Celosia — (Cockscomb.) — Half Hardy Annual. The 
8eed should be started in a hot-bed, or In pots in a 
warm room, and transplanted in a warm, rich soil. 
Centrosema, Grandiflora — Hardy Perennial. Sow seed 
as early in the spring as practicable in open ground, 
soaking the seed in warm water over night before 
planting. 
Centaurea — (Dusty Miller.) — Hardy Perennial. Seed 
should be sown in slight heat, and when the seedlings 
are large enough to handle, they should be potted oil’ 
singly into small thumb pots, in which they may be 
kept through the winter in a cold or cool house, a shift 
being given in the spring. 
Chrysanthemum — Annual Varieties. Sow in good, 
light soil during last of April and May; thin out to 
one foot apart. 
Chrysanthemum — Hardy Perennial. Sow in boxes or 
cold frame in the spring, and make several transplant- 
lugs, as tlie plants advance in growth. 
Cinceraria — (See “Calceolaria” for cultural direc- 
tions). 
Cleome Pungens — (Giant Spider Plant). Annual. 
Thrives best in light, rich soil, in a dry, warm situa- 
tion, where they have plenty of room to spread. 
Coboea — Tender Perennial. Sow early, indoors, put- 
ting the seed edge down, and keep slightly moist until 
the young plants appear. Plant out after the ground 
has become settled and warm — about the first of June. 
The plants can be carefully potted before frost in the 
autumn, and will bloom in the house during winter. 
Coccinea — Half Hardy Perennial. A handsome 
climber of the Gourd species, flowering the first sea- 
son, if started early in heat. 
Coleus — Tender Perennial. Plant in a warm situa- 
tion indoors, in a temperature of 70 degrees, and bed 
out as soon as danger of frost is over. Slips should 
be taken from the finest and potted for winter. 
Cosmos Hybridus — Sow seed in gentle heat in April 
or May, and when large enough transplant to open 
ground similar to other annuals. 
Cosmos — Is one of the few flowers that does not 
easily succumb to frost, and in favored localities it 
was still in blossom on Nov. 28, being fully as hardy 
as the chrysanthemum. The only objection to its 
more general cultivation is that it does not come into 
flower until there is danger of its being killed by 
winter cold. This can be avoided by sowing the seed 
in March and growing the plants on in pots, not using 
larger than four-inch size. The plants should be kept 
in these until they set their buds, and the pots com- 
pletely filled with roots; then transfer to the garden 
and they will bloom by August. 
Cyclamen — Greenhouse Perennial. If sown early in 
spring under glass, and well grown, will make flower- 
ing bulbs in one year. 
Cypress Vine— Tender Annual. Sow in the ground 
only after it is thoroughly warm, and soak the seed 
in lukewarm water two hours before sowing. 
Dahlia — Half Hardy Perennial. Sow the seed in 
shallow pan or box in March, and transplant the seed- 
lings, when lurge enough, to small pots. As soon as 
strong enough, plant out one foot apart. 
Datura— Half Hardy Annual. Start early and trans- 
plant to 20 inches apart. The roots may be packed in 
sand during the winter. 
Delphinium — See Larkspur. 
Dianthus— (Chinese Pinks.)— Hardy Annunl. Sow 
seed in May when the ground becomes warm; thin or 
transplant when two inches high to four inches apart. 
It is truly astonishing how this useful class of plants 
is neglected, or not grown at all, which is better 
than to half grow a tiling, when it possesses so 
many real points of usefulness. Dianthus heddewigl, 
with its numerous beautiful varieties, -is one of our 
most valuable summer flowers, although it is unjust 
to call it a summer flower, when, with but little at- 
tention. it can be made to ornament the garden from 
June until November, or until such time as tile frosts 
destroy the chrysanthemum. 
Digitalis— (Foxglove.)— Hardy Perennial. Sow out of 
doors after danger from frost Is over, in beds of finely 
pulverized soil, covering the seeds to a depth of not 
over four times their size with light soil. Press down 
firmly, thin out as it becomes necessary, transplant 
into permanent positions us soon as the seedlings are 
large enough, so that they can become well-rooted lie- 
fore cold weather. Or sow in early fall, carry the 
plants over in cold frames and transplant in the 
spring. 
Dolichos— (Hyacinth Bean.)— Half Hardy Annual 
Climber. They are of easy culture. Plant* out doors 
where they are to grow, in good soil, about one inch 
deep, as early in spring as ground is in good condi- 
tion. 
