WHEN THEY BLOOM 



June 20 



Delphinium (all). Feverfew. Agrostemma cor. 



Coreopsis. Candytuft. Anthemis. 



Foxglove. Lily candidum. Lupin, annual. 



Lychnis Chal. Gaillardia. Sweet Alyssum. 



Larkspur. 



Fifth Period 



Indispensable at this period are the Anthemis, Fever- 

 few, and Larkspur, of which one variety at least should 

 appear profusely in every bed. Now or possibly a 

 little earlier the following perennials may be expected: 



July 1* 



Hollyhocks. , Japanese Iris. Achillea Pearl. 



Shasta Daisy. Phlox Lingard. Platycodon. 



Gladioli Planted May 1. 



Up to this time the bloom of the early spring-sown 

 annuals has been but a weak suggestion of the color 

 to come. The time for anticipating the full glory of 

 the annual family (spring-sown) varies from July 1 

 to August 1, depending on climate, germinating time 

 and place. Sweet Alyssum and Candytuft, sown 

 April 15, reach their perfection by June 20. 



Sixth Period 



Unless spring-sown annuals have been early pushed, 

 and unless Larkspurs are plentiful, the mid-July bloom 

 may wane at this time, until the late Phloxes and a 

 few other perennials shall appear toward the end of 

 the month. 



*In our uncertain climate these dates are somewhat variable. 



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