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Summer-Blooming Bulbs

Elephant's Ear - Plant spiral end up with 4-6" of soil on top of bulb.
Prefers shade to partial shade, morning sun only. Soil temperature needs
to be above 65 degrees, usually mid to late April. Plant height 3-5 ft.
Dig up before first frost. Store in peat moss for next season.

'Kansas Gayfeather' Liatris - Plant in full sun, 3" deep, 4-6" apart.
Grows 30" tall. Unique spiked flower with grasslike foliage. Attracts
butterflies. Excellent background perennial.

Stargazer Lily - Plant in partial shade, 3-4" deep, 8" apart. Needs
protection from wind and afternoon sun.  Grows to 28" tall. Makes
excellent cut flower. Intoxicating fragrance. 

'Red President' Canna - To start outdoors, plant 3-5" deep, 4-12" apart.
Plant root stalks directly in the  bed, but not before soil temperature
is 65Á, usually mid to late April. Grows 3-5 ft. tall.  Full sun. Dig up
after first frost. Store in peat moss for next season.

'Albo Marginata' Hosta - Low maintenance. A popular shade perennial that
is a valuable addition to the landscape. Dark green leaves edged with
broad bands of white, lavender flowers late July-Aug., 30". Fan roots
over soil mound and cover crown with 1" of soil. If planted before last
frost mulch thoroughly.

'Stella de Oro' Daylily - Hardy perennial flower grown from slender
tubers that grow in full sun or partial shade. Space 15-24" apart. Fan
roots over soil mound and cover crown with 1" of soil. Grows to 18" with
gold blooms until frost.

OTHER SUMMER                PLANTING    PLANTING
BULBS ETC.      EXPOSURE    DEPTH       TIME            NOTE        
Begonia         shade       1"          *               tender**
Caladium        shade       2"          *               tender**
Calla Lily      shade       2"          *               tender**
Dahlia          sun/pt sun  1"          mid April       tender**
Gladiola        sun         2"          mid April       tender**
Peony           sun         1"          March-April     hardy

*start in containers early      
**Dig up before first frost. Store in peat moss for next season.

We recommend mixing Johnson's Soil Recipe (Cotton Boll Compost, Bone
Meal, Gardener's Special, Gypsum & Weed Stopper) into your soil before
planting. 

Water regularly and fertilize monthly with Gardener's Special
(11-15-11).