Growing Flowers 191 



When dandelions are in the garden, it will do no 

 good to cut off the tops. The roots will flourish 

 and send up strong growth. A drop of sulphuric 

 acid applied to the heart of each plant will kill 

 root as well as stem. 



The deadly nightshade, or atropa, grows in waste 

 places, often among stones, and is very poisonous. 

 In destroying, it should be dug up and burned, and 

 should be handled only with gloves on, as all parts 

 of the plant are poisonous. It is of no value as a 

 decoration. 



When weeds and grass are growing in inaccessible 

 places, make a solution of a teacupful of common 

 baking soda and a gallon of boiling water and pour 

 on them. This will kill them, roots and tops. 



The wild carrot, or Queen Anne's lace, is a nui- 

 sance, and is difficult to get rid of. Where there is 

 a very large patch, the land should be plowed for 

 several seasons before using, and all roots picked 

 up and burned. A solution of baking soda in 

 hot water will kill it when only a small amount 

 is to be eradicated. Its growth indicates lack of 

 fertility of soil. 



Chicory, which is usually termed a weed, bears 

 handsome blue flowers, and is a welcome addition 



