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SUNFLOWER 



Helianthus annuus 



Too coarse for a location near the house, but ex- 

 cellent at the back of a distant border in masses. 

 Give plenty of room — a diameter of three feet to a 

 plant — as the sunflower is a gross feeder. The 

 plant is ideal for the chicken yard, furnishing a little 

 shade and food that is relished. 



Sow seeds where they are to grow in April or May, 

 or, better still, start them indoors in March, setting 

 out the plants in May after danger of frost is past. 



Color: yellow. 

 Height : three to twelve feet. 

 Period of Bloom : August to frost. 

 Location : any, but best is light, rich soil with mois- 

 ture ; full sun. 



