THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



cer; Canterbury Bells). 2 to 3 feet. Another 

 form of the same flower, well described by its 

 name. 



C. PYRAMIDALIS (Chimney Bellflower). 4 to 

 6 feet. Plant in the spring. Blooms in July 

 and August. The tall spikes of bloom of 

 white or blue are quite remarkable, but, 

 because when grown in the garden the stalks 

 bloom irregularly some flowers here, some 

 there it is not universally admired. When 

 grown and forced in greenhouses, or in shade, 

 the whole stalk blooms at once and is very 

 beautiful. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM, HARDY POMPON. 2 to 3 

 feet. Plant in the spring. Only the Pompon 

 varieties are really hardy. They need a rich 

 soil, and a sunny, sheltered place where they 

 can be protected from early frosts. Bloom 

 often into November, as only a very severe 

 frost affects them. No buds should be allowed 

 to form until September, and until then all 

 shoots should be pinched back. The hardy 

 chrysanthemums give a profusion of small, 



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