The Story Of F1 Hybrids: Why These Hybrids Were So Outstanding
If you have ever traveled by car through the Corn Belt section of our great Midwest, I’m sure you’ve seen signs reading something like “DeKalb Hybrid No. 873,” or “Pfister
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How To Propagate Lilies An Expert Horticulturist Shares
Lillies are easily a close competitor of guinea pigs as regards the rapidity with which they may be propagated. Practically all species and varieties normally increase themselves by splitting the
Are Cultivated Wild Flowers Difficult To Grow
Although certain phases of all plant growth, cultivated or wild alike, may be mysterious, there is assuredly no mystery attached to wildflowers. For nearly two decades, we’ve been growing wildflowers,
Spring In January Tips On Forcing Branches
A bucket of water and pruning shears is all it takes to bring spring into your home in January. Forcing branches of trees and shrubs into bloom requires only the
What Gardeners Said They Wanted
First, let me express appreciation for the many interesting emails regarding this subject. There were too many to answer personally, but I want you to know that plant breeders are
Thoughts on How New Flowers Appear
Plant breeding has always been a fascinating part of gardening. With some flowers, amateur gardeners have contributed much to developing new varieties. This is true, especially of daylilies, gladiolus, and
Laying the Way For Winter Blooms
It is time to begin bringing the pots of bulbs planted in October out of storage and starting them into production. The pots should be filled to “overgrowing” with feeder
Begonias With A Rootstalk
It seems very odd that a class of plants such as the Begonias takes such varied growth forms. Plant explorers must have been greatly puzzled by these differences. They often
Chrysanthemums for the Greenhouse
If you like to color in the home greenhouse during the fall months, chrysanthemums are unsurpassed with their wide range of colors and forms. In the garden, they provide the
Friendly and Fugitive Fritillarias
It isn’t easy to imagine a more varied, interesting, or pleasing lot of plants than is embraced in the genus fritillaria. The hooks tell us there are more than seventy