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tended to remain. A few kinds do best with removing, 

 such as Balsam, Mary-gold, China Aster, Stockgilly, 

 and several others of a free growing,' strong-wooded 

 nature. Annuals are such plants as grow from seed, 

 flower, and perfect their productions, and then die, 

 within one year. For hardy sorts, see list. Sow in 

 rows or fancy spots the varieties of sweet pea. 



BIENNIALS 



Are such as are of two years' duration. Being sown 

 this year they flower, seed, or fruit next year, and soon 

 after decay. The seeds should be sown about the end 

 of this or beginning of next month, either in the spot 

 where they are intended to remain, or in a compartment 

 by themselves, regularly marked, and transplanted when 

 convenient. When they appear above ground, thin 

 them out distinctly, that when they are to be removed, 

 a little earth may adhere to them; and if put where they 

 are to stand, leave only three plants. 



PERENNIALS. 



In every Flower-garden there ought to be a good 

 selection of these plants. They are lasting ornaments, 

 and when judiciously selected, will give yearly gratify 

 cation. In making a choice, a view should be had to 

 have those that flower abundantly, are of free growth, 

 beauty, and continuation of flower. It would go beyond 

 our limits, to give an extensive description of any, but 



