SPRING IN 



I would never advise the use of seed in 

 which the various colors are mixed. With it 

 you are likely to get some most inharmonious 

 results. A bed of Phlox from " mixed " seed 

 will probably give you pink, scarlet, lilac, and 

 mauve colors, and the effect of these in combin- 

 ation will be positively painful to the sensitive 

 eye. Such discords cannot be avoided unless 

 you use seed in which each color is by itself. 

 The expense may be a little more, but the re- 

 sult will be so satisfactory that you will think 

 the extra money well invested. 



TT 7E have some plants which we neglect too 

 V ? much. One of these is the Amaranthus. 

 It is not particularly pretty on close inspection, 

 but when seen from a little distance it is ex- 

 tremely attractive when grown in masses. A 

 circular bed of it in full bloom, its rich, dull 

 red surrounded by the orange-yellow of the 

 Calliopsis, will be sure to attract attention and 

 challenge admiration. Its foliage is quite as 

 attractive as its flowers, being of the same rich 

 color. For rich its color is, though it may 

 seem dull when compared with other reds. 

 A most pleasing "tropical" effect can be 



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