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Leaf -mold should be applied to azaleas and laurel, 

 and plenty of dead leaves placed over the surface 

 in the fall will help to make leaf -mold. For leaves 

 to remain on the soil near the plants during the 

 summer will also be beneficial, tending to keep 

 the earth damp and moist. 



Bachelor* s-Button 



Bachelor's-button will thrive under almost any 

 soil condition, and about the only attention it 

 needs is to renew the soil once in every two years. 

 It grows rapidly and should not be planted among 

 other small plants or it will soon crowd them out. 

 It is most suitable for corners where it is difficult 

 to get less hardy plants to grow. 



Bachelor's-button is most attractive when set out 

 in groups. Single plants do not appear to 

 advantage. In large numbers, the flowers are 

 suitable for cutting. 



Balsam 



The old-fashioned balsam requires rich soil, a hot 

 sun, and plenty of water. The plants are quick 

 growers, and seed sown in the ground in May will 



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