The California poppy needs plenty of sunshine. It does 

 not flourish in the shade or in wet soils. 



COSMOS 



Cosmos is one of our most beautiful flowers for late 

 blooming. It will do well in almost any soil. 



It is best to start cosmos indoors in flats in February. 

 When the weather permits, set the plants outdoors, about 

 1 8 inches apart. The seed may be sown outdoors in the 

 spring, with good results. 



Cosmos is particularly good to use as a background for 

 a border, or to screen a backyard fence. It looks best when 

 planted in a bed of some length and 2 or 3 feet wide. It 

 furnishes beautiful cut flowers. 



In the northern part of the United States the dwarf 

 early varieties are the best to plant. 



PANSIES 



The pansy does best in cool weather. In cold climates it 

 will bloom all summer. 



Usually the seeds are sown in a hot bed or a cold frame 

 in late summer or early fall and the plants are wintered 

 there. Then they are set out in the spring. 



Or you may plant the seeds in July or August in a rich 

 bed, and when frost comes cover the plants with leaves or 

 straw. Take off the covering with the first warm weather 

 in the spring. Soon the plants will be growing, and a little 

 later the flowers will appear. 



Pick all the flowers every day if you wish to have plenty 

 of blossoms. If seeds form, the blooming will be checked ; 

 the plant has raised its family and is ready to stop. 



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