FLOWER-BEDS: THEIR CARE 



ing better, in a general way, than coarsely 

 ground bone-meal. The finely ground article 

 brings about more immediate results, but the 

 good effects of it are not so lasting. 



Perennials grown from seed will not bloom 

 until the second season, therefore those desiring 

 bloom the first season from this class of plants 

 will have to purchase plants from the florist. 

 A collection of hardy perennials gives larger 

 returns for labor and time expended on them 

 than any other class of plants the amateur can 

 grow. For those who have but little leisure 

 to devote to gardening I would advise the use 

 of them exclusively. A small bed of annuals 

 will require more care than a large collection of 

 perennials. But I would advise the cultivation 

 of both classes, for each has its peculiar charm. 

 The gardener who grows plants because he 

 loves them will not be satisfied unless his gar- 

 den contains some of all kinds. 



