Growing Flowers 101 



Nicotiana 



The nicotiana is a hardy annual and will grow in 

 fairly rich soil. It requires shade as the flower 

 petals will close when the bright sun shines on 

 them. It perpetuates itself from seed, and it also 

 transplants very readily. 



When the nicotiana plants have acquired a good 

 growth, the lower leaves should be picked off to prevent 

 the plant from crowding other plants. The plants 

 should be set not nearer than twelve inches. 



Oleander 



When the oleander has grown large and unwieldy 

 and the growth is rough and homely, cut away all the 

 old branches, leaving nothing but stubs appearing 

 above the ground. In a short while new branches 

 will appear which will produce much finer flowers 

 than the old branches would produce. 



The oleander does not require an extremely rich 

 soil, though a little stable manure applied to the 

 roots in the fall will strengthen and nourish the 

 plant. Basic slag or bone meal worked into the soil 

 near the roots will give excellent color and growth 

 to the flowers. 



