A FINE TROPICAL-LIKE ANNUAL 
Is the Riccinus, or Castor-Oil Beun, suitable for the Centre of a large bed, 
for a corner, or ns a single specimen on the lawn. Set out when the 
ground is warm in a rich soil. Provide a short strong stake for each plant. 
CLASSIFICATION NOTES. 
Annuals — Are plants which flower, pro- 
duce seeds and die the sunie year they ore sown. 
The Hardy Annuals may be planted from 
April until June in open ground wherever they 
are wanted to bloom and will grow in almost 
any ordinary garden soil. The seeds may be 
sown either in rows, small patches, or large 
patches, separate or mixed, entirely as the 
grower pleases, but they should never be 
sown deep— as a rule, suy about twice its 
diameter only. 
Half Hardy Annuals Do best if sown in- 
doors or in hot-beds, and should be kept somewhat 
. shaded, when young, to prevent sun-burning 
and huking of the soil. It is necessary to harden 
them by fr^e ventilation, before transplanting. 
A small box In a sunny window Is ample for any 
sm'all space; till it with light soil, half sand- 
manure is unnecessary, heat and water being 
the essentials. 
Tender Annuals— Should be sown In the 
same wuy as the Half Hardy ones, at any time from 
the month of February. 
Perennials and Biennials.— The latter 
usuully flower the second season, but uiuny of them 
bloom the tirst by starting indoors. The Perenniuls 
continue to bloom year after year if not winter- 
killed; many will flower the li rst season if started 
early, but may be sown any time in spring or sum- 
U »’cr. The latter Is the best treatment for the hurdy 
I kinds. The half hardy sorts should be started un- 
dor glass and protected during the winter. If 
sown in summer, the seed bods should bo shaded 
from the hot sun to prevent baking of the soil. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. 
Abutilon.— (Belle Flower.) Perennial. Sow in shallow boxes in 
a temperature of 00 degrees. Transplant into similar boxes or into small 
pots when the seedlings are fit to handle. Plant out in May, or for luter 
flowers sow in the open ground in Muy. For winter or spring flowering 
sow in August or September. 
Abru8. — (Crab’s Eye Vine.) Thrives best in sandy loam. Seed re- 
quires bottom heat to germinate well and a strong heat to keep in a 
growing condition and to flower well. 
Acacia.— piantseed In sandy peat; about X inch deep; pot off when 
largo enough to handle, and place in a cool, close pit or house until quite 
established. A temperature of 55 to 60 degrees suits them. 
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