Although the annuals in the accompanying list are by no Some Newer 
means either unknown or even difficult to obtain, they do not Annuals 
seem to be as frequently used as they might well be. Few are 
large flowered, but all are useful in making harmonious combina- 
tions with the blossoms of more frequently used and conspicuous 
sorts. All of the annuals in this list have been successfully grown, 
either in neighboring gardens or my own. 
Beatrix Farrand. 
Key — O — Sow in open ground. 
D — Dreer. 
Name 
Seed from 
Browallia elata D. or F. 
Melilotus caeruleus F. 
Nigella Damascena D. or F. 
Calendula Nankeen D. 
Oxalis tropaeoloides .... F. 
Gaura Lindheimeri F. 
Verbena renosa F. 
Calendula pluvialis D. or F. 
Dianihus Heddewigi . . . . D. or F. 
Tagetes patula (French) D. 
Oenothera aeaulis F. 
Convolvulus minor F. 
Centaurea Americana .... F. 
Erysium Golden Gem . .D. or F. 
Phacelia campanularia . . F. 
G — Greenhouse. 
F — Farquhar. 
Color Height Sow in 
Feet 
Blue or White 1} G. 
Pale Lavender 2-J 0. 
Pale Blue 2 O. 
Cream, dark center. ... li G. or O. 
Bronze 3 to 4 O. 
Silver-white 3 G. 
Beddish-violet 1 G. 
White and pale Brown. . 1 0. 
Violet, White, Striped, 
Salmon or Fringed . . 1 G. 
Bed dish-Brown U G. 
Greenish -white 6 in G. 
Deep-blue, White, Pale- 
pink, Pale-blue li 0. 
Bluish-lavender 1-J O. or G. 
Orange 1 O. 
Bright, clear blue 1 0. 
Plant Material 
Vines 
Plant vines wherever possible, but only the possible vine in Position 
the possible place — do not start a rampant Bignonia where 
English Ivy or Ampelopsis Loweii would be suitable, nor Clem- 
atis Hybrids on rough stone walls where Vitis or A r irginia Creep- 
ers are appropriate. Bo not allow vines to obscure good arch- 
itectural features, nor to cover fine stone work — "a noxious 
weed," Miss Jeykll calls English Ivy when so out of place, 
but avail yourself of their kindly screen when there is something 
to conceal. Use close vines under the bedroom windows lest the 
lively sparrow disturb your morning rest. Consider the future 
question of painting, and employ trellis or wires that can be 
laid back on a wooden house. Keep Wistaria away from water 
pipes or its vigorous roots will wreck the plumbing. Quite as 
important as satisfactory soil conditions, is the proper medium 
to which to attach themselves — Ivies will not cling to wood, the 
twiners wish to soar and climb, not hang, and all have individ- 
ual needs of trellis or post. 
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