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AGRICULTURE 



yellow poppies some of which were marked with red. Seed was 

 saved from those showing most red. In nine years, by this con- 

 tinued careful selection, a 

 brilliant crimson poppy was 

 produced, like its yellow an- 

 cestor in all respects except 

 color. 



Annuals. Hardy annuals, 

 such as alys'sum, nastur'- 

 tium, morning-glory, California 

 poppy, pansy, poppy, phlox, 

 sweet pea, and zin'ni a, can be 

 sown in the open ground in 

 May or earlier. The semi- 

 hardy and tender annuals, such 

 as por tu la'ca, require more 

 warmth for their germination 

 and growth. The seed of 

 these should not be planted until the 

 ground is warm. 



Some annuals, such as the pansy, 

 thrive in shady places, but most of them 

 prefer full sunlight. They need deep, 

 fertile, mellow soil. 



Seed Beds. Most annuals thrive better if raised 

 in seed beds and transplanted. A good seed bed is 

 a shallow box with its bottom open enough to secure 

 good drainage. It should be filled with fine, rich, 

 well-packed sandy loam, kept moist and warm. CARNATION 

 Most flower seeds are small, and care must be taken 

 not to cover them deep ; if this be done, they will not germinate. 



Courtesy of New Mexico Agricultural Station 



GAILLARDIAS 



