Codetia.— Hardy Annnal. But a very few of the annual class of 
flowering plants which may he regarded as of quiet beauty, ure more de- 
sirable than (lodetius, and their attractiveness does not greatly decrease 
before 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. The plants 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, tlio last of May or the first of June. 
Comphrena. — (Globe Amaranth.) Half Hardy Annual. Sow in 
boxes in a warm place; soak the seed in warm water a few hours before 
sowing ; transplant to one foot apart. The flowers should not be picked 
for drying until they are fully matured. 
Gourd. — (Ornamental Climber.) Tender Annual. Seed can bo 
sown outside about the first of June, after the ground bus become warm. 
The plants are tender and should be planted where they are to grow. 
Helianth U8.— (Sunflower.) Hardy Annual. Plant seed in the 
spring when desired, and thin to four feet apart. 
Helichrysum.— Hurdy Annual. Sow early in boxes in the house, 
or in the garden in May and June; transplant to eight inches apart in 
light, mellow soil. 
Heliotrope.— Half Hardy Perennial. Sow in hot-bed in March; 
keep soil moist and give uir bright days, but protect at night. Trans- 
plant in May, before a warm rain if possible, in light, rich soil. 
The Heliotrope, which is prized for its delightful fragrance as well us 
lovely flowers, seems to lie but a disappointment to many, but if in Goon 
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 the roots and Out of the burning 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 Helio- 
trope a good-sized pot— it needs plenty of root room— and in transplant- 
ing to and from the garden tin? plant is strengthened and its beauty in- 
creased by very severe pruning; for the 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 ufter doing service outdoors. 
Heuchera Sanguinea. -Hardy Perennial. Of easy culture 
in any ordinary garden soil, except stiff clay — and may be readily in- 
creased by dividing the crowns during spring. 
Hollyhock.— Hardy Perennial. Start the seeds in boxes in liouso 
early. When plants have made three or four leaves, transplant to gar- 
den to one foot apart early in June and they will bloom the first season. 
HumuluS JapOniCUS.— (Japanese Hop.) Hardy Perennial. 
A climber of eusy culture in ordinary garden soil, but thriving best in a 
deep loam. 
ICO Plant. — Tender Annual. Succeeds host in dry, sandy soil and 
in n warm situation. Can be grown in hanging baskets, vases, pots or 
open border. Cover the seeds very lightly when planting. 
Impatiens Sultani.— 1 Tender Perennial. I do not advise a start 
before March, and not then unless a steady heat of 60 or 65 degrees can be 
relied on. Sow in well-drained pots, filled with soil composed of two parts 
of tufty loam and one part of leaf soil, with very little sand udded. The 
seedlings are exceedingly brittle at the outset, and repotting should not 
be attempted until they ure about an inch high. Even then they need 
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