' ANNUALS 



from early in October until cut down by frost. 

 The flowers are attractive, and the foliage is 

 highly ornamental. Unfortunately its late bloom- 

 ing renders it an impossible plant for northern 

 Maine, but the development of an early-flowering 

 variety has practically added a new flower to 

 northern gardens, as it is in full bloom in early 

 August, continuing into October. It is dwarfer 

 than the old form, hardly exceeding four feet in 

 height, and it bears numerous flowers in white, 

 crimson, and pink. The seed, which is scarcely 

 more than half the size of the old form, should 

 be planted in early spring in the place where the 

 plants are to grow. It does well in the sun, and 

 likes a rich moist soil, but, owing to its height, it 

 should, if possible, be planted where it will be in 

 some measure protected from heavy winds. 



The genus Coreopsis, besides the perennial 

 species already referred to, furnishes several choice 

 annuals. It is curious to note that the seeds- 

 men almost invariably use the name Calliopsis for 

 the genus when referring to the annual species, 

 and yet place the perennials under the proper 

 name. Coreopsis. The annual species generally 

 cultivated are as follows : C. tinctoria, in which the 

 lower half, or sometimes almost the whole of the 



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