50 Growing Flowers 



Cosmos 



Cosmos is a strong, hardy plant but if the flowers 

 are to be at their best it should have a rich soil in 

 which to grow. In favorable climates and with good 

 soil, the plants will perpetuate themselves. The 

 plants should be set a foot and a half apart. 



Cosmos seed should be started in the house in 

 March or April. The plant is a notable fall flower 

 and often reaches a height of four or five feet under 

 favorable conditions. Therefore, it makes a pretty 

 background for small flowers and should be in- 

 cluded in every garden plan as one of the flowers 

 to receive appreciation in the late months when 

 flowers are scarce. 



Cosmos is most effective at a distance, and when 

 planted in masses, or as long background borders 

 where it can be viewed at not too close range, it 

 is one of the most attractive of flowers. 



By pinching out the terminals of cosmos and phlox 

 they immediately make a second blooming growth 

 in great numbers and beauty. Do not allow seed 

 to mature that is not needed or the flowers will 

 be small and poor in color. 



