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two feet in hight, and is in two varieties, scarlet and 

 deep orange. 



Dianthus^or Pinks, should be generously chosen from. 

 Every one loves " pinks," from grandmother to the baby. 

 There are many hardy sorts that are almost as delicious 

 as the rich, but tender, Carnation. Alba, a double white, 

 and Luciniatus, a fine fringed variety in various colors, 

 are both bright and fragrant additions to the flower- 

 border. 



Perennial Flax, a lovely blue flower, and Dicentra, the 

 graceful Bleeding Heart, should not be forgotten. 



From the foregoing list of bulbs and plants enough 

 can be selected, with a few annuals, to plentifully sup- 

 ply a smull garden. And remember it is the small gar- 

 den, well cared for, that we have in view. 



And now the seeds of a few choice,, rich Annuals are 

 wanted for the ample space between the Perennials. 

 Most beginners in flower-garden sow ten times the quan- 

 tity of seed that is needed. By studying the catalogues 

 of any good florist, choosing a few best sorts, and sowing 

 the seeds carefully and properly, according to their needs, 

 a great deal of disappointment can be avoided. Three 

 or four neighbors should club together when sending for 

 seeds, and thus lessen the expense for all. Nearly every 

 package contains seed enough to supply three gardens 

 with whatever variety it contains, if only judiciously 

 planted. 



A quantity of suitable boil should be placed in the cel- 

 lar in the fall, that it may be in readiness for starting 

 the seeds in boxes as early as the first of March. 



Transplanting, with the exception of Pansies and very 

 hardy annuals, should not be attempted until all danger 

 of spring frost is over and the ground is warm and mel- 

 low. Cool, cloudy weather should be chosen for the 

 work, and the young plants must be watered morning 

 and evening, unless the rain comes to one's assistance. 



