Ofnnual (Plants that will please you 
Annuals have only in the past few years come into their rightful place in the planting scheme. They have, in 
the past, been considered separately from the regular planting, segregated in special places or beds instead of in 
conjunction with the rest of the planting. 
While there is a place for separate beds of annuals, that is only one of many ways in which they can be used. 
They are especially good to fill in the vacant places in perennial borders and supply that much needed color in 
midsummer. They are good to fill in empty spaces in young shrub borders. They supply bright dashes of color 
in the rock garden after the brilliant display of the early-flowering perennial plants is past. Annuals are also the 
most effective and economical plants to use after the Tulip beds have faded. Then there is the old-established 
custom of using them in window and porch boxes. 
Not only are the varied uses of annuals responsible for their popularity, but also the ever-widening range of 
varieties and colors which have come about the past few years. A demand for separate colors in the more popu¬ 
lar varieties has also been felt and an up-to-date nursery should supply this need. They are obtainable in small 
plants at a very low cost or in seeds. 
In planting annuals masses of separate colors, thus giving contrast, is so much more effective than a hit or 
miss planting of many colors. 
Planting time of annuals usually begins about the middle of May, depending upon exposure, although some of 
the hardier varieties can be planted before this time and the most tender varieties should be set out after this 
time. 
Protection from frost is sometimes necessary.. The short amount of time required to cover with newspapers 
is more than compensated for by the additional growth of the plants. 
In purchasing annuals care should be taken to purchase young plants that are not woody and stem hard. 
Stem-hard plants never develop properly and always remain stunted. Purchasing directly from a reliable grower 
is the best guarantee for good results. 
LEHDE’S NOVELTIES IN ANNUAL PLANTS 
Neiv All'America Selections 
Marigold, "Crown of Gold” Petunia, "Dainty Lady" 
Cosmos, "Sensation” Zinnia, "Star Dust” Cornflower, "Jubilee Gem” 
New Varieties of Annuo Is 
Each year there are important additions to the varieties of 
Annuals which have been brought about by careful experimental 
tion by experts in this field. Lately these have been classified as 
Ageratum 
BLUE BOY'. Extra dwarf, 1937 Novelty. Plants are compact, 
growing about 4 inches high; growth uniform and even. Plants 
are almost completely smothered with the richest shades of blue. 
25c per doz. plants. 
Canterbury Bells 
Annual (1934). Blooms from seed in less than six months. Cob 
ors vary in shades of pink, blue, and white. Height 18 inches. 15c 
per doz. 
Calendula 
ORANGE SUNSHINE. (Novelty). Clear light orange; Chrys¬ 
anthemum type of flower with incurved petals; flowers are of 
good size, excellent for cutting, and extremely showy in the 
garden. 25c per doz. 
ORANGE SHAGGY. (193 5). A distinct new break in Calen* 
dulas. The petals arc long and deeply laciniated; orange with 
darker center. 25c per doz. 
SUNSHINE or CHRYSANTHA. (1934). Clear Buttercup'yeb 
low, long, loosely arranged petals which give the flower the 
appearance of a Chrysanthemum. Fine for cutting. 25c per doz. 
FRILLED BEAUTY . (1936 Novelty). A type of Orange Shaggy 
but distinct. Large and full, and completely double. Deep 
orange; fine for cut flowers. 25c per doz. plants. 
Candytuft 
ROSE CARDINAL IMPROVED. Brilliant rosy red, richer in 
color and more vigorous and free'flowering than the old variety. 
Seeds only. Should be sown where wanted. 
the All-America selections for the current year. We shall list these 
and also some of the later European introductions which we con' 
sider worthy of trial by gardeners of discrimination. 
Calendula, Chrysantha 
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