THE PRACTICAL FLOWER GARDEN 



seed indoors in March. Transplant in May 



to open ground. A favorite bedding-plant 



with variegated leaves. 



Cosmos, Mammoth Perfection, Lady 



Lenox and Extra Early. 5 to 10 feet. Sow 



as early as possible in the open ground or 



under cover. 

 Transplant to 

 18 inches apart. 

 Does better in 

 a light soil and 

 should be 

 staked. Blooms 

 from the end of 

 July until frost. 

 This almost 

 shrub -like plant 

 has a profusion 

 ^ of daisy -like 

 Cosmos flowers that are 



white, pink, lavender, yellow and crimson. 



White Cosmos is probably the most beautiful. 



In localities where frost comes early, it is 



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