THE GARDEN 



secured by using Ricinus in groups, either by 

 itself or in combination with such plants as 

 Cannas or Caladiums. It grows to a height of 

 eight to ten feet, with immense palmate foliage 

 of bronze-green overlaid with coppery lustre. 

 For back rows it is unsurpassed. It is easily 

 grown from seed. 



No garden can afford to be without Dahlias. 

 They are magnificent as to color, profuse as to 

 bloom, and especially valuable because of their 

 habit of late flowering. To grow them well, 

 give them a very rich soil and plenty of water. 

 It is not necessary, as many suppose, to start 

 them early. The secret of success with them 

 consists in giving them a good start at plant- 

 ing-time and keeping them going steadily 

 ahead. Last season I planted my Dahlias the 

 last of May, and had flowers from them in 

 July. But I made the soil in which I planted 

 them so rich that they could not stop growing 

 had they been inclined to. It will be necessary 

 to provide stout stakes for the support of these 

 plants, as their stalks are brittle and easily 

 broken. 



The Gladiolus is another flower which ought 

 to be in every garden. It is of the easiest pos- 

 sible culture. Give it a rich and mellow soil, 



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