The Book of Annuals 119 



* SWEET ALYSSUM 

 Alyssum maritimum 



Undoubtedly the most popular of all the edging 

 plants, largely because of the long season of bloom 

 and ease of culture. Its light green foliage and sweet- 

 scented abundant bloom are practically indispensable 

 in the annual garden. Avoid the straight line of 

 plants in the edging — sowing a drift here and there 

 that extends back between higher plants. 



Sow seeds early — April first — where the plants are 

 desired. Pinch off the bloom and foliage stems from 

 time to time to induce continued flowering. 



Color: white. 



Height: four to six inches. 

 Period op Bloom : June through early frosts. 

 Location : any good garden soil, best in sandy loam ; 

 sun. 



