 ,frequ5tly an adv]tisem5t or a tip f ano!r g>d5] w\ld give u ! "n ( a promis+ mail-ord] suppli]4 ,^? :o specializ$ 9 rock-g>d5 plants prov$ to be p>ticul>ly fruitful prospects4 ,(t51 we />t$ our plants f se$s & discov]$ lat] t mature plants 7 available1 _h we kn[n x4 ,n[1 we h q a li/ ( s\rces = m9iature p]5nials :i* we happily %>e ) y1 beg9n+ on page #bei4 ,9 select+ suitable v>ieties1 decorative effect is naturally ! fir/ consid]ation--size1 habit1 & bloom+ season2 color & texture ( fl[]s & foliage2 h[ ! plants fit into y\r design & plant+ plan4 ,equally important is h>d9ess2 n only ability to survive a cold w9t]1 b also adaptability to o!r climatic conditions4 ,"s p]5nials simply w n gr[ :]e summ]s are hot & dry2 o!rs w live b c't mature en\gh to fl[] :]e nights are cool or gr[+ seasons are %ort4 ,l o!r types ( plants1 p]5nials %\ld be select$ accord+ to _! cultural ne$s1 & %\ld be plant$ only :]e !y c get ! am\nt ( sunlight & moi/ure !y ne$1 & :]e ! soil is suitable or c be made s4 ,an acid-lov+ plant 9 neutral or alkal9e soil is a poor1 %ort-liv$ ?+2 a moi/ure-lov] )]s pitiably :]e x's dry z a des]t mo/ ( ! "t2 a 8h>dy0 p]5nial won't be h>dy unless its environm5t is to its lik+4 ,,plant+ ,,& ,,c>e ,unless x's utt]ly impossible1 we d all our plant+ 9 ! spr+1 s !re is pl5ty ( "t = plants to develop vigor\s root sy/ems be=e a mean ,connecticut w9t] comes along4 ,?is is p>ticul>ly important to %all[-root$ p]5nials1 & to any t are plant$ 9 w9dy1 expos$ sites4 ,b = u1 x also includes spr+-fl[]+ v>ieties4 ,9 spr+ we've plant$ dormant roots ) or )\t m]e nubb9s ( new gr[?1 & plants t 7 fully leav$ out & bur/+ ) buds1 ) v little loss4 ,b fall plant+ has prov$ to be a gamble2 & if we're =c$ into x1 we're m likely to f9d room 9 ! cold frame = ! new arrivals until spr+4 ,( c\rse1 ?is is n usually necess>y 9 m temp]ate sections :]e plants set out 9 late summ] & e>ly fall h pl5ty ( "t to become acclimat$ be=e heavy fro/4 ,& x c be all wrong = ,s\!rn g>d5s1 :]e plant+ dur+ deepe/ dormancy is (t5 recomm5d$4 ,ev5 if y're plant+ only ?ree little p9ks 9 a nook ! size ( a lady's h&k]*ief1 soil %\ld be dug deeply & be suitably condition$ or enri*$1 dra9age %\ld be made p]fect1 roots %\ld be spread out c>efully1 & wat]+ %\ld be z ?or\gh z if y 7 plant+ a priceless m9iature tree or %rub4 ,to prev5t a s]i\s setback f wilt+1 put up "s sort ( tempor>y protection aga9/ sun & w9d--an encircl+ scre5 ( leafy bran*es1 ev5 a t5t ( newspap] or old %eet+4 ,soil ,!re are few soils t c't be improv$ by ! addition ( organic matt] su* z leaf mold1 manure1 or compo/2 & few plants t won't gr[ bett] = x4 ,x helps hold moi/ure 9 s&y soil1 improves texture & increases dra9age 9 clay-l soil1 enri*es ord9>y g>d5 loam4 ,mix x ?or\ghly ) ! soil be=e y place ! plants4 ,also be=e plant+1 add lime to acid soil = plants t ne$ x1 acid peat = acid-lov+ v>ieties if y\r soil is neutral or alkal9e4 ,above all1 don't plant any?+ 7except = a few bog inhabitants7 :]e wat] /&s 9 puddles4 ,poor dra9age has kill$ m p]5nials ?an ,old ,man ,w9t] himself4 ,wat]+ & ,mul*+ ,mo/ m9iature p]5nials naturally h r %all[ root sy/ems1 s !y suff] quickly f dr\ght4 ,don't let !m dry out s]i\sly 7p>ticul>ly aft] transplant+72 wat] (t5 & deeply en\gh t ! soil bel[ ! roots is wet4 ,?or\gh wat]+ 9 late fall1 j be=e ! gr\nd freezes1 (t5 makes ! diff]5ce betwe5 w9t]-survival & w9t]-kill4 ,mul*+ ) any available1 airy mat]ial--buck:eat hulls or cru%$ sug> cane1 = example--w help keep soil moi/ & w also disc\rage g]m9ation ( we$ se$s1 !reby sav+ y a bit ( "w4 ,f]tiliz+ ,mo/ m9iature plants don't l or ne$ a heavy diet4 ,a light top-dress+ ( balanc$ f]tiliz]1 9 e>ly spr+1 is usually en\gh to n\ri% !m )\t =c+ s(t & /raggly gr[?4 ,reluctant bloom]s may ne$ a small ration ( sup]phosphate or a boo/] dr9k ( liquid-manure 8tea0 z fl[]+ "t approa*es4 ,prun+ & ,groom+ ,to keep !m compact & attractive1 "s v>ieties %\ld h gr[+ tips p9*$ out once or twice 9 spr+ & e>ly summ]2 o!rs may h a few long1 /raggly /ems to be remov$2 "s c>pet+ types %\ld be %e>$ (f aft] fl[]+4 ,always pick (f fad$ fl[]s unless y h reason to want ! se$s4 ,9 fall1 :5 foliage is fro/bitt51 cut back ! old /ems & take !m away1 along ) any fall5 leaves or o!r debris1 to be burn$4 ,_m diseases & insects w9t] ov] 9 decay+ vegetable matt]4 ,insects & ,disease ,our tru/y du/] or spray]1 fill$ ) an all-purpose insecticide-fungicide =mula1 gives all our g>d5 plants a prev5tive treatm5t sev]al times a season4 ,s f>1 ?is has be5 en\gh to keep problems & pe/s away4 ,= "s special infe/ations or epidemics1 we keep a few specific rem$ies on h&--sulfur = p[d]y mildew1 & ,aramite = mites1 = example4 ,w9t] ,protection ,9 our area we nev] "k :e!r w9t] w bless u ) a con/ant cov]+ ( sn[1 or ! gr\nd w be b>e & expos$ to alt]nate freez+ & ?aw+ t 8heaves0 t5d] roots up out ( _! b$s4 ,aft] ! gr\nd is froz5 two or ?ree in*es deep1 we cov] sleep+ p]5nials ) a light blanket ( salt hay or1 sometimes1 ev]gre5 b\ghs4 ,cr[ns t /ay ev]gre5 are surr\nd$ by a coll> ( %>p s&4 ,que/ionably h>dy v>ieties are lift$ & mov$ to ! cold frame4 ,9 spr+1 z ! wea!r beg9s to w>m up1 we remove ! protective mul* a bit at a "t4 ,!re's a f9e l9e betwe5 tak+ x (f prematurely1 ?us expos+ new gr[? to a late freeze1 & leav+ x s long t ! soil und]nea? gets soggy & ! roots rot4 ,b1 rot c be fatal1 & froz5 tips ( new gr[? are n1 s we remove ! w9t] cov]+ z fa/ z we d>e4 ,,propagat+ ,,m9iature ,,p]5nials ,"o item 9 our ,connecticut l&scape t's completely out ( scale ) its surr\nd+s is ! mon/r\s cold frame ne> ! back b\nd>y l9e4 ,! cem5t-block wall goes d[n bel[ ! fro/ l9e1 & up high en\gh to make room = w9t] /orage ( fairly good-siz$ plants4 ,! disc>d$ /orm w9d[s are h+$ across ! back & completely removable 9 summ]1 :5 !y are replac$ by light wood5 frames ( ! same size ) la?s nail$ a la?-wid? ap>t4 ,! con/ruction slants t[>d ! s\?1 to make ! mo/ ( all w9t] sun%9e2 light %ad+ is necess>y 9 summ] to protect t5d] se$l+s & root+ cutt+s4 ,! cold frame s]ves doz5s ( purposes & has m ?an paid = itself ) plants x has protect$ or produc$4 ,:5 we plant p]5nial se$s 9 ! cold frame1 we ?r[ a piece ( burlap across ! top & keep x moi/ until !y g]m9ate4 ,t5d] se$l+s sp5d _! fir/ w9t] )9 its walls1 & s d newly root$ cutt+s4 ,que/ionably h>dy p]5nials or any t we acquire 9 fall are held ov] until spr+4 ,e ye>1 x seems z if we take m out ( ! cold frame ?an we put into x6 ,o!r1 small]1 portable devices are equally useful = all k9ds ( summ] propagat+4 ,l[ squ>e or rectangul> wood5 frames c be set ov] an area ( prep>$ soil & ! top cov]$ ) glass or polye?yl5e to keep ! soil f dry+ out4 ,an empty fruit crate f ! groc] c be equipp$ ) a glass or pla/ic top4 ,a few cutt+s c be root$ 9 soil 9 "s %ady spot ) a cle> glass j> inv]t$ ov] !m4 ,!re are _m devices t keep soil moi/ & air humid :ile se$s g]m9ate or cutt+s root4 ,h[ l>ge or elaborate y\rs %\ld be dep5ds on h[ mu* propagat+ y want to d4 ,se$s ,_m h>d-to-f9d m9iature p]5nials c be easily gr[n f a tw5ty-c5t packet ( se$4 ,y c also h>ve/ se$s f y\r own plants2 b only natural species w 8come true40 ,complicat$ hybrids w h unpr$ictable (fspr+1 mo/ ( !m n p>ticul>ly desirable4 ,we plant se$s ( mo/ bi5nials & p]5nials 9 ,june1 :5 ! soil is com=tably w>m & ! se$l+s w h ! :ole summ] to gr[ l>ge & lu/y4 ,"s ( our own se$s t rip5 9 midsumm] are plant$ z soon z we c h>ve/ !m2 ^? t mature lat] are usually /or$ on a cool %elf 9 ! cell> 9 pla/ic boxes or little pill bottles t keep !m dry4 ,soil = ! se$ b$ is sift$ to remove pebbles & debris1 & mix$ ) equal quantities ( %>p s& & peat or siev$ leaf mold4 ,to prev5t 8damp-(f10 a fungus t *okes (f /ems at ! soil l9e1 soil %\ld be /]iliz$ if at all possible4 ,small quantities may be bak$ 9 ! ov54 ,special easy-to-use fungicides are also available2 foll[ label directions4 ,illu/ration3 ,rocks1 wat]1 & plant+--an effective comb9ation ( all ! elem5ts ( a rock g>d54 7,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,norman ,*]ry7 ,mo/ se$s are cov]$ to ! dep? ( _! diamet]2 v f9e se$s are m]ely firm$ d[n into ! soil4 ,se$s ) h>d coats may be g5tly nick$ ) a knife or soak$ 9 wat] = a day or s4 ,"s se$s1 l primroses1 ne$ to be treat$ z if !y _h w9t]$ outdoors be=e !y w g]m9ate4 ,y c put !m 9 moi/ s& 9 a small1 tight conta9] & alt]nate freez+ 9 ! ice comp>tm5t & ?aw+ 9 ! w>m] "p ( ! refrig]ator = sev]al days4 ,or y c plant ^! se$s 9 a small box or flat ( _! own & leave !m outdoors1 9 a protect$ spot1 :]e w9t] w supply its own natural conditions4 ,illu/ration3 ,cold frame plant$ & ready = top made f disc>d$ /orm w9d[s ,"s se$s g]m9ate fa/] 9 ! d>k1 "s ) light2 "s l cool] temp]atures ?an o!rs2 "s come up 9 sev5 days1 "s take mon?s or ev5 a ye>4 ,se$ packets usually supply p]t95t in=mation4 ,se$s w n g]m9ate 9 dry soil1 or if all[$ to dry out ev5 tempor>ily dur+ ! critical p]iod4 ,to avoid wa%+ out f9e se$s1 wat] g5tly ) a f9e mi/1 or set ! flat or o!r conta9] 9 wat] up to ! level ( ! soil inside4 ,:5 ! soil surface looks %9y & moi/1 remove ! conta9] & set x aside to dra94 ,:5 ! fir/ 8true0 leaves are ( fair size1 transplant ! se$l+s to peat pots1 or flats1 or r[s 9 a prep>$ b$ or cold frame4 ,%ade aga9/ sun & w9d until !y resume gr[?4 ,/em ,cutt+s ,_m p]5nials c be propagat$ easily & 9 quantity by root+ s(twood cutt+s l ^? ( trees & %rubs4 ,tip cutt+s ?ree or f\r in*es long are usually be/1 ) all ! fl[] buds & ! l[] leaves remov$4 ,"s types1 su* z dian?us & lav5d]1 root fa/] & m surely if ! cutt+ is tak5 ) a heel4 ,= spr+-fl[]+ v>ieties1 take /em cutt+s aft] fl[]+ has f9i%$ & up until midsumm]2 = ^? t bloom lat]1 take cutt+s 9 ,may or ,june4 ,division ,?is is a wond]ful way n only to increase p]5nials1 b also to keep !m "y & vigor\s4 ,h[ (t5 y divide !m dep5ds on ea* plant's individual p]=mance4 ,:5 gr[? is s ?ick x seems to be *ok+ itself1 :5 !re's little heal?y new gr[? & a poor %[ ( bloom1 :5 a clump or cr[n becomes t\gh & h>d 9 ! c5t]1 x's usually "t to refre% ! plant by division4 ,"s plants ne$ x almo/ e o!r ye>1 "s n = _m ye>s4 ,h[ y divide a plant dep5ds ^u h[ x gr[s4 ,if !re is a c5tral cr[n ( leaves1 x c be cut cleanly into two or ?ree sections1 ea* ) its own %>e ( roots4 ,or !re may be new1 "y cr[ns clu/]$ ar\nd its edge t c be pull$ or cut (f4 ,if ! plant simply has a cr[d$ colony ( /ems & fibr\s roots1 y c (t5 pull x ap>t g5tly into sev]al pieces4 ,or if x's ! type t s5ds out root+ runn]s1 y c sev] ^! & replant !m4 ,g5]ally1 ! old1 tir$ c5t] ( ! plant is disc>d$4 ,9 cold climates1 ev5 spr+-fl[]+ p]5nials are mo/ safely divid$ v e>ly 9 ! season1 :5 new gr[? is beg9n+4 ,cool1 moi/ spr+ wea!r favors rapid recov]y f ! op]ation1 & !re is pl5ty ( "t = ! new plants to mature be=e fall4 ,summ]-fl[]+ & fall-fl[]+ types are also divid$ 9 e>lie/ spr+4 ,9 humid climates ! spr+-bloom]s c be divid$ 9 ,augu/ or e>ly ,septemb]4 ,lay]+ ,almo/ any p]5nial ) l[ or l[-hang+ bran*es c be propagat$ by p9n+ a /em to ! soil1 sev]al in*es f ! gr[+ tip4 ,:5 new gr[? appe>s1 cut (f ! root$ /em & transplant x4 ,?is propagat+ me?od may n produce great numb]s ( new plants at "o "t2 b x is surely "o ( ! easie/ & lea/ tr\blesome practices--& p>ticul>ly safe because ! new plant is support$ by ! p>5t until x is well root$4 ,i've be5 intrigu$ ) "o good g>d5]'s me?od ( creat+ a l[ h$ge f "o plant ( dw>f lav5d]4 ,%e lay]$ "o /em at ea* side ( ! orig9al plant4 ,:5 ^! two new plants 7 fairly mature 7b n cut away f ! old plant71 %e lay]$ "o /em ( ea*4 ,by repeat+ ! process1 & locat+ ea* new lay] 9 a /raight l9e ) ! la/ "o1 %e c ext5d h] h$ge z f> z %e wi%es & plant x z %e goes1 along any l9es4 ,,rock ,,g>d5 ,,p]5nials ,a*illea ,compositae ,y>r[1 ,hilfoil ,resembl+ ! field y>r[1 b da9ty1 mottl$1 & tuft$4 ,! leaves1 "s f9ely cut & f]ny1 we> ?ick wool coats4 ,! saucy fl[]s are 9 heads1 "s flat-topp$ & n unlike daisies4 ag]atifolia aizoon 7,an!mis aizoon7--,six-in* mat ( silv]-hair$1 uncut leaves topp$ ) bright :ite fl[]s 9 ,may & ,june4 clav5nae--,tufts ( ho>y1 f9e-cut leaves less ?an a foot high1 tight r\nd :ite fl[] heads ?ree-f\r?s ( an in* across 9 ,may & ,june4 tom5tosa--,be/-kn[n little species1 quickly makes a ?ick mat ( semi-ev]gre5 gray-gre5 leaves six in*es tall4 ,x has sunny yell[ fl[]s f ,june to midsumm]4 ,! v>iety aurea has m gold5 fl[]s & blooms e>li]2 nana is a true midget & makes a ?ick c>pet /udd$ ) _m :ite fl[]s4 ,five-in* #8,moonlight' has fl[]s ( sulfur yell[1 & gre5] foliage4 umbellata--,f\r-in* m\nds ( fuzzy1 silv]y1 f]ny leaves4 ,x has cream-:ite fl[]s 9 ,june & is ev]gre5 9 temp]ate areas4 ,,c>e4 ,any soil1 ev5 s&y or poor4 ,dryi% to moi/4 ,sun or v light %ade4 ,easy to gr[4 ,,propagation4 ,division 9 spr+ or fall1 se$s 7fl[]s ! second ye>74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock plant+s1 dry-wall plant+1 edg+1 gr\nd cov]1 pavem5ts4 ,ae?ionema ,crucif]ae ,/one-,cress1 ,p]sian ,c&ytuft ,?is is a hea!ry little %rub-l p]5nial ) slim leaves & /eely-blue ne$les1 *e]ful clu/]s ( fl[]s at ! /em tips 9 ,may & ,june4 ,x is (t5 comp>$ to a m9uscule daphne4 arm5um--,neat tufts ( %ort1 %>p leaves & petite p9k fl[]s 9 ,june4 ,x is nev] ov] f\r in*es high4 ib]ideum--,l[1 cr[d$1 & cu%iony-m9ute ) gray-gre5 leaves & l>ge :ite fl[]s 9 %ort clu/]s4 ,?is "o is e>li] ?an o!r v>ieties1 bloom+ ev5 9 ,april if ! wea!r is favorable4 7,ne$s gritty soil ) "s lime47 s*i/osum--,by comp>ison ?is "o is a giant gr[+ to eight or t5 in*es1 ) two-in* leaves & fragrant p9k fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,soil light1 s&y1 well-dra9$1 & gravelly2 dry2 sun4 ,h>dy 9 s\!rn ,new ,engl&4 ,give protection 9 sev]e w9t]s4 ,,propagation4 ,cutt+s 9 summ]1 division & se$s 9 spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 dry-wall plant+1 edg+1 bord]s4 ,ajuga ,labiatae ,bugle ,?is is a l[1 creep+ or spread+ p]5nial ) p9:eels ( r co>se leaves & small blue fl[]s :i* come 9 ,may & ,june4 ,x is ( m9iature height & %\ld only be plant$ :]e y c control x1 or want x to spread4 ,"s ( ! bett]-kn[n v>ieties are3 g5ev5sis--,oval too!d leaves1 light gre54 ,fl[]s deep blue4 pyramidalis--,less likely to spread & /ays neat & small4 ,fl[]s blue & slightly l>g] ?an ^? ( o!r v>ieties4 reptans--,also kn[n z c>pet bugle1 x is ne>ly sup9e1 ) /ems t root z !y creep4 ,fl[]s blue or purpli%4 ,v>iety alba has :ite fl[]s2 v>iegata1 foliage m>k$ ) cream & p9k4 ,rubra p9k fl[]s4 #8,silv] ,beauty'--,compact & gr\nd-hugg+4 ,:ite m>k+s on leaves give a silv]y appe>ance4 ,blue fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,ord9>y soil1 ev5 poor2 sun or "p %ade2 dry4 ,plant 9 fall or spr+ six in*es ap>t4 ,easy to gr[4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 9 spr+1 division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 dry-wall plant+1 gr\nd cov]1 edg+4 ,alyssum ,crucif]ae ,madwort ,plu%y1 mat-=m+1 l a silv]-gray rug ) flecks ( :ite or gold5 fl[]s 9 spr+ & summ]4 ,! grayi% leaves are small1 ! fl[]s 9 ?ick clu/]s4 ,popul> =ms are3 alpe/re 7s]pyllifolium7--,?ree-in* gray c>pet ) bright-yell[ fl[]s ?r\gh ,june4 montanum--,fragrant gold fl[]s 9 ,june2 ab\t eight in*es high4 mulf5ianum--,small] 7f\r-in*7 v]sion ) balls ( yell[ fl[]s f ,may to ,june4 saxatile--basket ( gold--,blooms 9 ,may2 n9e in*es high2 spreads ?ickly4 ,v>iety compactum is m compact & %ort]2 ab\t eight in*es4 ,v>iety citr9um has lemon-yell[ fl[]s4 sp9osum--,d5se gr[?1 %rubby & sp9y1 ab\t eight in*es high4 ,:ite fl[]s sometimes t+$ ) p9k1 9 ,june & ,july4 ,,c>e4 ,any ord9>y soil ) dra9age4 ,sunny1 op5 location4 ,plant 9 spr+ or fall six to eight in*es ap>t4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 9 fall1 division ( roots 9 spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 bord]s1 dry walls1 pavem5ts1 edg+1 c>pet = bulbs1 gr\nd cov]4 ,anemone ,ranunculaceae ,w9dfl[] ,"o ( ! e>lie/ to bloom 9 ! spr+1 x has lacy leaves & colorful fl[]+ sauc]s n made up ( petals b ( sepals 7leaves t encircle ! fl[]s at ! base74 ap5n9a--,tub]\s species six or sev5 in*es high ) deeply cut leaves2 arrives 9 ,m>* ) bright1 sky-blue fl[]s4 ,v>iety alba has :ite fl[]s2 purpurea1 ri* lav5d]-rose4 bl&a--,resembles ap5n9a b is slightly l>g] & has d>k] fl[]s4 nemorosa--,european wood anemone--,simili> to ,am]ican =ms4 ,v>iety all5i has lav5d] fl[]s4 ,v>iety rosea1 p9k4 palmata--,six-in* dw>f ) :orls ( lea!ry leaves1 gold5-:ite fl[]s 9 ,may or ,june4 ,! fl[]s ( ! v>iety albida are heav5ly :ite ) gold c5t]s4 pulsatilla--pasque fl[]--,a m robu/ alp9e gr[+ to eight in*es tall4 ,h>dy ev5 9 ,ma9e rock g>d5s4 ,fl[]s are purple-blue bells t come e>ly & la/ z long z ! wea!r is cool4 ,its f9ely cut leaves are s(t5$ ) silky hairs4 ,o!r v>ieties are alba1 :ite2 rubra1 plum r$2 & camla1 silv]y lilac surr\nd$ by :ite4 ,,c>e4 ,ri* s&y loam ) leaf mold4 ,"p %ade = "s v>ieties4 ,,propagation4 ,se$ 9 late fall1 root division 9 e>ly spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,wild g>d5s1 rock g>d5s1 =c+1 fl[] b$s4 ,ant5n>ia ,compositae ,pussy-,toes ,?is is a furry little creep] ) flat1 silv]y1 spoon-%ap$ leaves & bri/ly fl[]s sometimes dri$ z ev]la/+s4 dioica--,fa/-creep+ c>pet ) p9k-tipp$ fl[]s 9 spr+4 microphylla 7p>vifolia7--,we/]n native1 sl[] gr[+1 ) :ite fl[]s4 neodioica--,ea/]n native t makes a l[ mat ( silv]-hairy leaves & s5ds up p9k-tipp$ :ite fl[]s 9 e>ly summ]4 ,,c>e4 ,s&y1 ev5 poor1 soil2 full sun2 dry4 ,cut (f leaves aft] fl[]+ to make neat] plants4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s & division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock walls & pavem5t4 ,aquilegia ,ranunculaceae ,columb9e ,h>dy little p]5nials ) two-or ?ree-"p leaves l clov] b (t5 cut or ind5t$ on ! edge1 & droop+ or noddl+ fl[]s ) fl>+ sepals & spurs ( diff]5t sizes & %apes4 akit5sis--,six-in* ,japanese doll ) /emless blue-gre5 leaves & l>ge lav5d]-blue fl[]s ) yell[ at ! c5t]4 ,june fl[]s4 discolor--,alp9e ) gl[+ blue fl[]s1 :ite inside & fro/y-gre5 leaves4 ,five in*es tall4 flabellata nana-alba--fan columb9e--,?ree divid$ leaves l blue-gre5 fans1 lu/r\s :ite fl[]s 9 ,may4 jonesi--,dim9utive1 two to ?ree in*es tall4 ,small leaves 9 small m\nds1 fl[]s upturn$ & deep blue 9 ,june4 saximontana--,alp9e ) two-in* tufts ( crisp leaves2 aquam>9e fl[]s ) yell[i% sepals on f\r-in* /ems 9 ,april4 ,,c>e4 ,soil light & s&y1 ) leaf mold2 dra9age2 %ade or semi%ade4 ,h>dy4 ,plant 9 fall4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 9 ! spr+ 7fl[]s ! foll[+ ye>71 division 9 ! spr+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & wall plant+1 wild-fl[] g>d5s1 b$s4 ,arabis ,crucif]ae ,rock ,cress ,mat-=m+ p]5nials ) blankets ( hairy leaves "u spreads ( fl[]s r l /ocks or c&ytuft4 ,!y fl[] 9 spr+ or summ] & are (t5 fragrant4 albida--,unless ! =m is m>k$ 8compact0 ! species may top t5 in*es4 ,leaves gre5 & woolly1 fl[]s :ite 79 ,april & ,may74 ,v>iety flora pl5a is ab\t six in*es tall ) d\ble :ite fl[]s2 rosea1 or*id p9k & s+le2 v>iegata1 :ite-m>k$ leaves4 #8,p9k ,*>m' is s+le ) bright-p9k fl[]s4 bleph>ophylla--,clu/]s ( deep-gre5 leaves ) eyela%es on ! edge2 p9k-purple fl[]s 9 ,april4 ,height1 f\r in*es4 procurr5s--,matt+ plant ) creep+ /olons1 :ite fl[]s 9 ,may4 ,dw>f v>iety1 />i1 spreads sl[ly & /ays "u f\r in*es4 ,,c>e4 ,m$ium1 ev5 poor1 soil2 w>m & s&y4 ,n too moi/4 ,sun or light %ade4 ,aft] fl[]+ cut back /raggly /ems4 ,,propagation4 ,division 79 spr+ or fall71 se$s1 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 wall plant+1 gr\nd cov]1 edg+4 ,a/] alp9us ,compositae ,rock ,a/] ,small leaves mat closely to make a m\nd f\r in*es high4 ,! flat lilac daisy-l fl[]s come 9 ,june & ,july on eight-in* /ems4 ,! v>iety sup]bus is slightly l>g]2 albus has :ite fl[]s4 #8,golia?' is a v>iety ) fl[]s rang+ f yell[-c5t]$ lav5d] to ne>-purple4 #8,spr+ ,*>m' is a midget ) lav5d]-p9ki% fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,any good soil1 full sun4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 9 ! spr+ 7fl[]s ! next ye>74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 bord]s1 edg+4 ,bellis ,compositae ,daisy ,m9iature daisies ( *e]ful *>m1 "s v>ieties b>ely six in*es tall4 p]5nis--,engli% daisy--,ne/s ( gre5 leaves spr9kl$ 9 spr+ & summ] ) fl[]s ( :ite1 rose1 or r$4 ,sev]al new /ra9s are n[ be+ (f]$ 9 s+les1 d\bles 7"s h quilt$ petals71 & v>i$ colors4 rotundiafolia ca]ulesc5s--alp9e daisy--,s(t-blue fl[]s all summ] long4 ,,c>e4 ,f]tile soil2 moi/1 b good dra9age2 sun or semisun4 ,a cool summ] produces l>g] fl[]s4 ,n suitable = hot climates4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7fl[]s foll[+ ye>71 division 9 cool wea!r4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 edg+1 gr\nd cov]4 ,campanula ,campanulaceae ,h>ebell1 ,bell ,fl[] ,^! are ! belov$ bell fl[]s :i* %\ld be includ$ 9 all g>d5s4 ,includ$ on page #bfd are v>ieties t are easy to get & gr[4 ,,c>e4 ,light loamy soil1 slightly on limy side2 dra9age4 ,sun1 except dw>fs1 :i* take light %ade4 ,remove dead fl[]s4 ,%elt] ) ev]gre5 b\ghs 9 sev]e w9t]4 ,,propagation4 ,division 9 e>ly spr+ or fall1 se$s 7plant z soon z ripe71 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 walls1 bord]s1 edg+1 pots1 & baskets4 ,c]a/ium ,c>yophyllaceae ,p]5nial creep]s & c>pet]s ) slim silk-hairy leaves & %[]s ( :ite fl[]s ) an ov]-all effect ( s(t fuzzy wool4 ,maximum height six in*es1 b mo/ plants less4 alp9um lanatum--,smalle/ d[ny leaves1 :ite fl[]s 9 clu/]s 9 ,june & ,july4 bi]b]/e9i--,long] leaves1 fl[]s "o mon? e>li]4 tom5tosum--sn[ 9 summ]--,?is1 ! mo/ popul> species2 quickly =ms a l>ge mat l a silv] c>pet "u />ry :ite fl[]s 9 ,may & ,june4 ,x is said x w gr[ 9 pure s&4 ,,c>e4 ,ord9>y soil1 sun1 dry4 ,easy to gr[4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7plant 9 fall or spr+71 division1 cutt+s aft] fl[]+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 edg+1 fl[] b$s1 gr\nd cov]4 ,,v>ieties ,,( ,,h>ebell1 ,,bell ,,fl[]s ,leaves ,fl[]s ,bloom+ season c>patica mats #d tall blue sauc]s ,june to ,oct4 c>patica alba mats #d tall :ite ,june to ,oct4 c>patica #8,w$gwood' cu%ions violet-blue cups ,june to ,oct4 c>patica #8,:ite ,w$gwood' cu%ions :ite ,june to ,oct4 c>patica turb9ata l[ mass l>ge1 flat1 violet ,june to ,aug4 co*le>ifolia %ell-%ap$ mass blue bells ,may & ,june co*le>ifolia alba %ell-%ap$ mass :ite ,may & ,june co*le>ifolia #8,mironda' %ell-%ap$ mass silv]-blue ,june to ,aug4 coll9a fuzzy clumps purple bells ,june elat9es d5se #c mass />s1 :ite c5t] ,june & ,july elat9es alba pl5a d\ble :ite #8,/> = baskets ( ,be?lehem' & pots g>ganica may be woolly blue ,june & ,july port5s*lagiana r\ndi%1 too!d 7muralis7 cr9kl$ tufts violet bells ,june & ,july saxifraga broad5$ upturn$ violet bells spr+ ,c]ato/igma plumbag9oides ,plumbag9aceae ,leadwort ,%rubby little p]5nial 8bu%es0 ab\t eight in*es high & spread+ into clumps twice z wide1 ) hairy-edg$ leaves :i* are gre5 ) bronze ov]tones4 ,x turns to a bricki% color 9 autumn4 ,9 ,augu/ ! plants cov] !mselves ) blue phlox-l fl[]s & cont9ue to bloom until heavy fro/4 ,,c>e4 ,mo/ any soil ) dra9age4 ,w gr[ 9 s&4 ,full sun be/ b semi%ade is acceptable4 ,don't plant 9 moi/ location4 ,9 w9t] give protection4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 9 ! spr+1 division at "t ( new gr[? 