Growing Flowers 133 



Stocks 



Stocks require a deep, rich soil in order to do their 

 best. They are most satisfactory for both garden 

 plants and as cut flowers. They are easy to grow 

 in almost any soil and have a great variety of 

 flowers. Frequent transplantings will give them a 

 stocky growth. 



Stocks that bloom late may be preserved during the 

 winter if they are lifted carefully and potted before 

 the earth falls from the roots. As much earth as 

 possible should be taken up with them, and the 

 temperature of the room in which they are kept 

 should be fairly cool and the' soil kept somewhat 

 moist. 



Sunflowers 



For planting in a garden where there is plenty of 

 space, the sunflower will yield satisfactory results. 

 Planted among shrubbery, the yellow blossoms 

 are at their best. It will thrive under almost all 

 conditions and in any soil, though a moderately 

 rich soil, with good drainage, is best. 



Sunflower seed should be planted in the open 

 ground in the spring, as soon as the ground is free 



