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THE GARDEN IM A G A Z I N E 
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Another point upon which emphasis 
must be put is the necessity of rigorously 
thinning out the seedlings to the desired dis- 
tances. This may be done gradually and 
although many annuals do not transplant 
easily, yet if advantage be taken of showery 
weather, and care is exercised, few failures 
will result. But do not expect good flowers 
and a long season of bloom where the plants 
are left crowded together. It is also of 
great importance to cut off all flowers as 
they fade so as to prevent the formation of 
seed; for when seed forms on an annual, flow- 
ering stops. 
With the exception of the few varieties 
which should be started in heat, sow as early 
in the spring as possible, thus allowing the 
plants to make a good start previous to 
extreme heat and summer drought. 
As to late flower, annuals are of unquestion- 
able value, and from sowings made last year 
in the open early in May, I noted the follow- 
ing in flower the first week of November: 
Scabiosa, Phlox Drummondii, Sweet Alyssum, 
Dimorphotheca, Eschscholtzia, Nicotiana, Cal- 
endula, Marigolds, Mignonette, Nigella, Nas- 
turtiums, Larkspur, Gaillardia (annual), Gom- 
phrena, Helichrysum, Verbena, Petunia, 
Zinnia, Celosia, free flowering Begonias, 
Pansies, Asters, and Cosmos. 
Annuals are also of much service for window 
boxes. Among the most easily handled 
flowers for such purposes are the small 
flowered free blooming variety of Petunia, 
such as Rosy Morn, White Bedding or Baby 
Blue; also Thunbergia, Verbena, Linaria 
Cymbalaria, Nasturtiums and Lobelia gracilis. 
One packet of each costing fifty cents in all 
would be sufficient for six boxes, each four 
feet long. The Verbena, Lobelia, Linaria, 
and Petunia would require to be sown indoors 
and transplanted. 
I have not mentioned Candytuft nor Poppies 
in any of my lists, because of their very 
fleeting season of blooming; yet, where space 
is available I believe that no garden is com- 
plete without the Poppy. It may be used 
to great advantage sown thinly, among later 
flowering subjects, pulling out the plants as 
they finish blooming. Or a space may be 
devoted entirely to them making successive 
sowings at intervals of three weeks from 
early spring until early July. But to see 
Poppies at their best, rigorously thin out the 
seedlings to stand six inches apart. For a 
riot of glorious yet delicate colorings use 
improved strains of the Shirley. 
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Suggested planting for a border of annuals 36 x 6 ft. One packet each of twenty five kinds will cost about two dollars 
I T IS sometimes quite desirable to know just 
what varieties of a given kind of annual 
will fulfil one’s requirements, and while it is 
not possible here to describe each one in detail 
the following suggestions (each having refer- 
ence to the kinds named in the tables) will 
be of help in making purchases. 
Ageratum. Beautiful when massed. Tom 
Thumb, in white or blue, grows nine inches 
high; Mexicanum eighteen inches high. 
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon). By sowing 
in hotbed during March, will bloom from late 
May until frost. Good varieties are Cottage 
Maid, Brilliant Rose, Dainty Queen, Fire 
Flame, Queen of the North, Golden Queen. 
Argemone (Prickly Poppy). An excellent 
kind with thistle-like foliage and flowers 
resembling a Poppy. Very ornamental. 
Aster. For early blooming grow Queen of 
the Market, and for later Crego’s Giant or 
Late Branching. The Daybreak type is 
excellent for bedding. The plants are com- 
pact and bushy, becoming a perfect mass of 
bloom. May be purchased in separate colors. 
Balsam (Lady’s Slipper). The double 
Camellia-flowered type is the best and may 
be had in many separate colors. 
Begonia semperfiorens. Succeeds every- 
where. May be lifted in the fall and potted 
for window garden. Best varieties Prima 
Donna, Duchess of Edinburgh, Gracilis 
Alba, Vulcan and Vernon. 
Brachycome (Swan River Daisy). A charm- 
ing little annual for edging. May be had in 
separate colors. Blue and White. 
Cacalia (Flora’s Paint Brush). Of easy 
culture, very quaint and attractive. 
Calliopsis (Coreopsis). Quick growth and 
very free flowering. Fine for cutting. Good 
varieties: coronata, Drummondii, bicolor. 
