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The Nasturtium Makes a Brilliant Border 
Forget-Me-Not 
There is no daintier plant than the Forget-me-not, 
and it gives an abundance of bloom in early spring and 
fall. It thrives in a cool, moist situation and establishes 
itself by self-seeding, never reaching a greater height 
than 8 inches. It is excellent for borders and edgings. 
The blooms are white, pale blue, indigo-blue or rose 
in color. 
Four O’clocks 
A handsome, free-flowering, sweet scented, half-hardy 
annual of the easiest culture, opening its blooms at 4 
o’clock, hence its name. It makes a splendid display 
when planted in masses in beds and borders, for it 
blooms profusely, and the flowers vary in color from 
white, yellow and red to variegated and striped forms 
that are very showy. Height 2 feet. 
Gaillardia 
Both the annual and perennial varieties are free 
bloomers all summer until frost and their showy blooms 
are large in size, very lasting, and excellent for cut 
flowers. They thrive in any situation and are easily 
grown. In color they are mostly red or yellow, or com¬ 
binations of those two colors. Height 2 to 3 feet. 
Gaillardia. 
Heliotrope 
The Heliotrope has long been a favorite because of 
its delightful fragrance. It can be grown from seed 
and will bloom the first season. The small flowers are 
borne in clusters and are mostly lavender and white. 
Succeeds best in light, rich soil. Height 1J/2 feet. 
Hollyhock 
The Hollyhock has been grown in our gardens for 
many years, but the old varieties cannot compare with 
the newer improved sorts in beauty of coloring and 
doubleness of bloom. They are fine for the back¬ 
ground of the border, where their lovely spires of vari¬ 
colored blooms show to best advantage. The colors 
range from white to deepest maroon, many shades of 
yellow, salmon, and some with darker centers. While 
Hollyhocks are hardy the first winter and very perma- 
Larkspur. 
nent, it is best to sow seed every year, as the flowers 
on the young, vigorous plants are finer than on the 
older plants. Height 6 feet. 
Larkspur 
This is another good blue annual for the flower 
garden, but there are also lovely pink shades and pure 
white. The flowers are borne in long narrow spikes 
and sometimes a second crop of bloom is produced in 
a season. They are very easily grown and are lovely 
to combine with lilies or other flowers in beds, borders 
and masses. Sow seed outdoors in early spring and 
thin seedlings to stand 6 to 18 inches apart. 
Marigold 
Among the most brilliant of our hardy annuals, the 
Marigolds are a decided addition to any garden. They 
are very hardy—anyone can grow them—and their 
large, very double blooms vary in color from lemon- 
yellow to orange-yellow, providing a bright spot in 
the garden far into the frosts of autumn. Height 1 to 
2 feet. 
Mignonette 
If successive sowings of Mignonette seed are made, 
its modest colored, fragrant flowers may be gathered 
outdoors until November. Its pleasing, pungent fra¬ 
grance is its greatest attraction, and it is largely used 
in making bouquets. The improved varieties have far 
larger flower spikes than the old sorts, and the blooms 
are golden yellow, deep red, coppery scarlet and white. 
Morning Glory 
A climber of quick and most luxuriant growth, some 
varieties reaching a height of 40 feet. There is nothing 
finer for porches and trellises, where it is desired to 
obtain quick results, and there is no vine more easily 
grown. The attractive, heart-shaped foliage and large, 
bell-like flowers combine to make this one of our best 
vines. The flowers come in many variations of blues and 
purples and intermediate shades from white to carmine. 
Soak the large, thorny seeds of some varieties in water 
before planting. 
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