9 spr+1 cutt+s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bord]s1 edg+1 rock g>d5s1 gr\nd cov]4 ,coreopsis auriculata nana ,compositae ,neat little plant ) tufts ( divid$1 or lob$1 leaves2 gold5-orange daisy-l fl[]s on ?ree-to six-in* /ems1 f ,june ?r\gh ,augu/4 ,,c>e4 ,light s&y soil4 ,%ade 9 extremely hot climate4 ,cut fad$ fl[]s4 ,,propagation4 ,s[ se$s 9 fall = fl[]+ next ye>2 division ( clumps4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 edg+4 ,corydalis ,fum>iaceae ,fumitory ,f]ny-leav$ h]bace\s p]5nials ) spurr$ fl[]s l ble$+ he>t b m colorful & bloom+ 9 ! spr+4 ,"s types are tub]\s-root$1 or p>tly s1 b are gr[n m l o!r p]5nials4 cava 7bulbosa7--,tub]\s type1 ab\t eight in*es tall1 ) gaudy clu/]s ( purple fl[]s 9 ,april4 *eilan?ifolia--,p]5nial ) ?ick5$ roots1 f9ely dissect$ eight-in* leaves1 sprays ( yell[ fl[]s f ,may to fro/4 ,requires %ade f hot sun4 ,/rik+ = its foliage alone4 hall]i 7d5sifolia7--,m>* bloom]1 tub]\s4 ,n _m leaves b pl5ty ( clu/]s ( rosy1 or purple1 fl[]s2 six to eight in*es4 lutea--,eight-in* clump-mak]s ) lacy blue-gre5 leaves4 ,yell[ fl[]s appe> 9 ,june & repeat lat]4 ,likes to keep cool 9 ! %ade1 or h its roots "u a rock4 ,won't gr[ 9 extreme heat4 nobilis--,tub]\s type1 upright to eight in*es1 ) leaflets bo? w$ge-%ap$ & deep-too!d4 ,x may h z _m z tw5ty spurr$ :ite fl[]s p] clu/]1 tipp$ ) yell[ & spott$ ) purple4 rupe/ris--,f]ny-leav$ eight-in* p]5nial ) %ort-spurr$ yell[ fl[]s4 ,nontub]\s4 ,,c>e4 ,any g>d5 soil ) dra9age4 ,p>tial or light %ade1 or sun4 ,plant tub]\s types 9 fall4 ,,propagation4 ,division1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bord]s1 rock g>d5s1 wall plant+s1 edg+4 ,dian?us ,c>yophyllaceae ,p9k ,!re are "s v special treasures = e g>d5 9 ?is big family ( spicy-sc5t$ plants ) fl[]s t seem to h be5 fr+$ ) p9k+ %e>s4 ,!re are imp]man5t p]5nials t fl[] ! fir/ ye> l annuals1 bi5nials l sweet ,william t (t5 self-s[1 long] liv$ types t tuft or spread out to make l[ fl[]+ m\nds or mats1 elusive alp9es = ! rock-g>d5 connoisseur1 pixies ) t9y half-in* fl[]s1 & great g>d5 c>nations4 ,e ye> new hybrids make ! li/ long]4 ,make y\r selection1 ( c\rse1 accord+ to size1 sc5t1 gr[+ habits1 & ! color s*eme ( y\r little g>d54 ,= ! m9iature rock g>d51 ! rose-color$ species ,d4 alp9us /ays "u ?ree in*es2 ,d4 neglectus comb9es p9k & buff1 & !re are _m m4 ,! ,allwoodi hybrid v>ieties are /urdy1 la/+1 & fl[] freely = mo/ ( ! summ]4 ,! *$d> p9ks 7,d4 casius v>ieties7 are clumpy2 ! maid5 p9ks make mats2 ! cottage or grass p9ks are tuft$2 sweet ,william 7,d4 b>batas7 is "o ( ! clu/]heads2 ! 8annuals0 7usually =ms ( ,d4 *95sis7 w fl[] e>ly :5 se$ is />t$ indoors1 repeat ! p]=mance if cut back aft] ! fir/ fl[]+1 & may ev5 live to bloom once m ! second ye>4 ,= ! mo/ m9iature1 look = ^! newcom]s3 d\ble p9k1 ?ree-in* #8,pixie'2 rose-r$ #8,t9y ,rubies'2 f\r-in* #8,wee ,willie' 7sweet ,william's son71 n reliably p]5nial b behaves beautifully z an annual2 deep-r$ #8,little ,joe4' ,"o se$ h\se (f]s a p]5nial #8,midget ,d\ble' sweet ,william "u f\r in*es high & l a button-size c>nation4 ,,c>e4 ,w>m s&y soil1 n too ri*4 ,lime1 dryi%1 dra9age4 ,full sun1 cool temp]ature4 ,cut (f fad$ fl[]s4 ,,propagation4 ,division1 lay]s1 cutt+s1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,fl[] b$s1 rock g>d5s1 edg+4 ,g]anium ,g]aniaceae ,cranesbill ,?is is n ! popul> pott$ plant 7pel>gonium7 or ! wild g]anium ( ! ,ea/]n woods 7,g4 maculatum74 ,^! are lacy-leav$ p]5nials ) a delicate look b a t\gh con/itution4 ,"h are "s ( ! smalle/ available types1 fl[]+ mo/ly 9 ! spr+ b (t5 repeat+ 9 spurts ?r\gh\t ! summ]4 f>r]i--,a little ?ree-in* doll f ,*9a1 ! _m-f+]$ leaves mak+ a l[ ne/ "u ! a/oni%+ly l>ge1 black-an!r$1 blu%-p9k-on-:ite fl[]s4 macrorrhizum--,! species is l>gi% & makes a buxom six-in* bu% ) light sprays ( p9k fl[]s4 ,! foliage is aromatic & turns beautifully bronzy 9 fall4 pylz[ianum--,eag] spread]1 two to ?ree in*es high1 ) f9ely divid$ leaves & rosy fl[]s 9 ,may & ,june4 ,,c>e4 ,gravelly soil ) dra9age1 dryi%4 ,sun or light %ade4 ,mo/ly h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s2 root division 9 spr+ or fall4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bord] & dry-wall plant+4 ,gypsophila ,c>yophyllaceae ,baby's ,brea? ,"h is some?+ = e rock g>d51 ! beg9n]'s or ! connoisseur's4 ,ov] a s(t cu%ion ( t9y leaves ! foamy fl[]s are he>t-tugg+ly romantic & delicate4 ,! plants are h>dy1 eag]ly bran*+ & spread+1 & veil$ 9 bloom = mo/ ( ! summ]4 c]a/ioides--,f\r-in* creep] ) gray-velvet m\se-e> leaves1 sprays ( :ite fl[]s ) p9k ve9s4 ,soil %\ld be alkal9e1 s&y or gritty1 & p]fectly dra9$4 muralis--,an unusual 8annual0 ab\t six in*es high1 ) n>r[ leaves & w>m rosy fl[]s4 ,looks & gr[s be/ :5 cr[d$4 rep5s--,midget trail] ) slim1 silv]y blue-gre5 leaves & :ite or p9ki% fl[]s only a few in*es above !m4 ,available v>ieties include1 :ite-fl[]+ alba1 compact d\ble p9k bodg]i1 & s+le rose-p9k rosea4 ,,c>e4 ,n too ri* soil1 dryi%1 ) dra9age4 ,full sun or light %ade4 ,usually h>dy4 ,don't ?9 too mu*4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7s[ :]e y want ! plant71 division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 wall plant+s1 pavem5ts1 gr\nd cov]4 ,ib]is ,crucif]ae ,p]5nial ,c&ytuft ,extremely decorative & useful ev]gre5 ) durable1 fre%-look+ foliage & clu/]s ( sp>kl+ :ite or pale-t9t$ fl[]s 9 spr+4 ,! plants spread1 b n en\gh to be tr\blesome 9 small g>d5s4 saxatalis--,m9iature ev5 among m9iatures1 ) two-in* clumps ( hairy-edg$ leaves & flat clu/]s ( :ite fl[]s 9 ,may4 ,ne$s gravelly1 limy soil4 semp]vir5s--,! bett]-kn[n nam$ v>ieties are (fspr+ ( ?is /alw>t1 ne>ly %rub-l p]5nial ) blunt-tipp$ n>r[ leaves & fl[]s =m+ an umbrella-%ap$ clu/] on six-to eight-in* /ems4 ,"o plant c spread out to sev]al feet across4 ,among ! dw>fs are #8,autumn ,sn[1' sev5 in*es high & (t5 bloom+ aga9 9 ,septemb]2 #8,little ,gem1' compact m\nds f\r to six in*es high2 #8,purity1' ! pure/ ( :ite2 & #8,sn[flake1' a little lat] 7,june7 & a little l>g] 7eight in*es74 ,iris ,iridaceae ,basically1 iris are ( two types--bulb\s & rhizomat\s--ea* ) m9iature species1 v>ieties1 & hybrids4 ,leaves may be broad & flat1 or slim & grass-l4 ,/ems may be> "o or sev]al fl[]s1 ! e>lie/ 9 ,m>* & ! late/ 9 ,june4 ,natural colors include :ite1 yell[1 & all %ades ( lav5d] & purple2 hybrids wid5 ! range to _m o!r t9ts4 ,!re are _m m9iature species1 "s ) sev]al v>ieties1 & also hybrids1 ( _! own4 ,by f> ! l>ge/ gr\p is ! #8,dw>f ,be>d$ ,iris1' s classifi$ by ! ,am]ican ,iris ,society accord+ to ! height ( ! fl[] /alk1 & fur!r divid$ into two s]ies3 m9iature dw>fs 7f\r to t5 in*es7 & /&>d dw>fs1 ,lilliputs 7t5 to fifte5 in*es74 ,^! are rhizomat\s1 ( c\rse1 l ! tall be>d$ giants ( ! g>d51 & bloom midway betwe5 ! e>li] species & ! big ones4 99 99 99 99 99 bak]iana--,bulb\s1 ab\t six in*es high1 ) r\nd leaves & e>ly1 fragrant1 blue-purple fl[]s4 cri/ata--,cre/$ iris ) rhizomes & spread+ by /olons to make wide mats4 ,ab\t six in*es high ) "o or two :ite-cre/$1 lilac1 fragrant fl[]s 9 mid-,may4 ,!re is an all-:ite v>iety4 ,x likes light %ade or dappl$ %ade & cool moi/ure = its roots4 flavissima--,rhizomat\s1 spread+ by /olons to make op5 clumps "u six in*es high4 ,x has n>r[ leaves & sev]al be>d$1 br[n-m>k$ yell[ fl[]s p] /em :5 x blooms 9 ,april & ,may4 ,x ne$s gritty or s&y soil1 only slightly acid4 hi/roides--,bulb\s1 ab\t f\r in*es high1 ) pale-blue fl[]s :i* appe> e>ly be=e ! leaves4 ,v>i\s colors available4 innom9ata--,rhizomat\s ,we/ ,coa/ dw>f ) long grassy leaves & fl[]s v>y+ betwe5 yell[ & orange1 & betwe5 lav5d] & purple4 ,blooms 9 ,may & ,june4 ,takes light %ade & neutral1 or ev5 slightly acid1 soil4 or*ioides--,bulb\s1 ) sword-%ap$ leaves to n9e in*es long2 has sev]al purple-blot*$ yell[ fl[]s p] /em4 reticulata--,bulb cov]$ ) nett$ membrane4 ,re$y /ems ab\t eight in*es long disappe>+ 9 ,june4 ,cre/$ fl[]s on six-in* /ems ) a fragrance l fre% violets4 ,gold-m>k$ on deep purple4 ,blooms v e>ly 9 ,m>*1 ev5 9 sn[4 t5uifolia--,rhizomat\s1 ab\t six in*es high1 blue-purple fl[]s 9 ,june4 v>tani--,bulb\s1 fl[]+ 9 late w9t] 9 mild areas1 /emless slate-blue or violet fl[]s4 vo9a--,native rhizomat\s species :i* spreads by /olons2 f\r to six in*es tall4 ,has tufts ( n>r[ leaves & be>dless fl[]s :i* are lilac1 or velvet m>k$ yell[1 on ?ree-in* /ems2 blooms 9 ,may4 ,provide light %ade & acid soil4 ,,c>e4 ,= bulb\s type3 s&y or gritty soil ) humus2 dra9age2 sun1 except ! hotte/4 ,= dw>f be>d$ type3 loamy alkal9e soil1 & dra9age4 ,moi/4 ,m sun = be/ fl[]+4 ,,propagation4 ,bulb\s3 divide bulbs 9 summ] & replant 9 summ]4 ,rhizomat\s3 divide 9 summ]4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 =c+1 fl[] b$s4 ,lav&ula (fic9alis ,labiate ,lav5d] ,"h is "o t des]ves a place 9 e g>d51 & = _m reasons3 ,its aromatic foliage & fl[]s1 its no/algic *>m1 & ! pleasant sight ( x aga9/ ev]gre5 ) its gray-felt leaves & d>k-lav5d] fl[]s4 ,x usually /ops gr[+ j "u ! height ( "o foot & c be clipp$ l[] if y wi%4 ,! leaves are lacy1 slim1 & da9ty1 especially ) _! pure-:ite fur :5 "y4 ,among ! v>ieties available are ! ,mun/ead /ra91 dw>f1 plump1 & be>+ p9k fl[]s2 #8,hidcate ,blue1' v h>dy2 compacta 7nana compacta71 e>li] fl[]+ & only a few in*es high2 & atropurpurea1 ) d>k purple fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,poor soil s plants w n gr[ too vigor\sly & w9t]-kill4 ,dra9age1 sun1 w9t] protection4 ,dryi%4 ,lime = maximum fragrance4 ,prune almo/ any "t2 mul*4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 division1 cutt+s 9 late fall or e>ly spr+ on ?is ye>'s gr[? ) heel ( old] wood4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,edg+1 rock g>d5s1 gr\nd cov]4 ,myosotis ,borag9aceae ,=get-,me-,n ,s5tim5t1 compell+ z x is1 is n ! only reason = hav+ ?is delightful little plant 9 "o's rock g>d54 ,small ?