THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



smooth, green leaves make it exceedingly 

 decorative. It can be used in masses, or a few 

 plants can be scattered through the borders. 

 The roots must be stored indoors in winter; 

 they will be found to increase tremendously. 



Carnation, Marguerite, Perpetual. 1 

 to 13^2 f^et. Sow the seed in May, in rich 

 soil. Transplant in September to where it is 

 to bloom the following spring. The plants 

 should be set 8 inches apart, and must be 

 kept well watered. In winter some covering 

 should be used. For early flowering, start the 

 plants in the hotbeds, and transfer in May 

 to the open ground, where they will begin to 

 bloom in a few weeks. The blossoms are 

 double, very sweet, and of good size. They 

 come in almost all colors and in many com- 

 binations of color. 



Celosia cristata plumosa (Coxcomb), 'i 

 to 4 feet. Sow indoors in April and transplant 

 in May to where it will bloom, or sow out- 

 doors in May. It does not require rich soil. 

 Blooms from July until frost. A large, showy 



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