. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. NiTURtL GUANO COMPANY, The Ideal Plant rood for Florists. Writ« to day for Prices and Booklet. Aurora, III. Waterside Lobelias. The rapid spread of waterside gar- dening has brought many sterling groups of plants into greater promin- ence, and among these one notes the tall, moisture-loving lobelias. In the past lobelia culture has hinged chiefly upon L. erinus and its varieties, which have enjoyed a high degree of popu- larity as dwarf bedding plants. But now it is the tall lobelias that call for notice, and with
. The American florist : a weekly journal for the trade. Floriculture; Florists. NiTURtL GUANO COMPANY, The Ideal Plant rood for Florists. Writ« to day for Prices and Booklet. Aurora, III. Waterside Lobelias. The rapid spread of waterside gar- dening has brought many sterling groups of plants into greater promin- ence, and among these one notes the tall, moisture-loving lobelias. In the past lobelia culture has hinged chiefly upon L. erinus and its varieties, which have enjoyed a high degree of popu- larity as dwarf bedding plants. But now it is the tall lobelias that call for notice, and with the prevailing taste in garden adornment, which one may aptly characterize as "; there certainly opens up a wide field for such decorative subjects as these. The situation "par excellence" for them is the bog garden or the water- side, where they can revel in the nec- essary moisture, and at the same time have the benfit of an open, sunny ex- posure. The same conditions which one associates with the Japanese and other moisture-loving irises will be found equally suitable for these lobel- ias, and. despite their character of not being quite hardy, they can be widely utilized for beautifying the water margins, and for naturalizing in boggy situations. Some very charming scenic effects hare been created by planting these lobelias extensively by the sides of lily pools, and whether grouped alone, or In conjunction with astilbes, lythrums, epiloblums, lyslmachias, spiraeas, bog The ^'Meyer Green Silkaline''. is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists and growers. It is guaranteed full weight and full measure. Also Violet Tliread for tying up Vio- lets. Price of both, $ per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If your dealer does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., i449 Middlesex St., Lowell, Mass. I Evergreen Brand Flower Fertilizer. A Pure Plant Food immediately available. It
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