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down below the drought, and the water to percolate more 
easily to them, while in wet seasons the superfluous water 
will more readily drain away. 
When planting out such plants, plenty of room should 
be allowed for their full development. This will depend 
to a certain extent 
on the soil. On 
poor soils 6 in. may 
be found enough, 
while the same 
plants may require 
from 9 in. to 1 ft. 
on rich deep soil. 
The following is 
only a general selec^ 
tion, there being 
many more kinds of 
half-hardy annuals. 
These, however, will 
be sufficient for this 
work. 
Ageratum, Imperial 
Dwarf. Height, 9 in. 
Colour, blue. 
Aster , of various kinds and colours. Height, from 6 to 24 in. 
Lobelia , blue and white. Height, 3 to 6 in. 
Marigold, African and French. Height, 1 to 2 ft. 
Nicotiana affinis, sweet scented, white. Height, about 3 ft. 
Nicotiana macrophylla (tobacco), large foliage. Height, 4 ft. 
Perilla nankinensis, beautiful purple foliage. Height, about 18 in. 
Petunia, Varieties, various colours. Height, 18 in. 
Phlox Drummondi, Varieties, various colours. Height, 12 in. 
Salpiglossis , Varieties, various colours. Height, 18 to 24 in. 
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