ANOTHER HARDY GARDEN BOOK 



in finely pulverized, rich soil, with which a 

 little bone meal has been incorporated, and 

 about the first of September transplant them 

 to the places where they are to remain. 

 The seeds are very sure to germinate, and 

 an ounce will raise a large number of plants. 

 I keep mine in long rows so that a cultivator 

 may be run between them. The plants can 

 be set out about eight inches apart, and 

 should be tied to stakes, as the stems grow 

 very long. If carnations are well watered 

 from the moment the first sign of a bud 

 appears, they will not only be more prolific 

 in bearing, but the flowers will be larger, just 

 as the Japanese Iris repays a thorough 

 drenching several times a week. After three 

 years it is a good plan to raise fresh Car- 

 nations, as the flowers become small and the 

 blossoms scarce. Cover the plants with some 

 leaves or litter in November, when the rest 

 of the garden is put to sleep. 



Perennial Lupins, both blue and white, 

 blossom freely in early June, growing from 

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