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Flower Planting Guide for the South 
Dianthus 
Dianthus « Chinese Pinks 
Plant from September to March 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—12 weeks 
The Dianthus, or China Pinks, are ex¬ 
tremely popular because of their varied 
and lovely rich coloring. They are hardy 
and have few equals in profusion of 
beautiful bloom. The plants grow 12 to 
18 inches tall and are fine for massing, 
bordering, and cut-flowers. Plants 
should stand 4 to 6 inches apart. 
KILGORE’S MEDAL MIXTURE. Pkt. 
10c; 3 pkts. 25c; ^oz. 30c; oz. 50c. 
Gaillardia » Blanket Flower 
Plant any month in the year 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—2-3 months 
These are brilliant, wheel-like flowers 
of gorgeous yellow, orange, and dark 
crimson hues, very desirable for cutting. 
Give them sandy soil, moist but thor¬ 
oughly well drained. They require a 
location exposed to full sunlight as they 
are sun-loving flowers. 
KILGORE’S COSMOPOLITAN MIX¬ 
TURE. This blend includes the most 
outstanding types in both coloring and 
size of flowers. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; 
^ ox. 40c; oz. 75c. 
GAILLARDIA LORENZIANA. Pro¬ 
duces long-stemmed, double flowers 
quickly from seed, with tubular petals 
tipped with star-like scarlet, gold and 
orange rays. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 25c; % 
w. 40c; oz. 75c. 
Helianthus - Ornamental Sunflower 
Plant from February to October 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—6-8 weeks 
Grows 4 to 7 feet tall and is very 
showy. The immense, brilliant flowers 
resemble chrysanthemums. It is easily 
grown and is especially suited to muck 
land or low soil with plenty of moisture. 
A fine background for lower plantings, 
as a fence-border, or grown in clumps. 
Sow seed thinly, cover % inch deep, 
and thin out to 2 feet apart. 
SUNSHINE MIXTURE. Best large 
types and various colors. Pkt. 10c; 3 
pkts. 25c; oz. 35c. 
Helichrysum - Strawflower 
Plant from September to March 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—8-10 weeks 
Large, showy flowers of straw-like 
texture which retain their brilliant col¬ 
ors when dry, making them useful for 
decorative purposes in winter when they 
will keep indefinitely. The seed should 
be sown where plants are to bloom and 
thinned out 1 foot apart. When drying 
for preservation, cut with long stems 
and hang them in the shade, with their 
heads down, so that the stems will dry 
straight. Plant seed % inch deep. 
KILGORE’S MANY COLORS. A mix¬ 
ture containing fiery red, canary, silver, 
rose, salmon, and blue. Pkt. 10c; 3 pkts. 
25c; Yzoz. 35c; oz. 60c. 
Giant Larkspur 
Plant from September to February 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—10-12 weeks 
This is the annual form of the always- 
popular Delphinium, and blooms quickly 
from autumn-sown seed. The range of 
color -includes all shades of blue, pink, 
red, and white, borne on long spikes. 
The seed should be sown about Vs inch 
deep, and the seedlings thinned to stand 
from 12 to 18 inches apart. They like 
plenty of fertilizer, full sun, and an 
abundance of water. 
KILGORE’S GIANT MIXTURE. Pkt. 
10c; 3 pkts. 25c; }r^oz. 40c; oz. 75c. 
Lupins - Lupinus 
Plant from September to March 
Approx, time seed sowing to bloom—8-10 weeks 
Plants make decorative, palm - like 
foliage and stems covered with bristly 
hairs. Flowers are pea-shaped, borne 
in spires of varying length. Exception¬ 
ally desirable for cutting and bedding. 
Thin the plants to 12 inches apart. They 
like full sun but will flourish in partial 
shade. Their one requirement is abun¬ 
dance of water during the blooming sea¬ 
son. Fertilize very little, if at all. 
ASSORTED COLORS. Pkt. 10c; 3 
pkts. 25c; oz. 35c. 
