The Booh of Annuals 85 



* NASTURTIUM 

 TropcBolum majus and minus 



Majus is the climbing nasturtium, useful for cov- 

 ering banks or walls, or in the window-box. Minus 

 is the dwarf variety — the Tom Thumbs, etc.— that is 

 so deservedly popular for edging the border, not only 

 for its flowers but for the leaves, which are among 

 the most beautiful of all plants. To some people the 

 variegated-leaf forms will appeal. 



Sow seeds outdoors in May. If the plants bloom 

 sparingly, pinch off leaves to induce flower growth. 



NEW YORK STATt 

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ORNA(*£NTAL MRTIfiOLTURE 



CORNELL UNIVERSITY 

 ITHACA, N. Y 



Color : shades of yellow and orange. 

 Height: majus, climbing; minus, six inches. 

 Period op Bloom: late June through early frosts. 

 Location: warm, sunny, fairly moist soil. 



