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in the spring and compost it.
• On warm days, check if any perennials have been heaved by freezing and thawing of soil. Firmly press down any which have lifted and cover with at least two inches of organic mulch.
• Every two or three years it is best to repot amaryllis bulbs in fresh medium and increase the pot size if necessary. If offsets are present, you may pot them individually. Immature bulbs generally require two to three years to reach bloom size.
• For tips on being a smart mailorder shopper and a list of 95 mailorder nurseries, send a self-addressed business sized envelope with 37 cents postage to The Complete Guide to Gardening by Mail, Mail Order Association of Nurserymen Inc., 210 Cartwright Blvd., Massapequa, N. Y. 11762.
• Wood ashes will raise soil pH. Use them only if the pH is under 7.0 based on a soil test. The safe rate of wood ash application to lawn or gardens is 15-20 lbs. per 1000 square feet per year (approximately a 5 gallon pail).
• The 1986 edition of the American Rose Society’s Handbook for Selecting Roses is now available. More than 1000 roses are listed alphabetically with color, classification, and a rating as to how well they grow. There is also a section listing high rated roses for easy reference or choice. To obtain your copy, send 60 cents and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to The American Rose Society, Department US, P.O. Box 30,000, Shreveport, La. 71130.
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