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If candytuft is grown for cutting the flowers, some 

 of the flowers, at least half, should be removed in 

 order to secure large blossoms for cutting. 



The seed of candytuft should be sown in the 

 garden during the month of April in the location 

 where the plants are to grow, and the plants 

 should be thinned when they have attained a 

 height of an inch or two. Seed planted in Sep- 

 tember in the cold frame will produce flowers for 

 the winter months. 



Cannas 



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Cannas require a rich soil, plenty of water, and 

 bright sunlight for their best development, hence they 

 should never be planted near a shade. Their 

 broad leaves need a great deal of nourishment, 

 and unless watered freely will be a sickly green. 



Cannas and dahlias are accustomed to warm 

 climates and the bulbs will not stand the cold 

 winter very well. They should be dug up in the 

 fall, as soon as flowering ceases, and stored in the 

 cellar during the winter. If the cellar is damp, the 

 bulbs will be likely to freeze if cold and start 

 growth if warm, while if it is too dry, the bulbs 

 will shrivel. They should have plenty of air. 



