HOW TO PLANT . . . . FLOWERS 



YOUR GUIDE TO BETTER GARDENING 



AFRICAN DAISY. Annual that does well either direct 

 sown or transplanted. Blooms freely if grown under 

 near arid conditions. This is a "sleeper." Flowers close 

 up when cut and they do not re-open. Plants short and 

 spreading. Good for borders or rock gardens. White, 

 buff and orange shades. 



ALYSSUM. After danger of frost is past, sow seed 

 direct where plants are to stand. Alyssum is very hardy 

 and may be transplanted to other parts of the gar- 

 den when plants are ready to thin. Cover seed with 

 3/s inch of fine soil. When plants are about 2 inches tall, 

 thin to 8 inches apart. Does well in ordinary garden 

 soil and prefers full sunshine. Does not require much 

 watering. Alyssum is extremely fragrant and a very 

 easily grown annual. Among the best for edgings. 

 White (Carpet of Snow) and Violet offer a good con- 

 trast. Dwarf ageratum also goes well as alternate plants 

 with the white. 



ASTER. Can be started indoors in boxes or fiats, out- 

 doors in cold frames or direct in the garden where plants 

 are to stand. 



Indoors — cover seeds with x /% inch of fine soil. Keep 

 soil moist until seedlings appear and thereafter, water 

 only when dry. Transplant to the open garden in late 

 afternoon when ground becomes warm. 



Outdoors — sow seed after danger of frost is past, 

 where plants are to stand. Or, they can be started a 

 month earlier in cold frames for later setting in flower 

 beds. Thin out plants to stand 10 to 18 inches apart. 

 Needs fairly rich soil, moderate amount of watering 

 and stands only partial shade. Some aster diseases are 



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Morning Glory, Pearly Gates . . . For an effective color 



combination, try this Ferry- Morse All-America Winner 



with Morning Glory Heavenly Blue. 



Brighten up your front yard with colorful flower borders. 



insect transferred. Careful control of thrips, leaf hop- 

 pers and aphis is necessary. Nicotine and D.D.T. sprays 

 are recommended, though Parathion is effective against 

 all the insects that are harmful to this plant. To con- 

 trol aster wilt the beds should be rotated yearly. Mal- 

 formed and discolored plants should be pulled and burned 

 or else covered in the compost pile. Asters are widely 

 grown for cut flowers and are effective most any place 

 in the garden. A wide color range includes: white, pink, 

 rose, lavender, purple, and many others. 



BACHELOR BUTTON. Sow outdoors as soon as 

 danger of hard frost is over. Can be planted in spot 

 that is exposed to full sun or in semi-shade. Cover seed 

 }/8 inch deep in fine soil. When 4 inches high, thin to 

 10 to 12 inches. Water occasionally by flowing hose. 

 Too rich soil and too frequent watering will cause rank 

 growth and late or sparse blooming. Dainty flowers are 

 excellent for cutting or use in informal beds. Colors in- 

 clude rose, white, deep blue and bright crimson. 



CALENDULA. Can be seeded directly. in the garden 

 in spring for blooming all summer. However, is at its 

 best if planted in midsummer so that plants will be in 

 full bloom during the cool months. Sow seed 34 inch 

 deep in rich heavy soil. Responds well to considerable 

 water and cool weather. Will stand partial shade. Main 

 insect pests are cabbage worms and aphis. Stands up 

 well when cut. Effective when used to achieve a mass 

 color effect in beds. Good for medium high border 

 (10 to 24 in.). Also grown for cut flowers and use in bou- 

 quets. Very pleasing orange and yellow shades. 



