80 SCHOOL AND HOME GARDENS 
may not grow over twelve inches high, but the ordinary 
ones attain a height of from two to three feet. The 
blooming period is during the late summer and autumn. 
In Southern states it is a perennial and develops roots 
sufficiently large to be taken up and stored for spring 
planting. In the northern part of the United States and 
in Canada it is a tender annual. 
Sowing. Sow four-o’clock seeds in boxes three weeks 
before the soil will be in good condition for planting out 
of doors. Transplant the seedlings to other boxes when 
the second leaf appears. Set the plants two inches apart 
each way. When transplanting out of doors set them 
in well-prepared seed beds, one foot apart each way. 
After all danger from frost is over, the seeds may be 
sown where the plants are to stand. Sow five or six seeds 
in a hill, the hills one foot apart each way. Thin to one 
plant in each hill. 
THE GAILLARDLA 
The gaillardia is an annual that produces an abun- 
dance of large, showy flowers throughout the summer. 
It is well adapted to growing in clumps in mixed borders 
and is very satisfactory for cutting. The flowers have 
long stems and keep fresh for a long time when placed 
in water. 
Sowing. For early flowers sow seeds in window boxes 
and transplant to the open when there is no further 
danger of frosts. Set the plants ten inches apart each 
way, or sow the seeds in the open when the soil is 
