The Flower Garden 1441 



Phlox (annual) 



Few annual plants are more easily grown from seed, give a quicker 

 return of bloom, or offer a greatei number of colors, than the varieties 

 of phlox. A good garden soil, well prepared, with the seed planted to a 

 depth of f to \ inch in rows 18 inches apart and the plants later thinned 

 to stand 1 2 inches apart, will undoubtedly give the best results. Seeds 

 may be planted in the hotbed, also, or in a box in the house, and the seed- 

 lings later transplanted to the garden. The average height of phlox is 

 12 inches. In order to make the plants bushy and to lengthen their bloom- 

 ing period, all flowers should be removed as soon as they begin to fade. 



The annual phlox is designated Phlox drummondii grandiflora. Under 

 that one head are many varieties, among which are Alba, Coccinea, and 

 Rosea. 



Poppy 



The poppy is a hardy annual or perennial that grows to a height of 

 1 to 2 feet. It does not well bear transplanting and therefore it is not 

 recommended for hotbeds. It may be started in the garden in April, or 

 in September and October. The seed should be sown \ inch deep in 

 rows 12 inches apart; the plants should be thinned later to 12 inches 

 apart in the row. A sandy-loam soil will give the best results. Flowers 

 can be produced by extremely early sowing in such soil, so that from June 

 until August there will be many blooms. Later plantings will continue 

 the blooming period throughout the season. 



Alpinum, Iceland, Shirley, the Orientale Hybrids, and other mixed 

 collections are highly recommended. 



Salvia 



Sandy loam, fairly rich, promotes good growth and bloom of the bright- 

 colored, late autumn, annual or perennial salvia. The seed may be sown 

 outdoors in May, \ to \ inch deep in rows 2 feet apart. As salvia is a 

 large-growing plant it must be thinned to 18 inches apart in the row. It 

 is best to start the plants in the hotbed and transplant them into the 

 garden, giving them the amount of space already designated. The 

 average height of the plant is 2 to 3 feet. 



The best use for salvia is as a hedge or border plant, especially where 

 intense color is desired. It is also effective in beds. 



Two of the most important varieties of salvia are Bonfire and Splendens. 



Stock (Ten Weeks) 



The plants have a compact habit of growth, are very vigorous, and have 

 fragrant flowers in many colors. They have a long blooming season. 