\gh x is1 x has its own quiet *>m 9 its delicate foliage & transp>5t cl\d ( t9y blue fl[]s4 ,! int5sity ( color ( ^? blooms cat*es y\r eye & draws y to x4 ,y look at x & und]/& ! reason = its "n4 ,"h are a few memb]s ( ! family3 scorpioides 7palu/ris7--,light1 l[1 & sprawl+2 light-blue fl[]s t\*$ ) gold at ! c5t] dur+ ! spr+4 7,!y la/ mu* long] if y h ! dw>f v>iety semp]flor5s47 ,! fact t ^! p]5nials are (t5 li/$ z 8half-h>dy annuals0 indicates _! ne$ = w9t] protection1 b !y w self-se$4 7,wat]-lily speciali/s (f] an aquatic v>iety t gr[s 9 bogs47 sylvatica 7alpe/ris7--,self-s[+ bi5nial 7also (f]$ z an annual7 t has blue fl[]s ) t\*es ( p9k1 sometimes entirely p9k4 ,may fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,ord9>y soil1 cool1 moi/1 "p %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7fl[]s ! second ye>71 division ( clumps 9 late summ]4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 edge ( pools4 ,nepeta h$]acea 7gle*oma7 ,labiatae ,gr\nd ,ivy ,?is is a gr\nd cov]1 "o t c get out ( h& unless *eck$1 b x has its uses 9 %ady spots :]e o!r cov]s d n fl\ri%4 ,ab\t ! be/-lik$ v>iety is v>iegata1 :i* has r\nd leaves neatly scallop$ on ! edge & embroid]$ ) :ite4 ,9 ! spr+ x has spires ( blue fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,ord9>y or s&y soil4 ,dra9age1 ei!r sun or %ade4 ,cut (f fad$ fl[]s4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 division4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,gr\nd cov]1 conta9]s1 baskets1 h\se & gre5h\se plant+s1 rock g>d5s4 ,o5o!ra ,onagraceae ,ev5+ ,primrose1 ,sundrop ,! sundrops bloom by day2 ! ev5+ primroses /ay op5 at night & play ho/ to ! mo?s ( ! g>d54 ,!re is a m9iature ( ea* type = ! small g>d54 ,ea* has ! common *>act]i/ic ( l>ge yell[ poppy-l fl[]s :i* are %ort-liv$ b are quickly replac$ by o!rs = mo/ ( ! summ]4 miss\ri5sis--,ev5+ primrose f ! ,we/1 six in*es high4 ,! leaves are long & oval1 cov]$ ) a%-gray hairs4 ,! nocturnal fl[]s1 poppy-l1 c measure six in*es across & are yell[4 p]5nis 7pumila7--sundrop--,?is is ! daytime bloom]1 (t5 ) "o-in* blooms on a plant only ?ree in*es tall4 ,! silk-hairy leaves make a lu%-look+ m\nd4 ,,c>e4 ,m$ium s&y soil1 dry1 ) dra9age 7heavy dampness is fatal74 ,lime & manure4 ,sun4 ,remove se$ pods to promote m fl[]s4 ,plant has long taproot :i* mu/ n be brok5 :5 transplant+4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 division 79 e>ly fall or spr+71 cutt+s 79 late summ]74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s & wall plant+s4 ,phlox ,polemoniaceae ,!re are s _m v>ieties ( ?is furi\sly spr+-fl[]+ plant1 & all ) _m admir]s1 t ! trick is to f9d ! ones :i* appeal to y p]sonally4 ,y w be guid$ by ! colors y want & ! am\nt ( space available4 ,_m ( !m1 aft] ! bloom+ season1 make lu%1 plu%y1 gre5 foliage mats4 amo5a 7procumb5s7--,neat1 n rampant1 cu%ions ( two-in* oval leaves ) flat clu/]s ( fragrant p9ki%1 or purpli%1 fl[]s on six-in* /ems 9 ,may & ,june4 bifida--s& phlox--,a native ( ! ,midwe/ ) l[1 tuft$1 & slightly hairy foliage & />ry blue fl[]s 7e>ly1 9 ,april & ,may74 div>icata 7canad5sis7--wild sweet ,william--,?is sl[ creep] is a little tall--ab\t twelve in*es--b may fit y\r plant+ s*eme4 ,x has two-in* oval leaves & clu/]s ( lav5d]-blue fl[]s at daffodil "t4 d\glasi--alp9e phlox--,?ree-in* ,we/]n native ) half-in* knife-l ev]gre5 leaves & half-in* :ite or pa/el fl[]s 79 ,june74 rigida--s&hill phlox--,we/]n alp9e1 simil> to d\glasi except = ?9n]1 m %>ply po9t$ leaves & :ite fl[]s bl5d+ to blue & purple4 ,! m acid ! soil1 ! deep] ! colors4 /olonif]a--creep+ phlox--,p>tly or fully ev]gre5 creep] ) f\r-in* /ems1 oval1 hairy leaves1 & full clu/]s ( light or d>k lav5d] fl[]s 9 ,may & ,june4 subulata--gr\nd moss1 or m\nta9 p9k--,9 ,april & ,may ! six-in* mats ( ev]gre5 leaves are almo/ invisible "u ! pr(use cov] ( "o-in*1 fragrant fl[]s4 ,!y may be purple1 purpli%-p9k1 or :ite1 & "s v>ieties are r$ or blue4 ,,c>e4 ,f]tile soil1 acid or alkal9e accord+ to ! v>iety4 ,moi/4 ,mo/ are h>dy1 aga9 accord+ to ! v>iety4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7d n always come true71 cutt+s 9 ,july & ,augu/1 division ( roots4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 edg+1 gr\nd cov]4 ,primula ,primulaceae ,primrose ,(ficial 8,sections10 by common cultural requirem5ts4 ,auricula ,section4 ,p4 auricula & o!r ,european alp9es & _! hybrids2 usually ev]gre52 fl[] 9 e>ly spr+4 ,/ony1 dra9$1 ri* loamy soil light5$ by leaf mold & s&2 w /& m sun ?an mo/1 b n hot midday sun2 likes its roots "u /ones2 mul* ) /one *ips4 ,c&elabra ,section f ,asia4 ,fl[]s 9 ti]s1 "o :orl above ano!r1 op5-fac$2 mo/ tall ) big leaves4 ,ne$s moi/ soil1 "p %ade4 ,fl[]s 9 late spr+ & e>ly summ]4 ,disappe> ov] w9t]4 ,capitatae ,section f ! ,himalayas4 ,bi5nial "h1 p]5nial :]e sn[ cov]s all w9t] & on ! ,we/ ,coa/4 ,fl[]s late 7,july74 ,flat rosettes ( delicately too!d leaves1 twelve-in* silv] /ems2 flat silv]y heads ( slightly droop+ fl[]s4 ,disappe>s ov] w9t]4 ,cortusoides ,section f ,asia4 ,woodsy-ri* humusy soil4 ,decorative leaves usually s(t hairy4 ,fl[]s 9 spr+4 ,disappe>s ov] w9t]4 ,d5ticulata ,section4 ,small gr\p f ! ,himalayas4 ,easy p]5nial4 ,be c>eful ab\t dampness 9 w9t]4 ,among ! e>lie/ to fl[] 9 spr+4 ,f>9osae ,section4 ,huge gr\p f _m l&s4 ,moi/ure1 dra9age1 "p %ade4 ,/& m sun if moi/4 ,small bud1 usually :ite at surface1 %[s 9 w9t]4 ,nivalis ,section f ,asia4 ,bi5nial "h4 ,long n>r[ leaves4 ,fl[]s 9 ti]s clos] ?an c&elabra & m droop+4 ,cool1 ri*1 moi/ soil1 "p %ade4 ,fl[]s 9 e>ly spr+2 disappe>s 9 w9t]4 ,sikkim5sis ,section f ,asia4 ,bell$ primulas1 ) hang+ heads ( bell-%ap$ fl[]s4 ,bi5nial "h2 p]5nial 9 bo? cold] & w>m] climates4 ,mo/ tall ) heads ( fragrant fl[]s held well above l>ge too!d leaves4 ,fl[]s 9 late spr+2 disappe>s 9 w9t]4 ,v]nales ,section includes all ! easie/-to-gr[ & be/-kn[n primulas4 ,requires "p %ade1 ri* soil1 moi/ure2 %\ld nev] be completely dry4 ,ev]gre54 ,includes3 ,p4 vulg>is 7acaulis71 s+le fl[] p] /em2 ,p4 polyan?a ) _m v>ieties1 & /alk$ umbrella ( fl[]s above ! leaves2 ,p4 juliae hybrids4 ,among ,p4 polyan?a !re are "s dw>f hybrids 7n m9iature74 ,,c>e4 ,"s %ade = hotte/ "p ( ! day4 ,woodsy soil ri* 9 humus1 neutral or slightly acid4 ,mul* ) manure if possible1 ar\nd & betwe5 plants2 don't cov] cr[n4 ,keep moi/4 ,provide w9t] protection ( salt hay1 ev]gre5 b\ghs1 or excelsior1 :i* results 9 gradual ?aw+ ( ! gr\nd ar\nd ! plants 9 spr+1 & also prev5ts premature bloom+ dur+ unseasonably w>m w9t] days4 ,f]tilize 9 spr+1 & 9 summ] = next ye>'s fl[]s4 ,no nitrog5 9 summ] f]tiliz]4 ,wat* plants = signs ( slugs & r$ spid]4 ,divide :5 plants get too cr[d$1 pref]ably aft] fl[]+4 ,he>ty se$]s4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s :5 ripe 7o!rs mu/ be froz5 fir/ & ?aw$71 division aft] fl[]+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,c>pet "u %rubs & "u e>ly-fl[]+ trees4 ,naturalize by /reams & beside pools4 ,wall plant+1 rock g>d5s1 bord]s1 wild g>d5s4 ,saxifraga ,saxifragaceae ,rockfoil ,!re are s _m species & hybrids ( ?is popul> plant x is difficult to "k all ( !m4 ,g5]ally1 !y are *>act]iz$ by flatti% clu/]s ( leaves ar\nd ! cr[n1 & airy sprays ( fl[]s on top ( tall] /ems4 ,b f ?is po9t ! v>iations take _m =ms & sizes4 ,! leaves may be ! size ( a nickel or five times t size2 fl[]s may be m9ute1 or l>ge & op5-fac$2 !re may be creep+ /ems or runn]s1 or n4 ,= mo/ g>d5]s x is n necess>y to "k h[ botani/s classify ^! plants4 ,if y plan to delve deeply into rock g>d5+ !re are a numb] ( excell5t books on rock plants1 "s ( :i* are li/$ 9 ! app5dix4 ,foll[+ are a few ( ! bett]-kn[n1 & easi] gr[n1 saxifraga1 includ+ sev]al t h a place 9 fl[] bord]s & o!r g>d5 spots4 aizoon--,arctic native ) rosettes ( ev]gre51 /iff1 gray-blue leaves edg$ ) a ?9 8cru/0 ( limy deposit1 & purple-spott$ :ite fl[]s on tall /ems 79 ,may or ,june74 ,!re are a numb] ( v>ieties1 includ+ yell[-fl[]+ lutea1 p9k rosea1 & t9y bald5sis ) leaf clu/]s only a qu>t]-in* across4 7,dra9age1 moi/1 ) nor?we/ exposure4 ,%ade f noon sun2 provide limy soil ) leaf mold4 cuscutae=mis--,?ick1 hairy1 r\ndi% leaves t+$ ) copp] & m>k$ ) a network ( :ite ve9s2 spreads by r$di% runn]s t produce new plants at _! tips4 decipi5s rosacea--,mossy mats ( f9ely cut leaves & l>ge cupp$ :ite fl[]s on six-in* /ems 79 ,may & ,june74 ,dra9age2 gritty s&y soil ) leaf mold & humus4 ,moi/1 %ade f sun4 ,also p9k-& r$-fl[]+ v>ieties4 s>m5tosa--/rawb]ry begonia--,favorite pot & basket plant1 h>dy 9 ne>ly e g>d54 ,spreads by /rawb]ry-l runn]s ) plantlets at ! ends4 ,makes mats ( r\nd1 :ite-ve9$ leaves & tall airy sprays ( :ite or purpli% fl[]s 9 ,june4 ,requires %ade1 & moi/ acid soil4 umbrosa--,london pride--,makes a c>pet ( ?ree-in*-high rosettes ( lea!ry leaves2 spires ( p9k fl[]s 9 e>ly summ]4 ,ne$s moi/1 ri* soil & %ade or semi%ade4 ,! small-scale v>iety primuloides is da9ti]4 virg9i5sis--,sl5d]1 oval ?ree-in* leaves 9 flat clu/]s1 gre5 t+$1 b bronze 9 ! fall2 small :ite fl[]s on t5-in* /ems 9 ,may4 ,native ( our ,nor!a/4 ,nice 9 wild g>d5s4 ,,c>e4 ,soil v>ies ) ! species 7lime = ! encru/$ ones1 :i* also tol]ate m sun74 ,semi%ade1 moi/1 b p]fect dra9age4 ,a hot dry climate is bad = ! alp9es4 ,mossy v>ieties ne$ heavi] %ade1 ri*] soil1 & are be/ moi/4 ,,propagation4 ,divisions ( sets1 cutt+s1 se$s 7mo/ v>ieties74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,baskets1 pots1 dry-wall plant+1 conta9]s1 bord]s4 ,sil5e ,c>yophyllaceae ,campion1 ,cat*fly ,! p]5nials ( ?is g5us include "s ( our mo/ colorful native plants 7! flam+ fire p9k ,s4 virg9ica1 = example71 all relat$ to ! g>d5 p9ks b ea* "o hav+ its own *>act]i/ics4 acaulis--cu%ion p9k1 moss campion--,da9ty two-in* mossy tufts ( ne$le-l leaves sl[ly increas+ to clumps & hav+ half-in* purple-r$ fl[]s all summ]4 7,provide gritty1 lim$ soil47 c>ol9iana 7p5nsylvanica7--wild p9k--,/icky-fuzzy plant ) slim f\r-in* ev]gre5 leaves & p9k fl[]s on six-in* /ems 7,april-,june74 ,native to ,nor!a/]n woods4 ,good 9 rocky spots4 ,has deep taproot s h&le ) c>e4 ,dig deep :5 dormant4 m>itima--,sea campion--,slim1 gray-blue leaves on trail+ /ems1 mak+ a mat f\r in*es high ) clu/]s ( :ite fl[]s 9 ,june4 saxifraga--,tufts ( knife-%ap$ leaves "u summ] fl[]s :i* are :ite inside1 t9t$ gre5 or r$ outside1 on six-in* /ems4 s*afta--moss campion--,spread+ m\nds ( silky-hairy leaves cov]$ 9 ,augu/ ) rose or purple fl[]s on six-in* /ems4 ,,c>e4 ,good soil1 gritty = "s v>ieties ) lime = "s4 ,top-dress ye>ly ) mixture ( soil & c[ manure4 ,dra9age4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 division1 cutt+s 7( "y gr[?74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock plant+1 bord]s1 walls1 wild g>d5s4 ,?ymus ,labiatae ,?yme ,^! are actually t9y %rubs ) tangl+1 woody /ems & masses ( little leaves t are ev]gre5 9 all b ! colde/ & mo/ expos$ locations4 ,"s creep flatly2 "s make ?ree-in* m\nds4 ,y c *oose f v>y+ fragrances1 leaf textures & colors1 & colors ( e>ly summ] fl[]s4 ,9 fact1 !re is a mu* wid] v>iety available ?an mo/ g>d5]s realize4 h]ba-b>ona--c>away ?yme--,gr\nd-hugg+ creep] ) fre% gre5 c>away-sc5t$ leaves1 & tight clu/]s ( rose-purple fl[]s4 ,x does n se$ & is propagat$ by division ( roots4 ,h>dy4 lanicaulis--,f\r-in* c>pet ) half-in* leaves slim z ne$les at ! base & broad5+ high] on ! %ort /ems4 ,/ems feature a woolly coat ( hairs z long z !y are ?ick4 ,tight clov]-l fl[]s are rosy p9k4 nitidus--,fr5* ?yme--,six-to eight-in* %rub ) %9y1 oval1 gray-gre5 leaves1 & lav5d] fl[]s4 ,old] clumps res5t be+ di/urb$1 s />t "y plants f cutt+s4 s]pyllum--"m-(-?yme1 creep+ ?yme--,p]5nially popul> /em-root+ creep]1 less ?an f\r in*es high ) half-in* oval gre5 leaves & purple fl[]s lov$ by bees4 ,!re are _m v>ieties3 :ite-fl[]$ albus1 silv]-m>k$ arg5teus1 gold v>iegat$ aureus1 l>g]1 r$-fl[]+ cocc9eus1 bright-p9k roseus1 robu/1 romp+1 r$-fl[]+ spl5d5s4 ,almo/ 9 a class by !mselves--& (t5 li/$ z sep>ate species--are lanugu9osus1 woolly ?yme 7completely cov]$ ) silv]y fuzz71 & ! v>iety vulg>is 7citriodorus71 lemon ?yme ) citrus-sc5t$ leaves4 vulg>is--common ?yme--,kit*5 h]b1 spreads by und]gr\nd /ems4 ,! erect /alks are cov]$ ) f9e :ite hair & set ) half-in* oval leaves2 !re are deep-lilac fl[]s 9 ,may & ,june4 ,x spreads s fa/ x has be5 accus$ ( be+ a we$4 ,,c>e4 ,ord9>y soil1 or ri* & s&y loam 7gritty = "s plants74 ,dra9age4 ,fairly sunny4 ,protect lightly :]e w9t]s are sev]e4 ,,propagation4 ,division1 lay]s 9 spr+1 cutt+s 9 e>ly summ]1 se$s 7n all v>ieties h se$1 & se$s d n always come true74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,pavem5ts 7plants n damag$71 bord] plant+1 h]b g>d5s1 gr\nd cov]1 edg+1 dry-wall plant+1 cov] = bulbs4 ,v]onica ,scrophul>iaceae ,spe$well ,mo/ ( ! small] v]onicas are matmak]s2 "s are clumpy1 & a few are ev5 woody or %rub-l4 ,also !re is a fairly wide v>iation 9 ! foliage4 ,b ! fl[]s are always arrang$ 9 spires2 a few are :ite1 purple1 or p9ki%1 b ma9ly !re is a wide *oice ( true blues f baby blue to royal blue4 ,"h are a few v>ieties3 allioni--,c>pet ( little lea!ry leaves1 violet fl[]s 9 ,july4 arm5a--,f]ny1 furry tufts ( f9ely cut leaves on trail+ /ems1 five-in* spikes ( vivid blue fl[]s 7f ,may to ,july74 ,provide dra9age1 filt]$ sun1 or half %ade4 fili=mis--,an idiosyncratic creep] t delights "s g>d5]s & drives o!rs crazy4 ,x has be5 describ$ z 8p]nici\s0 & a we$4 ,actually x's r pretty1 ) small r\nd$ leaves & galaxies ( />ry-blue fl[]s 9 late spr+4 ,gr[s 9 ei!r sun or light %ade4 fruticans 7saxatilis7--,woody /ems tightly clo!d 9 d>k ev]gre5 leaves mak+ a %rubby plant "u six in*es4 ,9 ,june & ,july sapphire fl[]s op5 _! eyes ) p9ki% lids4 fruticulosa--,%rubby & semi-ev]gre51 ab\t f\r in*es high ) half-in* leaves & p9ki%-blue fl[]s 9 ,june4 g5tianoides--,?is species has clu/]s ( gleam+ leaves close to ! gr\nd4 ,& 9 ,june ! fl[]s are v l>ge1 a lusci\s ,w$gwood blue4 ,b !re are al>m+ reports t x has topp$ tw5ty in*es 9 height4 ,to play safe1 try ! m9iature v]sion nana1 :i* has ! same *>act]i/ics b is mu* less ?an half t high4 rep5s--,?is is a preci\s pet1 a massy creep] ) t9y te>drop leaves4 ,x sp>kles 9 ,may or ,june ) baby-blue fl[]s4 ,x is all ( two in*es tall at maturity4 spicata nana--,! midget reproduction ( ! bett]-kn[n species1 sl[ly swell+ to l[1 leafy clumps & topp$ ) ?ree-in* spikes ( blue-purple fl[]s 9 ,july4 ,a :ite-fl[]+ =m has small] leaves b tall] fl[] /ems4 ,,c>e4 ,any good soil4 ,moi/ b ) dra9age4 ,sun or light %ade dep5d+ on ! v>iety 7see notations 9 plant descriptions74 ,cut back fad$ fl[]s4 ,trail]s />t be/ if plants 7 gr[n 9 pots4 ,divide occasionally4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 9 spr+1 division 9 fall or spr+1 cutt+s e>ly 9 ! summ]4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 gr\nd cov]1 dry-wall plant+1 pavem5ts1 /eps1 /epp+ /ones4 ,viola ,violaceae ,viola1 ,violet ,?anks to ! viola1 g>d5s ( all sorts are ri*] & m pleasant places 9 :i* to "w1 visit1 or sp5d a pleasant aft]noon4 ,"h are "s ( ! viola's gifts to g>d5+3 cornuta--,tuft$ pansies4 odorata--sweet violets--,fragrant violets1 once /rictly a specialty ( flori/ %ops b n[ widely gr[n 9 home g>d5s4 ros9a--,p9k fl[]s ) int5se fragrance4 semp]flor5s--,mats ( fre% gre5 leaves ) purple fl[]s t la/ mu* ( ! summ]4 tricolor--,commonly kn[n z ,johnny-jump-up1 an all-summ]-long bloom] ) small purple & gold fl[]s4 tricolor hort5sis--,pansies :i* gr[ 9 _m colors & color comb9ations4 ,,c>e4 ,ri* g>d5 soil1 p>tial %ade1 moi/ure1 light w9t] protection4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7s[n 9 flats & expos$ to freez+ wea!r ov] w9t] = spr+ g]m9ation71 division1 lay]+ ( runn]s ( ^? v>ieties t produce !m4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,cut fl[]s1 b$s1 edg+1 rock g>d5s4 ,,*apt] #af ,,m9iature ,,annuals ,ev5 if e in* ( our g>d5s 7 p]man5tly plant$1 ,i'd probably /ill />t "s annuals e spr+4 ,9 ^? depress+1 letd[n weeks ( ,janu>y aft] ! holidays no?+ bright5s my life l leaf+ ?r\gh ! new se$ catalogues4 ,9 ! d>k days ( ,m>* :5 late-w9t] blu/]s sn>l at spr+ & ?reat5 to hold x (f =ev]1 my p]ky indoor se$l+s tell me t x is j ar\nd a b5d 9 ! road4 ,my traditional bir?day treat1 9 e>ly ,june1 is a day all my own :5 ,i get my favorite fl[] b$s ready = ! summ]4 ,i absolutely refuse to fry an egg1 wa% a di%1 or lift a du/clo?4 ,be=e d>k on t wond]ful day ,i see t e se$l+ is plant$ 9 moi/ w>m soil4 ,actually1 ,i c't imag9e our gr\nds be+ s completely plant$ t !re isn't a place = at lea/ a few annuals--no b>e spots 9 ! p]5nial bord]1 no %rub or tree ar\nd :i* to set fl[]+ clumps1 no w9d[ boxes or plant]s 9 ne$ ( decoration4 ,& if ev] !re is a spr+ :5 ,i don't ask my husb& to spade up 8j "o m spot0 = a few m annuals1 ,i'll eat my g>d5 gloves f+] by f+]4 ,because !y co/ s little1 & because !y la/ only "o season1 y c plant annuals ) c>eless ab&on4 ,y c exp]im5t ) biz>re color s*emes4 ,if !y don't "w out1 try some?+ diff]5t next ye>4 ,if y are sav+ a special spot = a special %rub or bu%1 & y feel x is too exp5sive = ! mom5t1 or y c't f9d a specim5 t is exactly :at y want1 let annuals fill 9 until y h t p>ticul> plant4 ,if y are creat+ a new g>d5 & are n q sure ( ! design1 te/ x ) annuals be=e y make x p]man5t4 ,z ) ! m9iature p]5nials1 ! annuals includ$ "h h be5 select$ n only because !y are small1 b also because !y are 9 suitably mode/ scale = use 9 m9iature g>d5s ( _m sorts4 ,descriptions ( ! v>ieties %\ld be helpful 9 select+ ! truly m9iature annuals at local nurs]ies & g>d5 c5t]s4 ,se$s are available f v>i\s mail-ord] suppli]s li/$ 9 ! ,app5dix4 ,l all o!r g>d5 plants1 m9iature annuals %\ld be select$ accord+ to su* cultural conditions z ! am\nt ( moi/ure & sunlight & ! type ( soil4 ,if ^! requirem5ts are n cle>ly /at$ on ! se$ packets or 9 ! se$ catalogue f :i* y ord]$1 *eck = details 9 a good ref]5ce book r ?an risk disappo9t+ failure4 ,,gr[+ ,,annuals ,,f ,,se$ ,:5 & :]e y s[ se$s ( annuals dep5ds on :e!r ! p>ticul> v>ieties gr[ be/ 9 coolness or w>m?1 & h[ long ! gr[+ season has to be = maturity & fl[]+4 ,?is is ! basis ( catalogue li/+s t classify annuals z h>dy1 half-h>dy1 or t5d]4 ,h>dy annuals g]m9ate be/ :5 air & soil are cool & make _! be/ gr[? be=e hot wea!r sets 94 ,se$s are sometimes s[n out ( doors 9 autumn to g]m9ate 9 e>ly spr+1 or !y may be s[n 9 ! g>d5 ! mom5t ! fro/ is out ( ! gr\nd4 ,half-h>dy se$s are plant$ outdoors :]e ! plants are to gr[1 or y c give !m a head />t ei!r indoors or 9 a hotb$ or a cold frame4 ,plant ab\t six weeks be=e ! "t to set !m outdoors4 ,t5d] p]5nials gr[n 9 cold areas z annuals foll[ ! same s*$ule4 ,se$s ( t5d] annuals %\ld n be plant$ outdoors until all dang] ( fro/ has pass$ & ! soil has w>m$ up consid]ably4 ,b _m t5d] v>ieties1 l petunias1 are sl[-gr[+ & ne$ pl5ty ( "t to rea* fl[]+ size4 ,^! %\ld be />t$ indoors no lat] ?an ,m>*4 ,unless y h a gre5h\se or hotb$1 x's risky to />t se$s too e>ly indoors4 ,poor light & high temp]atures w cause ! se$l+s to gr[ limp & leggy & (t5 to topple ov] t[>d ! s\rce ( ! light4 ,at transplant+ "t !y may be s weak !y w be sl[ gett+ e/abli%$2 ?us1 little "t is sav$ aft] all4 ,b y c save sev]al weeks by />t+ se$s e>ly 9 a sunny w9d[ 7j n too e>ly71 & y c />t !m ev5 e>li] 9 a cool gre5h\se1 a hotb$1 or a cold frame4 ,:5 we liv$ on ,long ,isl& we rigg$ up a workable sub/itute outside a cell> w9d[ by us+ disc>d$ /orm w9d[s4 ,9 fact1 s9ce x _h a brick f\ndation t rea*$ bel[ ! fro/ l9e & _h a heat+ coil 9 ! soil1 we grew _m cool gre5h\se plants 9 x dur+ ! w9t]4 ,! op5 cell> w9d[ provid$ en\gh heat = flats ( annual se$l+s we propagat$ 9 x 9 ! spr+4 ,once ^! se$l+s 7 transplant$ to ! g>d51 we dismantl$ our tempor>y gre5h\se1 fill$ ! spot ) topsoil1 & made a fl[] b$4 ,i've se5 sev]al small gre5h\ses l ! "o we improvis$ on sale comm]cially1 "o1 ( metal & glass1 sell+ = less ?an t5 doll>s4 ,illu/ration3 ,improvis$ gre5h\se co/+ #jj4jj :i* sav$ au?or1 %[n 9 photograph1 at lea/ a hundr$ doll>s p] annum 9 ! co/ ( annuals ,illu/ration3 ,gre5h\se con/ruction diagram ,indoors or out1 se$s g]m9ate be/ 9 clean1 sift$ soil t is light & por\s & dra9s p]fectly4 ,add organic matt] su* z peat or humus to help hold moi/ure1 & s& to a]ate & insure dra9age4 ,if possible1 /]ilize ! soil ) heat or "o ( ! special fungicides1 to prev5t 8damp-(f40 ,plant se$s only to ! dep? ( _! diamet]1 & don't cov] du/-f9e se$s at all4 ,keep ! soil moi/ dur+ ! g]m9ation p]iod & = "s weeks aft]w>d4 ,= sev]al ye>s we've transplant$ se$l+s directly into peat pots z soon z !y h _! fir/ few leaves4 ,?is is a t$i\s job1 b h[ x saves backa*e & he>ta*e lat]4 ,indoors y c transplant :ile seat$ com=tably at a table or b5*1 & :ile li/5+ to s(t music on ! radio4 ,:5 ! se$l+s h fl\ri%$ 9 ! peat pots & x is "t to put !m outdoors1 !re is mu* less "t sp5t b5t d\ble on "o's knees4 ,& s9ce ! roots ar5't di/urb$1 ! plants seldom suff] f transplant+ %ock & seldom fail to ?rive4 ,plants gr[n indoors %\ld be h>d5$ be=e !y're put out ( doors = good4 ,e day expose !m to fre% outdoor air = an increas+ l5g? ( "t1 until !y are accu/om$ to ! cool] temp]atures1 p>ticul>ly at night4 ,,summ] ,,c>e ,annuals take ! same k9d ( c>e y give p]5nials1 except t mo/ ( !m require less ( x4 ,few ne$1 or ev5 ?rive 91 especially f]tile soil4 ,f]tilize lightly1 if at all4 ,_m annuals get along ) less moi/ure & mul*+ ?an p]5nials4 ,& ( c\rse1 none ne$ be prep>$ = w9t]4 ,dur+ _! "o big season1 simply p9* or prune ^? t gr[ /raggly1 & remove fad+ fl[]s be=e !y set se$s4 ,t usually prolongs ! bloom+ season4 ,aft] fro/ /rikes1 burn ! dead tops1 :i* helps control ! spread ( insects & disease4 ,z y /udy m9iatures y w realize h[ _m ( ! old regul> annuals ( ! g>d51 plants t usually top two or ?ree feet1 c also be _h 9 five-to eight-in* sizes4 ,y h b to look ?r\gh y\r se$ catalogues4 ,! t9y ones are usually li/$ at ! end ( ea* category1 ?\gh 9 ! affections ( m9iature-lov]s !y %\ld come fir/ & take prec$5ce ov] ! 