38 Growing Flowers 



that can be found. It is easy to grow and is well 

 suited for both outdoor flowering and indoor 

 decoration. Its colors are yellow, brown, and 

 red, and are very rich and handsome. 



For summer flowers in localities having a climate 

 corresponding to that of New York City, calliopsis 

 seed should be planted in the hotbed in March. 

 In warmer localities, the seed may be sown in the 

 open ground in May. The flowers will last until 

 frost. 



Calliopsis plants should be staked to prevent the 

 heavy rains washing the stem of the flowers and 

 beating them to the ground. 



The calliopsis, or coreopsis, requires light well- 

 drained soil, and the plant will not need much 

 cultivation. To produce very fine showy flowers, 

 cultivation will be necessary, but there will be an 

 abundance of flowers if left alone. 



Candytuft 



As an edging for flower beds, the little old- 

 fashioned candytuft will be most pleasing. The 

 soil should be rich and the plants should be kept 

 moist. 



