Ithaca, N. Y., May ii, 1897. 



The demand for ** The Children's Garden " still continuing, 

 and the season for sweet pea planting being past, it seems to be 

 necessary to say that there are many interesting and satisfactory 

 kinds of flowers which still can be sown. The China Aster 

 (which we have recommended) may still be planted. One of 

 the chief merits of this plant for our purpose is the lateness of 

 bloom, allowing the flowers to be used in the schools after they 

 open in the fall. An excellent flower for sowing during May 

 is the common annual Phlox [Phlox Driunniondi of the cata- 

 logues). Poppies are also satisfactory, but the flowers do not 

 last long. Petunias are also excellent. Balsams, Clarkias, 

 Coreopsis (or Calliopsis), and Zinnias may still be sown. 



