The Book of Annuals 61 



GAILLARDIA (BLANKET FLOWER) 

 Oaillardia pulchella 



An exceedingly brilliant flower — too much so in 

 the .estimation of some — but if one is careful to select 

 named varieties of the proper colors the results are 

 very gratifying. 



Sow seeds outdoors where plants are to bloom and 

 sow early in April or before, as the seed germinates 

 slowly. 



Color: various, chiefly yellows, reds, garnets, etc. 

 Height : one to two feet. 

 Period of Bloom : late June to frost. 

 Location: any good soil; sun. 



