GROWING FLOWERS 

 Abutilon 



The abutilon makes an excellent climbing plant. 

 The shoots should be pruned back each spring 

 and the main stem fastened to the trellis or other 

 support on which it is to climb. // requires a rich 

 soil and good drainage, though the earth should be 

 kept moderately moist. 



Abutilon plants are among the most beautiful of 

 plants for the house. It is very easy to grow if 

 given a good loam soil and sufficient drainage by 

 placing pebbles in the bottom of the pot. 



Achillea 



The achillea is a most satisfactory plant when 

 rapid growth is desired to spread over a bare space. 

 // will thrive in ordinary garden soil, and is at its 

 best when massed in large clumps. The seed 

 should be sown in the hotbed, or indoors, and the 



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