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Market. For variety, and different colors, try 

 fine mixed seed, offered by any reliable seedsman. 



Tall growing varieties will be benefited by giv- 

 ing them support by the use of stakes, to which all 

 or part of the plant may be tied. This will pre- 

 vent draggling, in wet, windy weather. 



Aquilegia (Columbine). Hardy perennial. 

 Height, two to three feet. Grown from seed. 

 Long stems suitable for cut flowers. Plant for 

 borders, and around rock work. Easily trans- 

 planted. 



Sow seeds in rich soil, out of doors, after dan- 

 ger of frost is over. Thin as it becomes neces- 

 sary. When the plants are large enough, trans- 

 plant to permanent bed. Suitable for shady 

 places. There are many new and desirable varie- 

 ties of recent introduction. 



Achillea. Hardy perennial. Height, one to 

 two feet. Grown from seed. Suitable for cut 

 flowers. Has long stems. Flowers double, pure 

 white. Easily transplanted. Does well in 

 masses or for borders. Sow seed and manage 

 same as columbine. 



Anemone. Hardy perennial. Height, one to 

 three feet. Many colors. Grown from seed. 

 Easily transplanted. Suitable for masses, bor- 

 ders, and shady places. Sow seed and manage 

 same as columbine. 



Balsams. Tender annual. Height, ten to 

 thirty inches. Many colors. Grown from seed. 

 Easily transplanted. Sow seed in rich soil as 

 soon as frosts are over, and transplant to perma- 

 nent beds, setting plants fifteen inches apart. 

 Great improvement has been made in this old- 



