MAY 1942 





. Flower Garden — Balsam, Cosmos, Gomphrena, Marigold, —— y 
Last New First Full Portulaca, Sunflower, Tithonia, Strawflower, Statice, Vinca, Last New First Full” 
Quar. Moon Quar. Moon Zinnia. Quar. Moon Quar. ea) 
(a All varieties of flowering vines and gourds should be planted 
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All lawn grasses can be planted this month. 
7th 14th 29th Vegetable Garden—Pole, Bush, and Lima Beans, Corn. Can- 5th 13th 21st es 
a7 taloupe, Collards, Okra, Pumpkin, Spinach (Summer), Squashes 
s Sa ae Laan and Watermelons. 2 s as o 
S gg | §2 Eg Field — Cow Peas, Field Peas, Soy and Velvet Beans, = 23 28 g 8 
° a= on | os Feterita, Egyptian Wheat, Sorghum and all varieties of Field S ae 8a ons 
ra =o = Corn. a a si as Pi 
> Nursery Stock. ———— —_ | —_____ 
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; a Portulaca, Sunflower, Tithonia, Strawflower, Statice, Vinca, ; alk 
4 M ay airy Fe Zinnia. 4 r © oe 
5 T @® | wad& All vines can be planted; especially Jack Beans. 5 F q a 
6 W ®@ | Ss Bermuda and other grasses can be planted. 6 S ¢ =P 
T Vegetable Garden—Bush and Lima Beans, Corn, Cantaloupe, a 
7 ‘(i | Bb Collards, Okra, Pumpkin, Spinach (Summer), Squashes, Water- 
8 EF G¢ Baath melons. 7 S ¢ ae 
9 S G pad Field—A1l varieties of Cow Peas, and Field Beans and Grain 8 M ¢ ang 
a at = Sorghums should be planted. 9 ah G fa 
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122 /T | «| qe LARKSPUR (a) 12 | F | acl 
13 | Joa Annual Delphiniums are adorned with finely cut, feathery 13 S @ 
14 Ms G foliage which set off to advantage the handsome long floral Moatee a 
® fay spikes of double blossoms. The colors range from pure white 
15 F @® yp through soft shades of lavender and pink to deep blue. 14 S @ fe os 
16 S @ yy GIANT IMPERIAL. Tall, upright, compact, basal branching 15 M ® oad 
ule Cary in habit, the Giant Imperials have superseded all other types 16 T ® ee 
oO arkspurs for general garden use. eir delphinium-like 
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17 35 ® ip spikes of double florets are carried on stout stems 4 to 5 feet. 17 W @ RE 
18 M @ i = a White King. Special Mention, All-America Selections. 1937. 18 T ® Qe 
19 a ® oe The flowers are a pure, glistening white, with extremely large 19 F ® ov 
double florets, sometimes measuring 2 inches across, evenly Ss ; 
20 W ® RE spaced on the stem. Early, the finest Larkspur. Pkt. 10c. 20 @ ev 
21 ab @ | Rae Coral King. Coral King was a running mate to White King | oa aie 
22 F ® ri for All-America recognition. It has the same form and size 21 S D 53 
23 S " a and is different only in color—a beautiful coral pink. Pkt. 10c. 22 M > 54 
Blue Spire. Very deep violet blue. Outstanding blue. Pkt. 10c. 93 | T 2 os 
SPs Hirbeen | maa Pink Perfection. The 2-inch florets of rounded broad petals | 
24 S D | av _are evenly and closely spaced on the stem, giving a very 24 | W | D erin 
OF M D 53 heavy Hollyhock-like cutting spike 24 inches or more in 25 | T Dd tte 
9 length. Plants are tall, basal branching, upright in habit and 26 } F && 
6 oy) D 3 _very free flowering. Color is a very luscious shade of lively D 
7 W D | “die light pink: Pkt. 10e. D4 S i) cg 
28 T D | te | GLORIA IMPROVED. A rich deep rose salmon. Pkt. 10c. a 
29 F ® | dr BLUE BELL. Fine medium blue. Pkt. 10c. 28 S ® wk 
30 S @ er Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 29 M @ ok 
Bias MESS Ss. |. TALL DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED. A strikingly tall vari- Ene ed By @ Ss 
wr > ety with lateral branches which produce many fine spikes. 
31 S ® ides Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 


BABY’‘S BREATH, Gypsophila 
Pretty, free flowering annuals and perennials. Their misty 
white panicles are largely used for mixing with other cut 
flowers. Height, 1 to 8 feet. 
Elegans Grandiflora (a). London Market Improved. An im- 
proved annual strain with single large pure white flowers. 
Sow at intervals for a supply of flowers throughout the sum- 
mer. Height, 2 feet Pkt. 10c. 
Elegans carminea. A deep rose colored form of above. Pkt. 10c. 
Paniculata White (p). Hardy perennial with sprays of tiny 
rose-shaped blooms. If cut before the flowers are fully opened, 
sprays can be used in winter bouquets. Height, 3 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
HELIOTROPE, Cherry Pie (a) 
Clusters of dark blue to deep violet flowers against dull 
green foliage. Rapid grower. Start early for fine flowering 
plants all summer. Delightful fragrance. Pkt. 10ce. 
HIBISCUS (p) 
Showy shrub-like plants bearing profusely, white, pink and 
red flowers of enormous size during the summer and fall. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10e. 
JOB’S TEAR, Coix (a) 
Lachrymae (a). Curious ornamntal grass from Hast India with 
corn-like leaves and seeds of slate color, wonderfully lustrous. 
Valuable for bouquets, with everlasting’ flowers and strings of 
handsome beads are formed from the seeds. Plant in spring. 
Height, 3 feet. Pkt. 10c. 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING IN MAY 

JUNE 1942 





HOLLYHOCK, Althea (p) 
The beautiful color effects produced by the planting of these 
flowers, render them indispensable for the old-fashioned eat 
den or the herbaceous border. Height, 6 to 12 feet. 
Indian Spring (a). Semi and double flowers of bright rose ane 
rosy carmine. Its many flowered branches produce a continu- 
ous show until frost. Sow fall or early spring. Flowers five 
months from seed. Pkt. 15ce. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING. The well-known double Hollyhocks. 
These are set many times as a tall background. 
Double Scarlet. Pkt. 10c. Double White. Pkt. 10c. 
Double Pink. Pkt. 10c. Double Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
Double Yellow. Pkt. 10c. 9 
ICE PLANT, Mesembryanthemum (a) 
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum. Dwarf plant of a trailing 
habit, adapted for vases, rock work, ete. The surface of the 
foliage is covered with panicles, resembling crystals of ice 
glistening in the sun, forming a curious and attractive dis- 
play. Height, 6 inches. Pkt. 10c. 
LANTANA (hhp) 
Rapid growing plants; the flowers are borne in Verbena- 
like heads embracing every shade of pink, purple, orange and 
white. Height, 2 feet. Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 
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