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the flower garden, when of a proper size. As 

 a general rule, the seeds should be rolled into 

 the ground with a roller, or pressed in with a 

 board, as some kinds will not otherwise vege- 

 tate ; and even then will be destroyed by ex- 

 posure to a scorching sun, unless attended to 

 every day, until they have established them- 

 selves. 



A child may not know the meaning of an- 

 nuals, perennials, or biennials. 



Annuals are such as are sown in the Spring, 

 flower, ripen seed, and die in the fall, as the 

 Marigold, Four o'Clock, Cucumber, &c. 



Biennials are sown one year, and flower 

 the next, produce seed and die, as the Canter- 

 bury Bell, Beet and Carrot. 



Perennials are sown one year, and flower 

 the next in most cases ; but sometimes not 

 until the third, or even fourth year. After 

 this, they continue to flower year after year, 



