ANNUALS AND BIENNIALS. 55 



Gilias are dwarf annuals that give good results if grown in a 

 sunny, moist position. Collinsias are also charming, low plants 

 which flower most profusely if given a sunny place with plenty of 

 water. 



The tulip poppy, Hunnemannia jumariae folia, has large, yellow 

 flowers which are produced on good, long stems and they are good 

 for cutting. Sow the seeds early and grow in a warm, sunny spot. 



The butterfly flower, Schizanthus, has become rather popular 

 of late years on account of its beautiful flowers which very much 

 resemble small, orchid flowers. They are grown as pot plants for 

 conservatory or house decoration. The best kind for growing in 

 pots is Wisetonensis; it flowers very freely and has a good com- 

 pact habit. Schizanthus Grahami, 'pinnatus, retvsus, and their 

 varieties are very showy plants for the garden. 



The annual lupins are very showy and easy to grow. Sow the 

 seeds out doors in May in any kind of soil. The new Lupinus 

 hyhridus roseits is one of the finest; it has large spikes of pink 

 flowers, and the plants grow from one and one-half to two feet 

 high. Other kinds that are showy and easy to grow are Hart- 

 wecjii, luteus, mutahilis, and pilosus. 



Other things that might be added to the above list are Amaran- 

 tus, Arctotis, Argemone several kinds, Centranthus, Calandrinia, 

 Emilia, Gaura, Kaulfussia, Lavatera, Leptos^ne, Malope, San- 

 vitalia, Specularia, Tridax, Viscaria, Erysimum Perofskianmn, 

 Gomphrena, Lepachys, Rudbeckia, and Linum. 



Some of the annual grasses can be used with good effect in the 

 garden and are useful amongst cut flowers. The following are 

 the most common varieties grown: Arena sterilis, Briza gracilis, 

 Eragrostis elegans, Hordeum jubatum, Lagurus ovatus, and Pen- 

 nisetum longistylum . 



Best Kinds for Cut Flowers. 



If a large quantity of cut flowers is wanted the annuals should be 

 grown in a piece of ground set aside for this purpose. The ground 

 should be rich and well worked and given plenty of water if the 

 weather is dry. Plenty of room is necessary so that the plants can 

 develop to their full extent. 