Eschscholtzia — (California Poppy.) — Half Hardy Per- 
ennial. Sow where the plants are wanted to bloom, 
ns they do not bear transplanting. Thin them to six 
iuches apart. 
Feverfew — (Mnctricnrla.) — Half Hardy Perennial. 
Succeeds best in a light, rich soil. 
Forget-Me-Not — (Myosotls.) — Hardy Perennial. Sow 
in finely prepared soil the first of June. Transplant 
to a shady situation. Keep well watered during dry 
weather. 
Fuchsia — Greenhouse Perennial. As easily grown 
from seed us from cuttings. Sow in shallow box; 
transplant into pots as soon as large enough. They 
require a rich soil to grow luxuriantly; a fuchsia is a 
nuisance if not thrifty. Well rooted turf, some leaf 
mold and a little sand is quite to their taste. Stick 
in some old, rusty nails; the oxide of iron deepens the 
color of foliage and flower. They are gross feeders 
and should have weak liquid manure once a week, when 
budding or in bloom. They do not need a high tem- 
perature, but plenty of light and air. Red spiders 
trouble them if the air of the room is too hot and 
dry; these can be routed by washing both sides of 
the leaves with soap-suds, afterward showering with 
soft, tepid water. 
Gaillardia — (Blanket Flower.) — Hardy Annual. Sow 
early in boxes or frame and transplant to the garden 
in common soil the middle of May. 
Geranium— Half Hardy Perennial. Start in the 
house in a box filled with fine, rich soil, cover with a 
pane of glass and place in the dark and keep moist 
until the seeds germinate, then admit light and air. 
Transplant when large enough. 
Gloxinia — Tender Perennial. They grow best in a 
porous, well enriched soil, in a warm, moist atmos- 
phere. 
Godetia— Hardy Annual. But a very few of the an- 
nual class of flowering plants which may be regarded 
as of quiet beauty, are more desirable than Godetlas, 
and their attractiveness does not greatly decrease be- 
fore late autumn. A main point in their culture is to 
keep them steadily growing, and to keep all the seed 
vessels picked off, together with having good soil, and 
in times of drought free watering at night during 
summer. Tlie plunts should stand not closer than 
live inches each way. Seed can be sown early out of 
doors, where they are to bloom, in finely prepared soil, 
the last of May or the first of June. 
Gourd — (Ornamental Climber.) — Tender Annual. 
Seed can be sown outside about the first of June, 
after the ground lius become warm. The plants are 
tender and should be planted where they are to grow. 
Helianthus— (Sunflower.)— Hardy Annual. Plant 
seed in the spring when desired, and thin to four feet 
apart. 
Hclichrysum— Hardy Annual. Sow early in boxes in 
'tlie house, or in the garden in May and June; trans- 
plant to eight inches apart in light, mellow soil. 
Heliotrope— Half Hardy Perennial. Sow in hot-bed 
in March; keep soil moist and give air bright days, 
but protect at night. Transplant in May, before a 
warm rain, if possible, in light, rich soil. The Helio- 
trope, which is prized for its delightful fragrance as 
well as lovely flowers, seems to lie but a disappoint- 
ment to many, but if in good condition is a very free 
bloomer and satisfactory plant. It is not troubled 
with insects, which is one strong point, but this plant 
must be kept moist at tlie roots and out of the burn- 
ing sun; for one day’s or perhaps one hour’s drought 
at the roots will produce the dry rot which attacks 
the leaves, causing them to turn black and fall off. 
Always give the Heliotrope a good-sized pot— it needs 
plenty of root room — and In transplanting to and from 
the garden the plant is strengthened and its beauty 
Increased by very severe pruning; for tlie inclination 
of this plant is to grow, not bushy and strong, but 
with long, slender branches, almost vines — Indeed, I 
have seen lovely specimens blooming beautifully as 
house plants after doing service outdoors. 
Hibiscus — Sow in boxes, in tlie house, covering the 
seeds barely sufficient to hide it from sight, and 
keep the surface moist by shading till tlie seed 
germinates, transplant about the first of June, to a 
rather moist soil. 
Hollyhock — Hardy Perennial. Start the seeds in 
boxes in house early. When plants have made three 
or four leaves, transplant to garden to one foot apart 
early in June and they will bloom the first season. 
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