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For Best Results Plant Kilgore*s **Bred-Rite** Flower Seeds 
Kilgore’s Flower Planting Calendar for Florida 
What to Plant » » » When and How 
Kind of Flower 
\ 
Tender 
or 
Hardy 
When to 
Plant 
Approximate 
Time Sowing 
to Bloom 
Remarks 
LARKSPUR 
H 
November 
thru 
January 
21/2 to 3 
Month? 
Volunteers readily. Colors in semi¬ 
shade are richer and deeper than 
in lull sunlight. Sow in open af¬ 
ter cool weather has started. 
(See page 13). 
LUPIN 
H 
September 
thru 
December 
2 to 2 y 2 
Months 
Not a heavy feeder. Will grow in 
comparatively poor soil. Requires 
abundance of water during the 
blooming season. Sow in open. 
(See page 13). 
MORNING GLORY OR 
IMPROVED IPOMEA 
T 
March 
thru 
June 
2 Months 
A beautiful rapid climber with 
glorious large sky-blue flowers, 4 
inches across. Sow in open. 
(See page 13). 
MARIGOLD 
T 
February 
thru May 
and again in 
September 
11/2 to 2 
Months 
Bloom lasts 2% months. Fine for 
borders or cut flowers. Gigantea 
Sunset Giants best for cutting. 
Will grow in practically any soil. 
Many new sorts have recently 
been developed. Sow in open. 
(See page 14). 
NASTURTIUM 
T 
September 
thru 
March 
2 to 3 
Months 
1 T 
The new double dwarfs afe most 
popular. They produce an im¬ 
mense number of sweetly scented 
flowers with long stems, ideal for 
cutting. Do very well in moist 
places and do not require a rich 
soil. Sow in open. (See page 15). 
PANSY 
H 
September 
thru 
December 
21/2 to 3 
Months 
Probably our best winter edging 
plant. Does best in full sun and 
must have plenty of water. Good 
drainage is essential. Makes 
charming cut flowers. Sow in flats 
after cool weather has started. 
(See page 15). 
PHLOX DRUMMONDI 
H 
September 
thru 
February 
21/2 to 3 
Months 
Grows in relatively poor soil. 
Likes plenty of water and sun¬ 
shine. Bloom lasts about 6 to 8 
weeks. Will reproduce from self- 
sown seed. Excellent for planting 
in barren unsightly places. Sow 
in open. (See page 15). 
POPPY—CALIFORNIA 
H 
September 
thru 
January 
21/2 to 3 
Months 
Likes a fairly dry soil. Sow seed 
early, where plants are to bloom 
because they will not stand trans¬ 
planting easily. Volunteers from 
self-sown seeds. Sow in open. 
(See page 15). 
PETUNIA 
H 
September 
thru 
June 
* 
2% to 3 
Months 
One of Florida’s outstanding an¬ 
nuals. Grows in any moderately 
rich, well drained, moist soil. Can 
be grown throughout the summer 
and single kinds stand consider¬ 
able cold. Useful for bedding and 
for roadside beautification. Sow 
in flats. (See page 16). 
