fCOMRS 
In the average home building lot, there are two size¬ 
able spaces left after the home is erected—the front yard 
and “Back Yard.” Many of us dislike the term “back 
yard.” for it calls to mind memories of yards as well left 
unseen, just a yard, unadorned and neglected—no place 
for enjoyment, and not a pleasing sight to the eye. 
You don’t need a lot of money to turn that ugly duck¬ 
ling, the “back yard” into a scene that is pleasing to the 
eye and a spot where you may spend many enjoyable 
hours next summer. A few packets of flower seeds will 
do the trick. 
Flower seeds are divided into three classes: Annuals, 
Biennials and Perennials. 
ANNUALS—Plants which, when grown from seed, 
mature, flower and die in one year. 
BIENNIALS—Plants which live two years, usually 
blooming only during the second year. 
PERENNIALS—Plants which, when grown from 
seed, usually begin blooming the second year, and con¬ 
tinue to live and bloom each succeeding year. 
Amaranthus 2 t( ? 5 feet - The ® e r ° bl l st . a f 1 
nuals are grown for their bril 
liantly colored foliage. They grow very tall and 
are very effective and showy garden plants, adapt¬ 
ed for centers and backgrounds of flower beds. 
CAUDATUS (Love Lies Bleeding.) _ 
Has long drooping red spikes. Pkt., DC 
Antirrhinum (Snapdragon). Height 12 to 24 inches 
Flowers the first year. They are useful 
for cutting and keep fresh a long time. From seed sown 
In the open ground in May, plants will bloom in July and 
August and then continually until frost. 
Coral Red, Bright Red Color with White Throat. Pkt., 5c. 
Queen of the North, Snow White. Pkt., 5c. 
Tall mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
Dwarf mixed. Pkt., 5c. 
Ageratum Mexicanum H . ei9ht 12 inches. The 
° plants are bushy, erect, and 
produce clusters of pretty brush-like blue flowers through¬ 
out the season. They make fine 
borders. Pkt., 5c 
Alvssum 6 to 12 inches. This plant is used for 
■ borders, edgings, baskets, pots, rockwork and 
for cutting. Alyssum can be increased from cuttings 
made from strong new side shoots, as well as by division 
of the roots. 
DWARF (Carpet of Snow.) Very small, with pretty white 
flowers. Blooms all summer and fall. Pkt., 5c; oz., 30c. 
SWEET ALYSSUM—Standard variety for borders, win¬ 
dow boxes, masses, etc. It is of trailing habit, bearing 
many fragrant white flowers. Pkt., 5c; oz., 25c. 
TRICOLOR (Joseph’s Coat.) The inner foliage is black 
and bronze, tipped with green, and the outer foliage is 
bright red and yellow. This plant is very 
attractive. Pkt., 5c 
CRUENTUS. Bears 
dark red feathery flow¬ 
ers. Very 
hardy. Pkt., 5c 
ASTERS 
The Aster is one of 
the most satisfactory oi 
the annual flowering 
plants. It has a great 
variety of size and color 
and its season of bloom 
makes it valuable for 
cut flowers. The dwarf 
varieties lend them 
selves to close planting 
for cut flowers, while 
the tall varieties are 
well adapted where 
careless effects are de¬ 
sired. 
Sweet Alytium—U«ed a» a Border. 
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