HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWERS 



Columbines 

 Growing Seedlings {Spring) 



A collection of columbines is especially desirable for 

 the school border garden. 



Sow the seed sparsely in a drill early in spring, cover 

 lightly, and keep well watered. 



When the seedlings are well up, thin to five inches 

 apart, transplanting those taken up to another row. 



Early the next spring transplant to permanent posi- 

 tions in the border, leaving ten inches between the plants. 



Give surplus plants to pupils. 



Harvesting Seed (Summer) 



As the columbine blossoms fade they are followed by 

 the characteristic seed-pods. Cut these off after they 

 begin to ripen but before they split open. Lay them in 

 a box and when they split open thresh out the seeds. 



Save some of the seed for future planting in the school 

 garden. Give the rest to such pupils as will agree to 

 plant at home. 



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