THE FLOWER GARDEN 



six inches above the bulb ; store in a dry, frost- 

 proof place. The bulbs increase rapidly each year. 



]^Iarigold : The African A'arieties grow about 

 two feet high and bear large yellow or orange-col- 

 ored flowers : the French kinds are more dwarf in 

 habit, usually with striped colors. Raise plants in- 

 doors or in frames in early spring and transplant to 

 open ground in I\Iay ; or sow seed outdoors in late 

 April. 



]\Ioonflower : Large white flowers opening in 

 the evening. A strong climber. Best to start seeds 

 in the house in ]\Iarch and transplant in IMay, or 

 buy plants of a seedsman. The seeds germinate 

 slowly and uncertainly. File or cut a small notch 

 through the hard coat or shell of each seed, keeping 

 away from the germinating point, and the seeds will 

 sprout more quickly. (This hint also applies to 

 canna or other large hard seeds.) 



]\Iorning-glory : A climbing favorite. Sow as 

 early as possible in the spring, and give the vines 

 something to run on. Or sow the seed in well-pre- 

 pared ground in the fall and mulch through the win- 

 ter. The Imperial Japanese kinds are larger and 

 finer colored. 



Nasturtium : There are dwarf varieties and tall 

 or climbing kinds. They like a well-drained, sunny 

 place, and will blossom until frost comes. Usually 

 sown outdoors in late April, but may be started 

 earlier in the house and transplanted outside in May. 



Pansy : Does well in partial shade or in a 

 sunny situation. For very early spring flowering the 

 seed may be sown in coldframes in autumn; or in 

 the open ground, plants well protected with straw or 

 leaves through the winter ; or sow seed indoors in 

 ]vlarch and transplant to the open ground in April. 



