AND THE WILDERNESS BLOSSOMED 



Coreopsis lanceolata is one of the most satisfac- 

 tory of perennials. It is a profuse bloomer, and 

 remains in blossom for quite three months during 

 the summer, beginning the 4th of July and still 

 showing some of its golden coloring at the end of 

 September. It is not perfectly hardy, and it is 

 well to plant a few rows of seeds annually so as to 

 be supplied with fresh plants. The seed is easily 

 gathered, but the blossoms should be marked and 

 only the largest saved for seed. I prefer to sow 

 this seed in the spring rather than in the fall. 



A charming companion for the Coreopsis is 

 Scabiosa Caucasica, with its light blue flowers, 

 three inches or more in diameter. Lilac-blue 

 some of the catalogues call it, but that does not 

 quite describe this beautiful shade. It is not so 

 profuse a bloomer as Coreopsis, but it is even 

 more hardy. It is an excellent flower for cut- 

 ting, and the blossoms last a long time in water. 

 It does not seem to be particular as to its soil, 

 and it does well in bright sunshine or partial 

 shade. It is not very generous in producing its 

 seed, though there is little trouble in collecting 

 and cleaning all that one needs. I prefer to 

 plant this seed also in spring. It blooms from 

 July loth till frost. 



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