They once read a nature book by mistake, and in 

 an obsession of temporary enthusiasm purchased a 

 farm. They planted one field of corn, and the man 

 was so discouraged because unhoed weeds won the 

 battle in the survival of the stronger that he never 

 planted another rod. 



He fretted hour after hour over weeds; weeds 

 choked his very thoughts. One day in desperation 

 he exclaimed : " I'd give half of all I own to any- 

 body who'd tell me how to get rid of weeds." 



" I know the solution," I replied, modestly making 

 a bid for half his kingdom. " Asphalt your whole 

 blame farm." 



But to return to our transient garden; because of 

 its very nature we must perforce select seed which 

 will develop quickly and give almost gratuitous re- 

 turns for casual trouble. Then, too, I presume we 

 shall have but a small piece of ground, so we must 

 concentrate as much as possible. 



Naturally the choice of flowers must be made from 

 annuals. Our first desire in a transient home is for 

 cheer, so we'll plan our " sunshine bed " where it 

 can be seen from the dining or living room windows. 

 All along the back of this bed plant double sun- 

 flowers ; about a foot in front of these sow the 

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