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2. In selecting the flowers take into account : a, the duration 

 (whether annual or perennial) ; b, the height ; c, the time of 

 bloom ; d, the color. 



3. Select the flowers from the lists given in the chapter, 

 following the suggestions given. In considering color, put to- 

 gether those colors that will best harmonize. 



4. Write on the plan in the proper location the names of the 

 flowers selected, and after each name write : a, the height ; 

 b, the time of bloom ; c, the color ; d, time of planting. 



FIELD EXERCISE 2 



Purpose. To identify some of the cultivated flowers and to 

 note their attractive features. (Fall and spring.) 



Directions. I. Visit parks and private grounds when acces- 

 sible, and study the flowers found there. For each plant studied 

 record the following points in your notebook. 



A. Name. 



B. Flowers. 



a. Colors. 



b. Size and shape. 



c. Arrangement. 



d. Odor (strong or weak, pleasant or offensive). 



C. Leaves (record the most conspicuous features). 



D. Height of plant. 



E. Kind (annual, biennial, or perennial). 



F. Chief characteristics by which identified. 



2. After you have finished your study of a number of flowers, 

 select the ten that you like best. 



Care of garden. As a general thing one will not need to 

 water the garden except during a very dry spell ; but when 

 it is watered, the ground should be thoroughly soaked for a 

 depth of several inches. A mere sprinkling of the surface 

 is useless and sometimes injurious to the plants because it 

 tends to bring the roots towards the surface. It is especially 

 important that the germinating seeds should have a supply 

 of water. 



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