FLOWERS FROM SEED 271 



Cosmos 

 Starting In-doors. 



1. Plant seeds in seed-bed. 



2. Transplant seedlings, when first true leaves appear, to 



three-inch pots. Give plenty of light. 



3. When danger of frost is past, transplant fifteen inches 



apart in garden border. 



4. Stake plants when about two feet high. 



Starting Out-doors. 



1. Plant seeds in drill half an inch apart, covering with 



about three-quarters of an inch of fine soil. 



2. Transplant to garden border, fifteen inches apart, 



when seedlings have four true leaves. 



3. Stake the plants when about two feet high. 



Record of Growth. 



1. Seed. 



Date of planting. Size, shape, color. 



2. Seedling, cotyledon stage. 



Date. Height. Shape of root. Color of stem. Shape 

 and size of seed-leaves. 



3. Seedling, transplanting stage. 



Date. Height. Number and shape of true leaves. 



4. Seedling, later stage. 



Record the growth of the plant about the middle of 

 June. 



5. Blossoming stage. 



Date of first blossom. Size and color of blossoms. 

 Length of flowering period. Quantity of bloom. 

 Height of plant. 



6. Conclusions as to culture another season. 



