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PLANTING HOME GROUNDS 
Cockscomb.—An annual with a peculiar gorgeous- 
colored flower which resembles a comb of a giant chanti¬ 
cleer. The flowers'often measure 12 inches across. Grown 
from seed. (Really more of a curiosity than a pretty 
flower). 
Varieties : Glasgow Prize .—Dark crimson combs. Height 2 feet. 
Golden Queen— Large yellow combs. Height 2 feet. 
(There are several dwarf varieties also.) 
Hardy Larkspur. Delphinium .—Blossoms all summer 
with spikes of blue and purple flowers. One of the best 
perennials. Grown from seed. Height 3 to 4 feet. Pre¬ 
fers a partially shaded location. If flowers are cut when 
they are fading, almost continuous blooming may be ob¬ 
tained to the end of the season. 
Varieties: Belladonna is one of the best. A continuous bloomer 
with turquoise flowers. 
Hardy Pinks. Dianthus .—Low growing perennials 
with bright, fragrant flowers all summer. Grown from 
seed. Very pretty and dainty. Height 6 to 8 inches. 
Varieties of Dianthus plumarius represent the most 
satisfactory kinds. 
Sweet William. Dianthus harbatus .—An old-fashioned 
hardy perennial with large richly colored flowers. Should 
be in every flower garden. Grown from seed. Height 
1 foot. 
Dusty Miller. White-leaved cineraria.—An annual 
with silvery foliage suitable for edging beds. Very hardy 
and endures drought. Used in beds for its foliage effect. 
A few planted together in a bed gives a touch of white 
foliage all summer. 
Flax. Linum perenne .—A perennial with delicate 
blue flowers in May and August. Buy plants. Height 1 
foot. One of the most dainty and pleasing perennials. 
