62 Growing Flowers 



of the plant into the main branches, which in turn 

 feed the new branches the following spring. 



Forsythia may be successfully propagated from 

 cuttings. The shoots should be buried in sandy 

 loam, kept moderately moist and somewhat warm, 

 and the roots will soon appear. Cuttings may be 

 made from prunings, though the tender tops and 

 most of the foliage should be removed. 



Four-o'clock 



The four-o'clock is a pretty garden plant for the 

 Southern States. The seed may be sown in a hotbed 

 in February and set out in April. Owing to the 

 great variety of colors, and the ease with which it is 

 grown, it is a much desired outdoor plant. 



The four-o'clock is not exacting with regard to soil 

 conditions, though it thrives best where there is 

 good drainage. Lack of fertilization will produce 

 an abundance of flowers but not much foliage. As 

 the plants are grown for the flowers, however, 

 which open at about four o'clock in the afternoon, 

 foliage is not at all necessary. 



The four-o'clock is self-perpetuating and plants 

 will come up year after year when once they have 

 been started. The odor is very fragrant. 



