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A SIMPLE FLOWER GARDEN. 



CHAPTER II. 



MAY. 



SEEDS. 



The seeds used for the flower garden are divided into two 

 great classes, — annuals and perennials, or biennials. 

 These may be still farther divided into hardy and tender. 

 The annuals are the only seeds we shall plant in our small 

 garden. 



THE HARDY ANNUALS 



are sown in the open ground in the spring. The term 

 hardy does not here mean that the plants will stand our 

 winter ; but that they are of a more robust and vigorous 

 habit, and not liable to be injured by the cold storms of 

 early spring. They also have the advantage of coming to 

 maturity in the open air without artificial aid 



For our garden and for cutting, the following sorts are 

 desirable : — 



AUyssum, Murandia, 



Candytuft, Nasturtium, 



Clarkia, Sweet Pea, 



Larkspur, Stocks, or Gilliflowers. 

 Mignonette. 



