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sown in the spring or fall, preferably the latter. 

 Thin plants to eight or ten inches for annuals, 

 and two to three feet for perennials. All varie- 

 ties have clean, attractive foliage, and the blooms 

 are dazzling. 



Dianthus (Pinks). Two classes, annuals and 

 perennials. Both are hardy. The annuals often 

 give very fine blooms the second year, and the 

 perennials often bloom profusely the first year. 

 Both are rapid growers. Height twelve to fif- 

 teen inches. All colors. Used for massing, and 

 for cut flowers. The perennial is sometimes 

 called " Clove or Spice Pinks." Both are grown 

 from seed sown in the open ground, where they 

 are to remain. Thin and transplant for an even 

 stand. These low growing plants are so easy to 

 grow and are so very satisfactory that they de- 

 serve a place in every flower garden. 



Ferns. Hardy perennials. Height eight inches 

 to two feet. They are planted solely for their 

 foliage. They are grown best from plants, which 

 can be procured from florists. They are best 

 adapted to damp, shady nooks, or corners, espe- 

 cially on the north sides of buildings. They re- 

 quire a soil rich in humus decaying vegetable 

 matter and need to be watered often. Hardy 

 ferns need little or no protection, though a light 

 covering with leaves in late autumn will be a 

 benefit. The tender class or "parlor ferns" are 

 not suitable for out-door planting. 



In many localities beautiful native ferns may 

 be found. They are easily transplanted in early 

 spring, and are very well adapted to ornamental 

 planting. 



