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PLANTING HOME GROUNDS 
Mexican Fire Plant. 
Mexican Fire Plant. Standing Cypress. Kochia tricho- 
phylla .—An annual suitable for temporary hedges. Turns 
a deep red in Fall. Height to 4 feet. 
Nasturtium.—There is no annual which is easier to 
grow or gives a greater return in profusion of bloom than 
the Nasturtium. Its fragrant flowers present a glorious 
riot of color until frost. Requires well-drained soil and a 
sunny position. 
Varieties: Dwarf. —1 to 2 feet tall. 
Tall or Climbing varieties.—10 to 20 feet. 
Peony. Paeonia. —Spring flowering perennials with 
gorgeous flowers in various shades. Permanent when once 
planted. There are many varieties representing various 
colors and heights. Grown from roots which can be pur¬ 
chased in named varieties. 
