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(G. Amblydon) are much more desirable. Thrives in any good soil. 
Sow seeds early as they are slow to germinate. June to October. See 
Red. An., June. 
Nasturtium. Dwarf (Tropeolum minor, var. Golden King). 1 ft. 
A fine deep yellow variety of this useful plant. For culture see Nastur- 
tium, White An., June. ; 
Por Maricoxp, see Calendula. 
SwEET SuLTAN (Centaurea moschata, known also as C. suaveolens). 
1h ft. A sweet-scented fringed clear yellow variety of Corn-flower; for 
culture see Sweet Sultan, White An., June. June to September. 
JULY 
YELLOW ANNUALS 
ABRONIA, SAND VERBENA (A. areneria). 6 in. A dwarf trailing 
plant with showy Verbena-like heads of fragrant lemon-yellow flowers. 
It is a half hardy perennial and under favorable conditions will survive 
the winter when well mulched. Sow seeds in autumn in pots and set 
in a cold frame; or sow in early spring. Peel off the papery husk of the 
seed when sowing, else it will not germinate well. Also white and rose 
varieties. July to October. 
Canary Birp FLOWER (Tropeolum peregrinum, var. canariense). 
A climbing variety of Nasturtium, with cut leaves and light yellow 
flowers. For culture see Nasturtium, White An., July. 
Coreopsis, CALLIopsis, GOLDEN WAVE (C. Drummondii). 2 ft. 
A free-flowering plant with blossoms that resemble French Marigolds 
in that they have bright golden-rayed petals with a dark spot at the 
base of each; borne on long stems. Give any good soil. Self-sowing. 
July to October. 
Maricotp. African (Tangetes erecia). 3 ft. Many single and double 
and quilled varieties in lemon and orange-yellow. One of our sturdiest 
plants, that thrive with little care in any soil. Bears showy heads of 
flowers. Give sun and moist rich soil and about eight inches of room 
to a plant for the best growth. 
Maricotp. French (Tangetes patula). 1 ft. A small single variety 
with a dark marking about the center and finely cut leaves. 
Maricop. Single (Tangetes signata). 1 ft. A low much-branched 
variety with rays purple-spotted or striped with darker orange at the 
