The Book of Annuals 89 



* PANSY 

 Viola tricolor 



One of the oldest of the garden flowers and one of 

 the most popular. 



The plant loves a cool moist climate, which fact 

 explains the dwindling of size and amount of bloom 

 in our hot, dry summers. Keep foliage and ground 

 sprinkled frequently for best results. 



Start seeds in eoldframe in August for next spring's 

 bloom; or purchase plants from the florist. 



Color: various. 

 Height : six inches. 

 Peeiod op Bloom : all summer. 



Location: rich, clayey soil; morning sun, partial 

 shade; sheltered. 



