Flowers and Houseplants

This publication provides information about different types of roses. It also discusses how to select roses, prepare a site for planting, rose care, and common diseases and insects in roses.

This publication discusses growing annual flowers, the soil preparation, fertilizer, seeds and cultivation. A table is included listing the planting and care of selected garden annuals sown as seeds. Illustrations are also provided showing the recommended planting procedure, the average dates of last spring frost in Indiana, and how to properly pinch annuals to produce more flowers.

This publication discusses when to plant bulbs and explains soil preparation methods and planting procedures. Also provided is a convenient table including information on various bulbs’ characteristics and requirements.

This publication discusses the proper winter storage methods for geraniums, cannas, dahlias, gladioli, and caladiums and tuberous begonias. Illustrations are included on the tuberous flowering plants.

This publication lists recommended annual flowers, their care and description.

This publication lists recommended perennials, their care and description.

This publication provides information on the different types of garden chrysanthemums, their culture and propagation.

This publication discusses the types of peonies, acquiring planting stock, decisions before planting, soil preparation and planting, and the annual care of peonies. An illustration is provided showing the proper soil preparation and planting depth for peonies.