Growing Flowers in 



The pomegranate was introduced into this country 

 from Persia where it is a popular fruit. It may be 

 propagated from cuttings, though little pruning 

 is necessary. 



Poppies 



A-sandy loam suits poppies best. Seed sown in 

 the autumn and at intervals in the spring will make 

 a long succession of flowers. The seed should be 

 sown thinly and covered very lightly, and plants 

 should be thinned to a distance of one foot. 



California poppies, petunias, Shirley poppies, and 

 sweet alyssum should always be sown where they 

 are to grow and flower as they will not bear trans- 

 planting successfully. The Shirley poppy is par- 

 ticularly adaptable for cutting and some of these 

 should be included in every garden; they are bold 

 and brilliant, delicate and airy. 



The poppy plants which bloom most profusely are 

 those which were sown in the fall of the year, or 

 during the very early spring months while the 

 earth was cool and moist. 



The Iceland poppy should be sown outdoors in 

 September for early spring flowering. Seed planted 

 in April where the climate will permit will produce 



