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sired, the Post Hole hills will be found effective. 

 Where practicable, the genuine Sandwich Beds 

 will always give excellent results, even if con- 

 structed on poor, stony or clayey soils, where suc- 

 cess by other methods seems hopeless. This is 

 equally true on adobe, alkali, or sand. "Where 

 strong alkali exists, first place a layer of corn- 

 fodder three inches deep. On top of this, con- 

 struct the regular Sandwich Bed, and it will suc- 

 ceed. 



CULTURAL, DIRECTIONS 



Ageratum. Annual. Height, five to twelve 

 inches. Colors, white and blue. Grown from 

 seed. Used for cut flowers, edging, and massing 

 in beds. Can be easily transplanted. 



Sow in rich soil as soon as danger of frost is 

 over, and press soil down firm over the seed. 

 Thin out, or transplant to eight inches apart. 



Sweet Alyssum. Annual. Height, six to eight 

 inches. Color, white. Grown from seed. Very 

 fragrant. Easily transplanted. Used for cut 

 flowers and edging. 



Sow in rich soil after danger of frost is over. 



Asters. Annual. Height, twelve to thirty 

 inches or more. Colors, all shades. Grown from 

 seed. Used for massing, and for cut flowers. Is 

 easily transplanted. Insect enemies, the blister 

 beetle. Spray before and after their arrival with 

 strong hellebore tea, or with slug shot. 



Sow seed in shallow boxes in rich soil. A sunny 

 window, in a room not too warm, is better than 

 greenhouse conditions. The first sowings may be 

 made in February, if very early blooms are 



