SPRING IN 



cost but little. By all means invest in a dozen 

 or two of these Roses. 



Nothing was said about Pansies in the lists 

 given because, being perennials, they do not 

 belong there. But most persons consider 

 them as annuals and treat them accordingly, 

 and by so doing they fail to secure from them 

 the pleasure which these most beautiful flowers 

 can give when properly grown. If we sow seed 

 of them in spring, our plants will just begin 

 to show bloom by the time the hot, dry weather 

 of midsummer is upon us, and that will put an 

 end to the display. We will have to wait until 

 cooler weather comes for flowers. The only 

 way to obtain early flowers from the Pansy 

 is by depending on old plants brought over the 

 winter in the garden, or young plants procured 

 from the florist, who grows them during the 

 winter for spring use. This last is the most 

 satisfactory method, as young plants are 

 strong and vigorous, and ready to begin flow- 

 ering when procured. Of course, we all want 

 Pansies, and a good many of them. 



The Sweet Pea is a peculiar plant in some 

 respects, and requires treatment quite unlike 

 that given other plants if we would have it do 

 its best. It must be planted very early as 



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