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to confine all the roots to the soil inside the pot. 



After the plants have begun to grow vigorously, 

 they must be watered very frequently, but in 

 moderation. 



When the plants are a foot high, the terminal 

 bud should be pinched out. This at once stops 

 upward growth, and starts side branches. These 

 in turn should be topped in the same manner. 

 Continue this topping until the middle of Au- 

 gust, but not later. At the same time, trim out 

 the slender shoots, and trim the plant so as to 

 bring it to a symmetrical shape. 



When frosts are due, remove the plant, pot and 

 all, to a cool sunny room. Water moderately. 

 Watch the foliage for Aphis. If above direc- 

 tions are carefully followed, there will be an 

 abundance of fine blooms which will continue for 

 many weeks. 



For varieties, consult florists' catalogs. There 

 is a wide range to select from, and all tastes can 

 be suited. 



Cosmos. Annual. Height three to six feet. 

 Variety of colors. Used for cut flowers in late 

 summer and autumn. It is grown from seed. 

 For early planting, sow in shallow boxes, and 

 transplant when danger of frost is over. For 

 later planting, sow seed in the open ground, and 

 transplant where wanted. They will continue 

 blooming even after light frosts. Set plants 

 twelve to eighteen inches apart. 



Clematis. Hardy perennial, climber. Height 

 twelve to twenty feet. Colors, Jackmanii, violet 

 purple. Henrii, snow white. Madam Edouard 

 Andre, bright crimson. These are all large flow- 