Carnation (Marguerite). The majority of 
the plants produce fine double flowers, though 
even the single flowers are very pretty, 
sweetly scented, and useful for cutting. 
Celosia (Cockscomb). The Plumed Celosia 
is unrivalled for rich showy effect in the 
border especially during early fall when the 
plants are smothered with the feathery plumes. 
The colors are yellow, orange, and crimson. 
Use the best strains — Castle Gould is brilliant 
and gracefully light; Chinese Wool-flower 
is a round-headed form of Celosia. 
Centaurea imperialis (Giant Sweet Sultan). 
Colors range from white to yellow and purple. 
Centaurea (Cornflower). The most popu- 
lar variety is Double Blue, sometimes called 
Kaiser William. 
Cosmos. The introduction of the Large 
Early-flowering varieties has greatly increased 
the value of this splendid annual. The new 
type flowers from early September till frost. 
May be had in pure white, pink, and crimson. 
There is also a new double or anemone 
flowered variety of great beauty. Lady 
Lennox is the largest flowered pink. 
Delphinium (Larkspur). Double Emperor 
and Double Tall Rocket forms are very 
fine. 
Dianthus (Pink). The Chinese and Jap- 
anese Pinks are invaluable for cutting and 
showy border effects. Fine varieties are 
Double Dwarf Hybrids, laciniatus mirabilis, 
and Heddewiggii Double Mixed. 
Diascia. A charming old plant almost lost 
to memory, but lately re-introduced. The 
graceful spurred flowers are produced on long, 
wiry stems. Flowers continuously and may 
be lifted and potted in the fall for winter 
and spring flowering indoors. 
Dimorphotheca (African Daisy). A truly 
great annual, delights in a warm light soil in 
full sun. The type is aurantiaca, but it may 
now be had in mixed colors under the name of 
aurantiaca hybrida. 
Eschscholtzia (California Poppy). The most 
popular is the bright yellow Golden West, 
but the new Fire Flame (crimson) is well 
worth growing. There is also a double 
yellow. 
Gaillardia (Blanket Flower). The an- 
nual form is a regular cut and come again, 
flowers continuously. Single and double forms. 
Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth). Makes a 
splendid border plant, the flowers continuing 
in perfection for many weeks. 
Gypsophila (Baby Breath). Sow for suc- 
cession at intervals of three weeks until early 
August. A charming annual, useful for mix- 
ing in bouquets of larger flowers. 
Helichrysum (Straw Flower). The monstro- 
sum or Giant-flowered type gives flowers of 
great size, and in many colors from pure white 
to rich crimson. Useful for winter bouquets. 
Hunnemannia (Mexican Poppy). Large 
beautiful tulip shaped flowers, and graceful 
fern-like gray foliage. The flowers last 
well when cut. 
Kochia (Summer Cypress). Also called 
the Burning Bush on account of its color in 
late summer. Forms a symmetrical bush. 
Can be used as a summer hedge. K. trico- 
phylla is the correct one. 
Linaria (Toad Flax). Try the variety 
“reticulata aurea purpurea.” An awful name 
for a small flower, but it is a little gem: may 
be grown in full sun or partial shade. 
Lupine. Does best in partial shade and 
on sandy, rather poor soils; often will not 
bloom on rich land. 
Reseda (Mignonette). Grow one of the large 
flowered sorts such as Bismark, Goliath or 
Machet. 
Nicotiana (Tobacco). The Tuberose- 
flowered Tobacco although of no great value 
for cutting is a very attractive border plant. 
Affinis Hybrids have sweet scented flowers 
ranging in color from pure white to crimson. 
Nigella (Love-in-a-mist). A quaint old- 
fashioned annual, also called Devil in the 
bush. The best variety is Miss Jekyll. 
Pansy. Of the many fine types now offered, 
the following are all good: Masterpiece, 
Giant Defiance, President McKinley, Presi- 
dent Carnot, Trimardeau and Bugnot. 
Petunia. One of our best and most showy 
bedding plants. Always in bloom. Grows 
anywhere. 
Phacelia campanularia. Useful where a 
plant of spreading habit is wanted; very free 
flowering. 
Phlox Drummondi. The annual Phlox is 
invariably satisfactory and is indeed gorgeous 
grown in masses. .Alba (pure white), Bril- 