8new giant-size10 8bigg]-?an-ev]0 v>ieties4 ,9 se>*+ = m9iatures ,i've cull$ ?r\gh my l>ge collection ( catalogues f ,burpee to ,vaughn & h compil$ a li/ ( small annuals ,i h ei!r gr[n1 or expect to gr[ ! com+ season4 ,n all ( !m are compact v]sions ( _! l>g] relatives4 ,_m by nature are on ! dim9utive side4 ,s _m ( !m are old fri5ds1 let's call !m by _! fir/ names--! ones by :i* !y are li/$ 9 mo/ se$ booklets4 ,! plants ,i h 9 m9d are mo/ly eight in*es 9 height or less1 ?\gh "s ( ! long]-/emm$ *>m]s may slip 9 simply because !y are too lovely to be left out4 ,we'll give colors = ^? :o h color s*emes 9 m9d = _! g>d5s4 ,ag]atum ,?is annual1 a great g>d5 favorite1 is also kn[n z ! floss fl[]4 ,9 g5]al x is a pr(use bloom] t is f9e = bord]s1 edg+s1 rock g>d5s1 small fl[] b$s1 & ev5 z a h\se plant4 ,x comes 9 sev]al colors b usually 9 ! same sizes1 two to six in*es4 #8,blue ,ball'--,?is "n is especially descriptive4 ,! plants %ape up z r\nd z a ball & !n cov] !mselves ) d>k-blue fl[]s4 ,:o c expect m ( "o s small8 #8,blue ,m9k'--,my fri5ds :o write se$ catalogues1 & s see _m beautiful plants1 rave ab\t ?is "o z be+ true blue1 ! real ag]atum color4 ,its blooms1 pretty z !y are1 gr[ surpris+ly l>ge = a bu% s small4 #8,imp]ial ,:ite ,dw>f'--,= its contra/ ,i love ?is "o1 a patt]n ( :ite surr\nd$ by ! blues1 p9ks1 & r$s ( o!r annuals4 #8,midget ,blue'--,?is is my real pet1 a really t9y "o ( uni=m %ape1 nev] ov] ?ree in*es tall & ) ! mo/ delicate blue ag]atum fl[]s4 ,alyssum 7,sweet7 ,?is is j ab\t ! nice/ ?+ t c happ5 to y\r g>d5 be x annual1 m9iature1 or o!rwise4 ,al?\gh "s memb]s ( ?is family may rea* twelve in*es1 mo/ ( !m run f ?ree to five in*es4 #8,c>pet ( ,sn['--,mu* l #8,royal ,c>pet' = spread+1 b has :ite fl[]s in/ead ( purple4 #8,little ,gem'--,?is "o is ab\t six in*es tall1 b atones = its height by be+ a m pr(use bloom]1 ) small :ite fl[]s4 #8,p9k ,hea!r'--,! blooms op5 9 a delicate p9k & sl[ly d>k54 ,x has vigor & sc5t1 & seems to want to bloom con/antly4 #8,rosie ,o',day'--,! pride & joy ( ! family1 & ! w9n] ( an aw>d comp>able to be+ *os5 ,miss ,am]ica4 ,! blooms are a deep p9k1 ev5 m s :5 ! wea!r is a bit cool4 ,x is quick to bloom1 easy to gr[1 & nicely fragrant4 #8,royal ,c>pet'--,?is "o is only ab\t two in*es high4 ,) its purple fl[]s x fills 9 vacant spots mo/ beautifully4 ,a s+le plant may spread out t5 in*es4 #8,violet ,k+'--,some:at %ort] ?an #8,violet ,que51' b has a deep] color & m compact %ape4 #8,violet ,que5'--,av]ages ab\t five in*es1 & is z its "n says a ri* violet color4 ,delightfully sc5t$1 x is wond]ful = edg+1 bord]s1 & fl[] b$s4 ,alyssum has long be5 "o ( my g>d5 favorites1 :e!r = a gr\nd cov]1 = rock g>d5s1 z an edg+ = walks & b$s1 or j = its own sweet alyssum self4 ,balsam ,9 my concept ( m9iature plants ,i _h always ?\ght ( balsam z a t[]+ giant ( at lea/ two feet or m4 ,!n "o night :ile go+ ?r\gh se$ catalogues ,i discov]$ an entire column li/+ #8,tom ,?umb ,d\ble ,fl[]$ ,dw>f1' #8,tom ,?umb ,purple1' #8,tom ,?umb ,sc>let1' #8,tom ,?umb ,%ell ,p9k1' #8,tom ,?umb ,pure ,:ite1' #8,tom ,?umb ,rose4' ,accord+ to gr[+ directions1 ,balsam likes a ri* soil1 well-dra9$ b slightly moi/1 & full sun4 ,coreopsis ,x 0 love at fir/ sight :5 ,i saw a clump ( ?is delightful annual4 ,i 0 ev5 m delight$ to le>n t ! plant c be gr[n z a m9iature4 ,9 ! small] =m ! cute little fell[s spread out into l[ m\nds ( six or eight in*es & cov] !mselves ) blooms t la/ all summ]4 ,z an edg+1 = rock g>d5s1 & z a cov] = o!rwise b>e spots1 !y are truly *>m+4 #8,gold5 ,ray'--,yell[ ) crimson t\*es4 #8,petite ,purple'--,ri* purple cov]+ ! small m\nds4 #8,tig] ,/>'--,ri*-crimson-/rip$ & spla%$ ) yell[4 ,plants /ay at ab\t six to eight in*es & become m\nds ( color4 ,cornfl[]s ,"h is ano!r ( ! tall] plants :i* =tunately has "s small relatives4 ,!re are3 #8,jubilee ,gem'--,has a vivid blue fl[] on a compact bu%4 #8,lilac ,lady'--,purpli% blooms on a neat bu%4 #8,little ,sn[ ,man'--,pure-:ite blooms4 #8,rose ,gem'--,r$ blooms1 d\ble4 ,mo/ ( ^! plants w /ay "u eight in*es4 ,!y are ideal = rock g>d5s4 ,m>igolds ,m>igolds are v well repres5t$ 9 ! gall]y ( m9iatures4 ,lov+ ! l>ge ones z ,i d1 ,i love ! t9y ones ev5 m4 ,9 "o ( my favorite catalogues ,i f9d an entire gr\p ) 8,petite0 z a fir/ "n3 #8,petite ,gold'--,ab\t sev5 in*es tall & gold5 yell[4 #8,petite ,h>mony'--,mahogany 9 tone1 ) a gold cre/4 #8,petite ,orange'--,ab\t ! same size1 only t5d+ to be m orange 9 color4 #8,petite ,yell['--,ano!r v>iation on ! popul> m>igold color4 ,9 ano!r catalogue ,i f9d ! small ones call$ 8,pygmies02 all ( !m are j a little %ort ( n9e in*es 9 height4 #8,firegl['--,mahogany-sc>let ) gold c5t]s4 #8,hel5 ,*apman'--,ri* gold 9 color ) flecks ( r$4 #8,primrose ,pygmy'--,primrose-yell[ fl[]s ) a r$ base4 #8,yell[ ,pygmy'--,lemon-yell[ pompon-type fl[]s4 ,!re are o!r m9iature m>igolds1 f ! d\ble dw>f ,fr5* "p ( ! family1 )9 my idea ( h[ small a small "o %\ld be4 #8,br[nie ,sc\t'--,gold5 little fl[]s ) a base fleck$ ) r$4 #8,butt]ball'--,can>y-yell[ blooms & pl5ty ( !m until fro/ "t4 #8,fireball'--,a few in*es tall] ?an "s v>ieties1 b ) flame-l m>k+s fla%+ up ?r\gh ! o!rwise orange petals4 #8,gold ,lac$'--,basically mahogany 9 color b ) ea* petal edg$ 9 gold4 #8,ru/y ,r$'--,! brighte/ ( r$1 extra-l>ge fl[]s = a small plant4 ,na/urtiums ,i love ?is plant s mu* ,i hate to leave x out ( my li/+ ev5 ?\gh x might be a few in*es tall] ?an my o!r m9iatures4 ,i always am c>eful to plant x t[>d ! re> ( fl[] b$s :]e x w n ov]p[] ! small] plants4 ,!re are sev]al dw>fs1 b ! "o ,i "k be/ is #8,*]ry ,rose4' ,nemophila ,?is is a v beautiful little dw>f1 ea* plant spread+ out into a %apely clump1 & cov]+ itself ) pretty cup-%ap$ blossoms4 ,:5 s[n 9 ! spr+ x blooms all summ]4 ,:5 s[n 9 ! autumn x is an e>ly spr+-bloom]4 ,x is at its be/ :5 us$ 9 a semi%ad$ spot = a gr\nd cov]1 = a bord]1 or 9 a rock g>d54 ,its m usual "n is baby blue eyes4 #8,insignis ,blue'--,! be/-kn[n v>iety2 cov]s itself ) lovely1 cup-%ap$1 sky-blue fl[]s ) :ite c5t]s4 ,petunias ,petunias1 be+ favorite annuals1 belong 9 j ab\t e g>d51 b x is difficult to f9d ! small ones = ! m9iature g>d54 ,b !y are available despite ! fact t mo/ hybridiz]s try to develop a l>g] & l>g] plant4 ,"h is a li/ ( small] ones2 few ( !m are tall] ?an eight in*es4 #8,blue ,/>'--,velvety blue ) a %>p :ite />4 #8,bright ,eyes'--,rosy-p9k blooms ) :ite ?roats4 #8,heav5ly ,blue'--,light sky-blue1 a heav5ly color4 #8,igloo'--,compact & pure :ite4 #8,rosy ,morn'--,brilliant rose ) :ite ?roat4 #8,salmon ,gem'--,bright salmon color4 #8,tw9kles'--,brilliant rose-/>r$ :ite4 ,phlox ,?is is ano!r g>d5 favorite t may give y problems :5 y try to f9d se$ = ! small ones4 ,aga91 ! tall v>ieties are be+ develop$1 b concessions h be5 made to ^? :o l ! dim9utive4 ,i f9d five v>ieties li/$ z ! #8,new ,dw>f ,compact4' #8,c9nab> ,r$'--,sc>let v]milion4 #8,fireball'--,ri* fi]y crimson sc>let4 #8,isabell9a'--,primrose yell[4 #8,p9k'--,bright *amois-p9k4 #8,sn[ball'--,fl[]s ( pure/ :ite4 ,ano!r s\rce li/s3 #8,dw>f ,globe'--,a plump-%ap$ plant ) fl[]s ( v>i\s colors4 nana compacta--,n six in*es high & a con/ant bloom] ) l>ge radiant fl[]s4 #8,tw9kle'--,v>i\s colors ) flut$1 fr+$ petals4 ,portulaca ,seem+ly ?is is an insignificant little plant1 ?\gh ,i don't "k h[ "o s *>m+ c\ld be classifi$ z su*4 ,i _h nev] rais$ x until ! editor ( "o ( my favorite magaz9es ask$ me to make "s photographs ( x4 ,( c\rse1 ,i _h to gr[ x fir/4 ,i plant$ a b$ & wait$ = results4 ,!y 7 n long 9 com+4 ,plants b>ely out ( ! gr\nd />t$ bloom+ a few days lat]1 & />t$ spread+ ab\t ! same "t4 ,! blooms1 :5 s+le1 7 cup-%ap$2 ! d\bles look$ l roses4 ,! plants _h a sunny exposure1 a s&y soil1 n mu* nutrim5t1 & an inord9ate attraction = our dogs 7l catnip = cats74 ,"o day ,i took a photograph ( my husb&'s ,labrador-retriev] pup look+ ov] a %ort picket f5ce at my portulaca4 ,i promptly put 9 a high] f5ce1 b ! puppy grew fa/] ?an ! f5ce4 ,ev5tually1 ,i got my photographs1 b x 0 a dog-gone /ruggle4 ,if y d n h dogs1 or if y\r dogs are n portulaca-m9d$1 ,i (f] y a li/+ ( a few v>ieties4 #8,alba'--,pure :ite4 #8,aurea'--,lovely yell[4 #8,cocc9ea'--,sc>let4 #8,r$ ,f\ndl+'--,a little l>g] ?an "s ( ! o!rs1 b semid\ble1 c>m9e-r$1 & mo/ lovely4 #8,rosea'--,rose4 #8,salmon'--,salmon-color$ & delightful4 ,snapdragons ,i didn't ?9k x possible t ! lovely tall snapdragons1 ! ones t are wai/ high or tall]1 c\ld be r$uc$ to a m]e six or eight in*es4 ,b x is possible4 ,i (f] two v>ieties 9 sub/antiation4 #8,m9iature ,magic ,c>pet'--,f\r to six in*es4 ,colors are mix$ & v da9ty4 ,z a c>pet plant x is a creep] :5 giv5 a *ance4 #8,tom ,?umb'--,a plant t v>ies f six to eight in*es tall1 v free-fl[]+1 good = w9d[ boxes1 rock g>d5s1 por* boxes1 & fl[] pots = ! w9d[4 ,colors are 9 all ( ! brilliant %ades4 ,sweet ,peas ,"o se$ company came "r to ! po9t :5 li/+ ! small v>ieties ( sweet peas1 call+ !m #8,little ,swee!>ts1' :i* !y are4 ,eight v>ieties 7 li/$ 9 "o booklet4 #8,boy ,blue'--,cle> mid-blue & delightful4 #8,caprice'--,r$-m>oon4 #8,coquette'--,a rose-r$ v>iety4 #8,heidi'--,ano!r r$ bloom]4 ,^? are v>ieties we h gr[n4 ,o!rs :i* ,i hope to meet are #8,fantasy-,face1' #8,pollyanna1' #8,s9bad1' & #8,sn[-,:ite4' ,ano!r s\rce li/s #8,cupid1' #8,little ,swee!>t1' & #8,color ,c>pet4' ,^! ?ree are bu%y1 n v9y1 make six-in* m\nds ( small-scale pea-type leaves1 are slightly fragrant1 & are usually sold 9 mixtures ( colors4 ,v]b5a ,actually ?is is a p]5nial1 b x is usually gr[n z an annual4 ,x is rampant bo? z a bloom] & z a creep]4 ,! fl[]s are tubul> ) flat heads & %[ up 9 _m colors--p9k1 lav5d]1 sc>let1 :ite4 ,our s\rces li/ ,v]b5a bip9natifida1 ! mo/ h>dy2 & ,v4 hort5sis1 _m colors ) :ite eyes1 & a l[ compact %ape4 ,ano!r1 #8,dw>f ,compact' is :ite4 ,z9nias ,9 runn+ d[n my alphabet ( annuals1 f alyssum to z9nias1 ,i f9d x a bit difficult to fit ! latt] into :at ,i consid] ! m9iature category1 eight in*es or !reab\t4 ,b z9nias are s effective 9 a g>d5 ,i'll =give !m if !y are a few in*es above eight4 ,i'll plant !m 9 ! back r[s ( my b$s & p9* out ! tops if !y get too rambuncti\s4 ,9 ! ,lilliput class1 ^? delightful little plants :i* cov] !mselves ) ! pompon type ( bloom1 ,i (f] ! foll[+ li/4 #8,can>y ,yell['--,cle> yell[4 #8,pea* ,blossom'--,s(t light p9k4 #8,rose ,gem'--,deep cle> rose p9k4 #8,sc>let ,gem'--,bright fi]y sc>let4 #8,:ite ,gem'--,pe>l-l :ite4 ,sorry ,i c't (f] m v>ieties1 b all gr[]s seem to be devot$ to gr[+ giants 9 ! z9nia class4 ,i happ5 to love ! little ones1 ^? cute pompons t look s *>m+ 9 ! buttonhole ( a man's jacket4 ,,*apt] #ag ,,m9iature ,,g>d5 ,,bulbs ,r+-ar\nd-a-rosy+ at ! foot ( a gray bir*1 tw5ty dazzl+-:ite spr+ sn[flakes nodd+ at ! turn ( a pa?1 a company ( bright-ey$ kaufmanniana tulips2 p]*+ lightly 9 a rocky crevice1 a flock ( t9y can>y daffodils t seem ready to w+ away4444 ,!re's some?+ ab\t ! m9iature bulbs t's m fauna ?an flora1 m fairy tale ?an real4 ,ea* "o has its own elf9 "* & a happy-g-lucky way ( /amp+ y\r g>d5 8p]sonally y\rs40 ,9 ! rock g>d51 at ! edge ( a bord]1 ) ev]gre5 gr\nd cov]s1 clu/]$ :]ev] !re's a /one or /ump to back !m up1 us$ by ! hundr$s z drifts 9 ! lawn1 m9iature bulbs m ?an any?