ANEMONES

Evening Post, Volume CXVI, Issue 77, 28 September 1933, Page 18

ANEMONES

A GARDEN FAVOURITE

Anemones are' such general favourites both for garden purposes and for cutting, that they are worthy of more attention than., they often get. Most people content themselves by purchasing the conns, and provided they are not too old, quite good results may be obtained in this way if the requirements of the plants are attended to. The ground for' anemones should bo deeply dug and enriched with decayed horse or cow manure or plenty of decayed garden refuse. Tho plants should not be allowed to suffer from drought, and as they are thirsty subjects, a good soaking should be given after a spell of hot,'dry weather. A good, rich, fairly light soil, in partial shade, suits these flowers best, but the position must not bo too shady. . The best results' are obtained from plants raised from seed which may be sown as soon as ripe.

Tho seed is fluffy and difficult to separate, but if mixed with some dry soil or sand and rubbed between the bands this difficulty is overcome to some extent. Sow .as .thinly, as .possible- -and cover lightly with soil. ■ It is best to sow in rows, as the seedlings are then more "easily weeded and thinned than when sown1 broadcast. Thin out- when large enough to handle, to six inches apart, replanting the surplus seedlings in a similar compost. If the young seedlings ar'o kept moist and' growing well some of them should flower in the autumn, but all should give a good return next spring and summer. .