The Book of Annuals 35 



BALSAM 

 Impatiens Balsamina 



A widely cultivated half succulent annual of erect, 

 compactly branching nature. The flowers appear 

 clustered along the stem in the leaf axils. 



Start seeds indoors April first or sow in the open 

 when danger of frost is past. Transplanting and 

 pinching-in induce stronger and more compact growth. 

 Do not let the plants suffer for lack of moisture. 



The double balsams are called Camellia-flowered 

 varieties. 



Color : white to dark red; yellowish and spotted. 

 Height: one to two and a half feet. 

 Period of Bloom : July to frost. 

 Location: rich sandy loam; sun. 