+ else give y t spr+ feel+4 ,pott$ & =c$ into fl[] indoors1 !y're w9some w9d[-g>d5 items1 delicate decorations = c(fee table or :at-n1 delightful di%-g>d5 inhabitants4 ,!y're indisp5sable = s9k g>d5s1 preci\s 9 ! small gre5h\se4 ,p]haps "p ( _! *>m lies 9 _! unfamili>ity4 ,s few are well kn[n & widely gr[n4 ,s _m m are easy to f9d1 easy to gr[1 & especially easy to pay =4 ,& !y're su* beguil+ plants1 ,i don't see h[ any g>d5 c\ld be )\t !m1 m9iature or n4 ,all ( ! bulbs includ$ "h hold _! fl[]s no m ?an six in*es high4 ,!y're n small v]sions ( bett]-kn[n1 l>g] plants1 b mo/ly completely diff]5t1 ) _! own individual *>act]i/ics--& ) bulbs1 foliage1 & fl[]s 9 m9iature proportions4 ,! ^w bulb is us$ 9 its g5]aliz$ s5se1 & includes true bulbs1 corms1 & tub]s4 ,to be botanically accurate1 a few plants su* z tub]\s-root$ dahlias1 rhizomat\s iris1 & bulb\s ery?roniums %\ld also be includ$2 b to be consi/5t 9 su* matt]s z culture & decorative use1 !y're gr\p$ ) plants t gr[ simil>ly1 9 ! *apt]s on annuals1 p]5nials1 & wild fl[]s4 ,"s ( ^! m9iature bulbs are available f nurs]ies & o!r local suppli]s4 ,b ! majority1 & p>ticul>ly ! mo/ unusual1 are (f]$ by mail by bulb import]s & speciali/ gr[]s4 ,read+ "s ( ! catalogues is l tak+ a quick trip to exotic p>ts ( ! _w4 ,& = me1 ord]+ no m ?an ,i c f9d "t to plant & c>e = is a sev]e ex]cise 9 self-re/ra9t4 ,!re are always a few m t w\ld look well 9 "s special spot1 o!rs t are intrigu+ simply because ,i've nev] gr[n or se5 !m4 ,mo/ bulb catalogues give specific cultural recomm5dations t are helpful 9 select+ v>ieties t w adapt to y\r climate1 & to ! sun1 soil1 & moi/ure 9 ! spot :]e y want to plant !m4 ,9 g5]al1 bulbs are ei!r h>dy or n2 !y w survive a deep w9t] freeze1 or !y mu/ be lift$ & /or$ be=e ! gr\nd freezes at all4 ,!re are "s natural bord]l9e exceptions1 l _m fasc9at+ v>ieties native to ! ,we/ t are n s t\*y ab\t cold z !y are ab\t o!r climatic & cultural conditions4 ,,gr[+ ,,m9iature ,,bulbs ,,outdoors ,t5d]1 summ]-fl[]+ bulbs are plant$ 9 late spr+1 :5 soil is w>m & dang] ( sev]e fro/ has pass$4 ,h>dy bulbs are usually plant$ 9 late summ] & e>ly fall1 :5 foilage has rip5$ & di$ back & ! plants are 9 deepe/ dormancy4 ,?is includes fall-fl[]+ types l ! col*icums4 ,! e>li] bulbs c be plant$1 ! /rong] ! root sy/ems !y c develop be=e w9t]1 & ! /rong] _! fl[]+ dur+ ! fir/ season4 ,make sure ! select$ site has p]fect dra9age4 ,bulbs rot quickly :5 wat] /&s ar\nd _! roots4 ,dig g5]\sly1 to ab\t eight in*es deep2 enri* ! soil ) organic matt] su* z leaf mold or compo/2 increase a]ation & dra9age 9 /icky1 clay-l soils ) %>p s&2 add a light spr9kl+ ( bone meal or sup]phosphate1 if f]tility is l[4 ,s9ce few bulbs l v acid soil1 lime is a 8mu/0 except :]e ! soil te/s s extremely alkal9e t ! addition ( organic matt] does n make x acid4 ,an av]age measure = dep? ( plant+ is twice ! diamet] ( ! bulb 9 cool] climates1 an in* or s deep] 9 areas l s\!rn ,virg9ia to provide protection aga9/ summ] heat4 ,= quick effect1 plant ab\t a doz5 bulbs 9 a gr\p2 six bulbs m widely spac$ w usually increase & give ! same effect 9 sev]al ye>s4 ,wat]+ ,mo/ bulbs ne$ moi/ure be=e1 dur+1 & aft] fl[]+1 :5 foliage is gre5 & gr[+ or rip5+4 ,!y're bett] (f on ! dry side dur+ dormancy4 ,?is is a p]fect setup = mo/ h>dy types1 because !y ne$ ! lea/ wat]+ 9 summ]1 :5 dr\ghts are mo/ common4 ,b x does increase ! urg5cy = p]fect dra9age = "s ( ! ,we/]n species t c't be> moi/ure 9 w9t]4 ,f]tiliz+ ,except = an e>ly-spr+ top-dress+ ( leaf-mold compo/1 we seldom fe$ our little bulbs4 ,occasionally1 "s heal?y specim5s may get a puny1 und]n\ri%$ look t calls = spr9kl+ bone meal or sup]phosphate ov] ! soil & scrat*+ x 94 ,or we may wat] ) manure 8tea0 dur+ or aft] fl[]+ "t4 ,if soil is prop]ly prep>$ at plant+ "t1 supplem5tal fe$+ %\ld n be necess>y = mo/ types = sev]al ye>s4 ,by t "t "s bulbs h multipli$ s en?usia/ically !y %\ld be lift$1 sep>at$1 & reset 9 fre%ly mix$ soil4 ,problems & ,pe/s ,if y plant bulbs :]e !y don't /& 9 soggy mud or wat]1 y'll h little loss f rot4 ,b if y're 9 a suburban or rural area inhabit$ by cute *ipmunks1 squirrels1 or mice1 y won't want to plant juicy morsels su* z tulips1 crocus1 & eran?is j to fe$ ! animals4 ,i've nev] _h ! "t or pati5ce to plant bulbs 9 wire cages4 ,poison baits c be dang]\s :5 y h *ildr5 or pets4 ,an effective safety measure is to put ! bait inside a clean milk bottle & cov] x ) a heap ( /raw or leaves1 ) ev]gre5 bran*es to hold ! heap 9 place4 ,w9t] ,protection ,because ! root sy/ems may n be completely matur$1 newly plant$ bulbs %\ld be mul*$ ) a light1 airy cov]+ ( some?+ l salt hay dur+ _! fir/ w9t]4 ,aft] t1 ! necessity = protection v>ies ) h>d9ess & ) climate4 ,sometimes ^! mul*es hold 9 m moi/ure ?an is good = bulbs4 ,if alt]nate freez+ & ?aw+ %\ld heave ! %all[ roots up ?r\gh cracks 9 ! soil1 press !m back g5tly b firmly & cov] ) soil aga94 ,,propagat+ ,,m9iature ,,bulbs ,,indoors ,:e!r !y're to be exhibit$ 9 competition at a fl[] %[1 or display$ = close-up enjoym5t 9 ! liv+ room1 uni=m p]fection is ! objective4 ,fir/1 !n1 buy ! f9e/-quality bulbs available--! mo/ plump1 firm1 heal?y bulbs y c f9d4 ,if ! catalogue li/+ includes 8recomm5d$ = =c+0 or 8specially treat$ = =c+10 s mu* ! bett]4 ,"t = pott+1 & l5g? ( "t requir$ = root+1 v>y ) ! v>ieties4 ,we're usually pott+ up bulbs = =c+ ?r\gh mo/ ( ,octob]1 occasionally into ! fir/ week ( ,novemb]4 ,our favorites are pott$ at two-week int]vals1 s we'll h a cont9u\s %[ ( fl[]s 9 w9t] & e>ly spr+4 ,we pref] clay pots because ( _! porosity1 & %all[ pots because mo/ m9iature bulbs are %all[-root$4 ,a g5]\s lay] ( pebbles or brok5 crocks goes 9 ! bottom ( e pot4 ,! pott+ soil is a h\se-plant mixture ) a teaspoon ( lime mix$ 9 = a six-in* bulb pot4 ,bulbs are set s _! tips are b>ely cov]$ ) soil2 !n pots are set 9 wat] up to ! rims to make sure bo? soil & pots are ?or\ghly moi/4 ,be=e !y c be =c$ into fl[]1 bulbs ne$ "t to gr[ s\nd root sy/ems4 ,!y ne$ to be /or$ cool1 & 9 ! d>k s t premature top gr[? won't be enc\rag$4 ,our pott$ bulbs are pre-root$ 9 ! cold frame1 ! pots sunk 9 ! soil1 ea* pot cov]$ by ano!r pot turn$ upside d[n ov] x4 ,soil is add$ to cov] ! top pots2 & aft] sev]e wea!r sets 91 we top ) at lea/ six in*es ( salt hay4 ,9 lieu ( a cold frame1 a fairly deep tr5*1 ) a lay] ( pebbles or s& = dra9age1 c be us$ 9 ! same way1 ) twice z mu* salt hay on top or ev5 m4 ,"s gr[]s set ! pots on %elves 9 cool1 d>k corn]s ( ! basem5t1 b our cell>s h always be5 mu* too w>m4 ,soil %\ld be kept moi/1 b n wet1 dur+ ! root+ p]iod4 ,:5 ! pot is completely fill$ ) roots1 & a few /ick out ! dra9age hole 9 ! bottom1 ! pott$ bulbs are mov$ to a cool1 %ady spot 9 ! h\se or gre5h\se = j a few days4 ,!n !y are br\ght into ! sun = gr[? & fl[]+4 ,= ! be/ & mo/ la/+ fl[]s1 try to provide temp]atures betwe5 #ee & #fj degrees by day1 five degrees or m cool] by night4 ,! w9d[ ( an unheat$ b$room or attic1 or an enclos$ por*1 may be ! only place :]e temp]atures are l[ en\gh = heal?ie/ gr[?4 ,^! are good places to gr[ ! plants until !y op5 _! fl[]s1 !n !y c be br\ght into w>m] qu>t]s = a fl[]+ display4 ,if y are try+ to =ce bulbs into fl[] at "s specific "t1 & if ! buds ar5't swell+ z fa/ z !y %\ld1 w>m] temp]atures & a boo/] fe$+ ( liquid manure %\ld spe$ up ! process4 ,cool] temp]atures w help ret>d fl[]+4 ,keep ! soil always moi/ be=e1 dur+1 & aft] fl[]+4 ,:5 ! leaves beg9 to yell[1 gradually hold back on wat]+ & keep x b>ely moi/ until "t to set ! bulbs out 9 ! g>d54 ,=c+ bulbs two ye>s 9 succession is n usually successful4 ,,m9iature ,,bulb ,,plants ,*ionodoxa ,liliaceae ,glory-(-!-,sn[ ,e>ly ,april fl[]s t disreg>d unfavorable wea!r4 ,leaves are n>r[ & grassy & disappe> aft] ! fl[]+ p]iod4 ,fl[]s are op5-fac$ ) %ort tubes4 gigantea--,l>ge/ fl[]s1 pa/el lav5d]-blue4 ,/rong /ems t don't fall ov] 9 bad wea!r4 luciliae--,five or m fl[]s p] five-in* /em1 bright sky-blue ) :ite c5t]s4 ,! v>iety alba is :ite2 rosea1 p9k4 s>d5sis--,l luciliae1 b deep] blue )\t ! :ite eye4 ,,c>e4 ,gritty soil4 ,moi/ure4 ,mul* ) manure 9 ! fall4 ,light & sun4 ,h>dy & easy to gr[4 ,makes a gr\nd c>pet4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s 7se$s itself except = "s v>ieties :i* increase bel[ gr\nd71 (f%oots4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,gr\nd cov]1 rock g>d5s1 =c+4 ,col*icum ,liliaceae ,autumn ,crocus1 ,mead[ ,saffron ,usually call$ crocus1 ?is fall bloom] actually is a lily4 autumnale--,crocus-l fl[]s f\r in*es across f ,septemb] to fro/4 ,leaves two in*es wide 9 spr+4 ,usually has purple fl[]s4 ,!re are sev]al v>ieties3 album1 :ite2 roseum1 p9k & (t5 d\ble2 #8,! ,giant1' l>ge1 late1 lilac & :ite 7be/-kn[n v>iety74 bornmuell]i--,g5]ally consid]$ ! f9e/ species ) five-in*-wide fl[]s1 rosy-lilac turn+ to purple & ! tube :ite4 luteum--,r>e spr+-fl[]+ species1 fl[]s yell[ & small]1 leaves slim & less conspicu\s4 speciosum--,l>ge leaves1 & fl[]s ) p9k or :ite ?roats4 ,! :ite v>iety album is also l>ge & is (t5 consid]$ ! mo/ beautiful ( h>dy bulb\s plants4 ,,c>e4 ,soil loamy1 slightly acid4 ,sun or p>tial %ade4 ,plant 9 colonies 9 ,augu/1 two to ?ree in*es deep4 ,let leaves mature4 ,,propagation4 ,sep>ate bulbs4 ,division ( corms4 ,se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,bord]s1 rock g>d5s1 =c+4 ,crocus ,iridaceae ,!re are ?ree g5]al k9ds ( ^! grassy-leav$ plants ) fl>+ fl[]s ( sev]al colors4 ,! l>ge fl[]+ 8,dut*0 hybrids fl[] 9 ! spr+2 ! usual spr+-fl[]+ v>ieties come e>li] & la/ long]2 o!r species fl[] 9 ! fall4 biflor\s--,spr+4 ,bright-purple fl[]s ) d>k] /ripes1 yell[i% ?roat4 m$ius--,fall4 ,bright-or*id fl[]s ) v pale ?roat4 sativus--,fall4 ,pa/el-lilac fl[]s acc5t$ ) sc>let /am5s4 seib]i--,spr+4 ,yell[-?roat$ lav5d] fl[]s4 speciosus--,fall4 ,light blue ) fi]y orange /igmas4 tomas9ianus--,spr+4 ,pale/ p9ki%-blue4 v]sicolor--,spr+4 ,lilac ) purple /reaks1 or1 9 ! v>iety picturatus1 :ite ) purple fea!r+4 zonatus--,fall4 ,rosy lav5d] ) orange inside4 ,,c>e4 ,soil1 s&y & dra9$4 ,n mu* f]tiliz]4 ,full sun4 ,h>dy1 b w9t] mul* is (t5 helpful4 ,divide seldom & replant at once4 ,be on al]t = rod5ts4 ,,propagation4 ,(fsets1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,=c+1 rock g>d5s1 colonization4 ,cyclam5 ,primulaceae ,^! are ! c\ntry c\s9s ( ! flori/'s cyclam5 b small] 9 size4 ,_! sub/antial1 he>t-%ap$ leaves are (t5 beautifully m>k$ 9 m>bl$ patt]ns & are 9 a circle ne> ! gr\nd4 ,g5]ally !y are ev]gre5 ?r\gh ! w9t] b drop be=e ! fl[]s appe>4 ,ea* blossom hangs f its own /em ) turn$-back tubes4 ,"s v>ieties blossom 9 summ] & fall1 "s 7indoors or 9 suitable climates7 fl[] ,9 w9t] or v e>ly spr+4 ,a numb] ( v>ieties are available4 atk9si--,crimson fl[]s 9 ,janu>y1 foliage m>bl$4 ,! v>iety album has :ite fl[]s2 roseum is p9k4 cilicicum--,purple-?roat$ pale-p9k fl[]s on five-in* /ems 79 ,septemb]71 small m>bl$ leaves4 c\m--,blooms 9 ,febru>y & ,m>*2 *oice ( r$1 :ite1 or p9k4 ,d>k-gre5 foliage4 europaeum--,fragrant r$ fl[]s 9 late summ]4 ,leaves m>bl$4 libanoticum--,l>ge fl[]s ) da9ty p9k bl5d+ into :ite1 9 e>ly spr+4 ,foliage m>bl$4 neapolitanum--,exquisite silv]-zon$ leaves foll[ ! rosy-p9k fl[]s t pu% _! buds ?r\gh ! soil 9 ,septemb]4 ,! v>iety album is :ite4 rep&um--,r$-purple fl[]s ) wide-fl>+ petals1 9 ,april4 ,,c>e4 ,humusy soil1 ) dra9age4 ,mu/ nev] dry out1 b roots mu/ nev] /& 9 wat]4 ,humidity 9 gre5h\se4 ,outdoors1 %ade4 ,small am\nt ( lime4 ,once e/abli%$1 small am\nts ( rott$ manure4 ,,propagation4 ,se$s1 & division 7plant ) top ( tub] at surface2 may be dormant fir/ ye> aft] plant+74 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock & woodl& g>d5s1 =c+4 ,eran?is ,ranunculaceae ,w9t] ,aconite ,(t5 dur+ a mild ,janu>y or ,febru>y ?is little fl[] blooms ) its butt]-yell[ cup on a /em only f\r in*es above ! gr\nd4 ,! f9ely-cut leaves =m a coll> bel[ ! blooms4 #8,cu9ia'--,slightly lat] & fa9tly fragrant4 hyemalis--,long-/emm$ f]ny leaves ) cle> yell[ fl[]s4 ,! v>iety cilicica has deep]-color$ fl[]s & br[ni% leaves4 #8,tub]g5i'--,a hybrid ) l>g] gold5 fl[]s4 ,,c>e4 ,soil woodsy1 n too acid4 7,plant is dormant 9 summ]47 ,,propagation4 ,division ( roots4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 pockets atop walls1 =c+4 ,galan?us nivalis ,am>yllidaceae ,sn[drop ,an e>ly-fl[]+ plant t (t5 has blooms /ick+ up ?r\gh ,m>* sn[4 ,! n>r[ leaves =m a base = six-in* /ems ) fragrant :ite bell-%ap$ fl[]s4 ,sev]al v>ieties are available3 flore-pl5o1 d\ble2 maximus1 l>g] & less frail-look+ fl[]s2 viride-apice1 :ite petals tipp$ ) gre54 ,,c>e4 ,soil heavy1 moi/1 & cool4 ,consid]able %ade1 b only op5s fully 9 ! sun4 ,top-dress ) manure 9 ! fall4 ,h>dy4 ,,propagation4 ,9 fall plant bulbs ?ree to f\r in*es deep1 ne> decidu\s trees or %rubs4 ,mo/ effective 9 gr\ps4 ,spreads by self-se$+4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,=c+1 rock & wild g>d5s4 ,gladiolus ,iridaceae ,9 a small woodl& g>d5 only ! m9iature gladiolus is suitable2 !y are little fell[s two & a half in*es 9 height or less4 ,a numb] ( ^! small ones are available4 ,nam$ v>ieties are3 #8,glee1' #8,gnome1' #8,impres>io1' #8,little ,egypt1' #8,little ,fawn1' #8,little ,r$ ,/>1' #8,little ,spice1' #8,p]iw9kle1' #8,p9kie ,dots1' #8,p9t ,size1' #8,:irlybird1' #8,r$ ,button1' #8,r$ ,dot1' #8,r$ ,twe$le1' #8,tom ,?umb1' #8,wee ,r$4' ,z a po9t ( in=mation1 ! t]m 8small0 applies to plants f two & a half to ?ree & a half in*es high4 ,,c>e4 ,good g>d5 soil4 ,if manure is to be us$1 x %\ld be appli$ ! ye> previ\s & work$ into ! soil2 x %\ld n come into contact ) ! corms4 ,dra9age4 ,sun4 ,,propagation4 ,plant corms or bulbs4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s1 b$s4 ,hyac9?us ,liliaceae ,hyac9? ,! l>ge =mal hyac9?s ( ! regul> g>d5 h a numb] ( relatives t are small1 delicate1 & graceful1 includ+ two midget species3 ame?y/9us--,e>ly-fl[]+ ,spani% species ) typically flat leaves & nodd+ blue bell fl[]s on spikes seldom ov] five in*es4 ,!re is also a :ite v>iety1 albus4 ciliatus 7azureus7--,slightly small] ) /iff ?ree-in* spikes1 blue-gre5 leaves (t5 hairy on ! edges1 & blue fl[]s4 ,! v>iety albus is :ite4 ,,c>e4 ,ri* f]tile soil4 ,dra9age4 ,mul* if no leaves fall on plants4 ,sun4 ,,propagation4 ,division1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,=c+1 rock g>d5s4 ,leucojum ,am>yllidaceae ,sn[flake ,! long leaves are ab\t a half-in* wide & 9 a basal circle f :i* ! /ems /ret* up to hold nodd+ bell fl[]s m>k$ on ! edge ) bright-gre5 dots4 ae/ivum--summ] sn[flake--,fl[]s 9 ,may4 ,ab\t n9e in*es tall1 x may be a little l>ge = really small g>d5s4 v]num--spr+ sn[flake--,"o fragrant bell fl[] to ea* six-in* /em1 9 ,april4 ,,c>e4 ,soil ri* & s&y1 dra9age1 protect f hot sun4 ,,propagation4 ,deta* bulblets aft] leaves )]4 ,self-se$s4 ,increases r fa/4 ,plant bulblets ?ree to f\r in*es deep4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,rock g>d5s4 ,musc>i ,liliaceae ,grape ,hyac9? ,^! slim-leav$ plants come 9 a wide v>iety ) a selection ( fl[]+ times f e>ly ,m>* ?r\gh ,may & h clu/]s ( fl[]s t look bright & grape-l or s(t & plumy4 arm5iacum--,violet-blue fl[]s on six-in* /ems4 ,! v>iety cantab blooms 9 mid-spr+1 cle> blue & sweet-sc5t$4 #8,e>ly ,giant' is l>g] & e>li]4 ,true blue4 botryoides album--,heav5ly :ite & fragrant4 ,! mo/ compact & suitable = small] g>d5s1 or =c+4 comosum mon/rosum 7plumosum7--fea!r or tassel hyac9?--,lav5d] fea!r du/]s 9 late ,may4 mos*atum flavum--,out-(-!-ord9>y purple fl[]s turn+ to yell[i% 9 ,m>* & ,april4 ,"o ( ! small] species4 pacemosum--,fragrant1 deep-blue fl[]s on eight-in* /ems4 p>odoxum--,fl[]s ( blue s d>k !y're ne>ly black4 tub]gianum--,a newly introduc$ species1 ) ! top fl[]s turn+ light]1 & ! l[] ones d>k]4 7,mid-,april47 ,,c>e4 ,soil deep1 ri*1 & s&y4 ,dra9age4 ,sun or light %ade4 ,,propagation4 ,(fsets1 se$s4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,=c+1 rock g>d5s4 ,n>cissus ,am>yllidaceae ,daffodil ,x is v unlikely t ! av]age g>d5] realizes h[ _m v>ieties 9 ! n>cissus _w are "u six in*es 9 height at maturity4 ,"o catalogue li/s ov] two hundr$ names ( little v>ieties = little g>d5s4 ,obvi\sly1 only a few c be m5tion$ "h4 bulbocodium--hoop-skirt daffodil--,! 8trumpet0 is drawn 9 a bit at ! m\?1 mak+ x m l a balloon ?an a trumpet4 ,six smalli% petals twi/ & turn %yly beh9d4 ,all v>ieties are "u six in*es tall4 ,among ! smalle/ are ?ree-in*1 sc5t$1 :ite-fl[]+ monophyllus 7= =c+ only72 obesus1 ) a fat yell[ trumpet2 tunifolium1 small]1 bright]1 & lat] ?an ! species2 & sc5t$ vulg>is nivalis1 ! smalle/ ( all at two to ?ree in*es & v e>ly4 ,! v>iety conspicuus is ! easie/ to gr[ & ab\t f\r in*es tall4 cyclam9eus--,! nodd+ trumpets are long & slim1 ! petals fold /raight back ar\nd ! /em1 giv+ a feel+ ( motion4 ,! species is all yell[ & ab\t f\r in*es high4 ,among ! smalle/ hybrids are #8,milky-,:ite1' #8,y9dee1' #8,m9icycla1' deep yell[ #8,jetage1' & #8,flute4' jonquilla--,l ! famili> jonquils1 ^! are usually sc5t$ & h small1 flatti% cups ) a neat ruff ( flat petals ar\nd ! neck4 ,! v>iety atlanticus is pure :ite & f\r in*es high2 ! v>iety juncifolius is ?ree in*es high & has sev]al sc5t$ yell[ fl[]s p] /em4 #8,pea*blossom' is simil> & "o in* tall]4 tazetta--,simil> to jonquils1 b ! cups are ev5 small] & flatt]4 ,!y are mo/ly e>ly fl[]+ & h sev]al blooms to a /em4 ,! species is twelve in*es tall1 b ! v>iety lacticolor 7canaliculatas7 is only f\r in*es1 ) yell[ cup & :ite petals t fl>e back4 #8,hal5zy' comb9es pale yell[ & :ite4 #8,%rew' is ! t9ie/4 tri&rus--angel's te>s--,sev]al droop+ fl[]s p] /em1 ! c5t] cup-%ap$1 ! petals turn$ back & twi/$ r l a t9y fu*sia fl[]4 ,among ! v>ieties1 albus is all :ite1 & ?ree to f\r in*es high2 concolor is all gold2 #8,fro/y ,morn' is :ite2 #8,poppet' has yell[ petals & a :ite cap4 trumpet--,m9iature replicas ( ! famili> l>g] types1 ! fl>+ trumpet /&+ out f a coll> ( six petals4 ,9 "s types ! petals are flat1 9 o!rs wavy or twi/$4 ,among ^!1 a/uri5sis 7m9imus7 is ! smalle/ ( all daffodils2 m9> 7nanus7 is slightly l>g]1 two to ?ree in*es tall2 #8,wee ,bee' is lemon yell[ & five in*es tall4 #8,little ,beauty' has two %ades ( yell[2 #8,sneezy' is all yell[1 & f\r in*es high4 ,,c>e4 ,av]age soil 7acid or alkal9e71 n too heavy1 n too light4 ,dra9age4 ,f]tilize little & use only bone meal4 ,mul* ) /one *ips to prev5t fl[]s be+ spatt]$ ) mud dur+ ra94 ,,propagation4 ,bulbs4 ,plant 9 ,augu/ if possible4 ,plant 9 gr\ps because ( small size4 ,all[ space = increase4 ,plant smalle/ bulbs "o & a half in*es deep2 l>ge bulbs1 ! dep? ( bulb itself4 ,don't di/urb unless cr[d$4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,=c+1 rock g>d5s1 conta9]s4 ,oxalis ,oxalidaceae ,bulb\s or tub]\s %amrock-leav$ p]5nials ) five-petal$1 butt]cup-%ap$ fl[]s t close 9 ! d>k1 mo/ ( !m mu* h>di] ?an realiz$ & all suitable = indoor or gre5h\se plant+4 ad5ophylla--,blue-gre5 leaflets1 clu/]s ( p9k fl[]s ) deep] p9k ve9s 7,may & ,june74 ,?ree in*es tall4 ,h>dy4 enneaphylla--,tub]\s-root$ p]5nial ) gray-gre5 leaves & l>ge :ite-purple ve9$ fl[]s2 two in*es4 ,spr+ bloom]4 lasi&ra--,m fragile species1 bulb\s ) tight clu/]s ( deep-rose fl[]s4 ,dig & /ore 9 fall1 or provide protection4 ,sun4 rubra 7crassipes7--,n bulb\s b ) ?ick5$ roots4 ,p9k fl[]s 9 clu/]s above ! leaves4 v>iabilis rubra--,d5se mats ( fre% gre5 leaves "u deep-p9k fl[]s1 "s two in*es across4 ,h>dy z rubra4 ,,c>e4 ,av]age soil4 ,dig & /ore bulbs ( "s species4 ,,propagation4 ,division ( roots1 bulbs4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,h\se plants1 rock plant+1 conta9]s4 ,/]nb]gia lutea ,am>yllidaceae ,w9t] ,daffodil ,popul>ly call$ a daffodil & comp>$ to a crocus1 b ^! small am>yllids beat bo? ( ^? plants = durability & di/9ction4 ,!y h up-fac+ butt]-yell[ fl[]s l squat1 fl>+1 two-in* vases4 ,!y bloom 9 mid-,septemb] ) ! fl[]s la/+ "s weeks4 ,! n>r[ lea!ry leaves (t5 la/ ?r\gh ! w9t] b die back by spr+4 ,fragrant4 ,,c>e4 ,heavy soil1 b>ely acid4 ,dry1 dra9age4 ,sun4 ,,propagation4 ,bulbs4 ,,special ,,uses4 ,=c+1 rock g>d5s4 ,tulipa ,liliaceae ,tulip ,^! are typical tulips ) fl[]s t are up-fac+ bells or sauc]s1 b are v>i$ 9 %ape1 colors1 & m>k+s ( ! petals4 ,!y keep tightly clos$ aft] d>k & on d>k days b op5 wide 9 ! sun4 ,! foliage may be wide or grassy1 clean gre5 or mottl$4 ,includ$ "h are only ! smalle/ available species4 batal9i--,twi/$1 n>r[ leaves & s(t creamy-yell[ fl[]s 79 ,april74 biflora--,only two or ?ree slim1 tap]$ leaves ar\nd a f\r-in* fl[] /em be>+ f "o to ?ree long1 /rip$ buds :i* op5 to flat1 :ite1 />-%ap$ fl[]s ) gold5 c5t]s4 ,(t5 blooms 9 ,m>*4 ,v>iety turke/anica has wid] leaves & up to t5 fl[]s p] /em4 dasy/emon 7t>da7--,poli%$ blue-gre5 leaves fan out flat "u ?ree-in* /ems ) b\quets 7?ree to five7 ( yell[-c5t]$ :ite fl[]s4 ,"s h po9t$ petals /rip$ l5g?wise ) gre5 on ! outside4 7,mid-,april47 ei*l]i--,typically broad leaves1 /ems six to eight in*es1 fi]y-r$ fl[]s ) gold & blue-black c5t]s & gold /ripes outside4 kaufmanniana--wat]-lily tulip--,! leaves are v broad1 %ort1 & %>ply po9t$2 ! /ems are /urdy & five in*es long4 ,! fl[]s are v l>ge1 creamy yell[ m>k$ ) c>m9e 79 ,april74 ,!re are _m nam$ v>ieties ) fl[]s 9 %ades & comb9ations ( gold1 sc>let1 cream1 & ev5 salmon p9k4 kolpak[skiana--,long1 blue-gre5 leaves wav$ on ! edges1 yell[ fl[]s blot*$ ) brick r$ on ! outside 79 ,april74 l9ifolia--,n>r[1 wavy leaves & six-in* /ems topp$ ) sat9y sc>let fl[]s1 m>k$ ) blue-black at ! he>t 79 ,april74 pat5s 7p]sica7--,slim1 ar*+ leaves1 /ems ) "o to ?ree fl[]s1 yell[1 d>k] outside1 fragrant 79 ,may74 pu*ella--,e>ly1 ev5 be=e ! daffodils4 ,slim leaves4 ,fl[]s an odd %ade ( lav5d] & t+$ r$4 ,slightly l>g]4 /ellata *rysan?a 7orig9ally consid]$ a species1 *rysan?a7--,curv$-d[n blue-gre5 leaves1 six-in* /ems2 *]ry-flu%$ yell[ fl[]s op5+ to flat />s 79 ,april74 ,,epilogue ,!re is a t\* ( sadness to any book t is publi%$ po/hum\sly4 ,x means t an au?or :o has devot$ ye>s to acquir+ a skill ) words & _! ways1 "o :o has some?+ to say1 w write no m4 ,?is book1 ,all ,ab\t ,m9iature ,plants & ,g>d5s1 ,indoors & ,out1 is ! 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