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DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING IN MAY JUNE 1944 
Flower Garden — Balsam, Cosmos, Gomphrena, Marigold, 
MAY 1944, 

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” Full Last Portulaca, Sunflower, Tithonia, Strawflower, Statice, Vinca, Full Last New First 
Moon Quar. Moon  Quar. Zinnia. Moon Quar. Moon  Quar. 
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8th 15th 22nd = 29th Vegetable Garden—Pole, Bush, and Lima Beans, Corn, Can- 6th 13th 20th 28th 
taloupe, Collards, Okra, Pumpkin, Spinach (Summer), Squashes 
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5 F D Pye All vines can be planted; especially Jack Beans. 4 S D Te 
6 S D $3 Bermuda and other grasses can be planted. 5 M D wie 
a a ee | SF NC Vegetable Garden—Bush and Lima Beans, Corn, Cantaloupe, 
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—__|_—___|—_——__ Annual Delphiniums are adorned with finely cut, feathery 12 M ® an 
14 A foliage which set off to advantage the handsome long floral 13 T ¢ EP 
@ | } spikes of double blossoms. The colors range from pure white — 
15 M ¢ DS through soft shades of lavender and pink to deep blue. 14 W ¢ ax 
16 yh ¢ a GIANT IMPERIAL. Tall, upright, compact, basal branching 15 T ¢ ane 
17 W ¢ =a in habit, the Giant Imperials have superseded all other types 16 is ‘a ised 
SS of Larkspurs for general garden use. Their delphinium-like - 
18 Ah ¢ ne? spikes of double florets are carried on stout stems 4 to 5 feet. be > G py 
19 F ¢ rn? White King. Special Mention, All-America Selections, 1937. ——— |—_—_  ————_ 
fad The flowers are a pure, glistening white, with extremely large pay 
20 Ss G double florets, sometimes measuring 2 inches across, evenly 18 S ¢ 
73 "77 Se Ee aa spaced on the stem. Early, the finest Larkspur. Pkt. 10c. 19 M @ y 
21 S ¢ fay Coral King. Coral King was a running mate to White King 20 T @ 
Pax for All-America recognition. It has the same form and size 21 W wae 
oe a . ave and is different only in color—a beautiful coral pink. Pkt. 10c. 29 T . me 
Blue Spire. Very deep violet blue. Outstanding blue. Pkt. 10c. 93 F 
24 ny ® wy Pink Perfection. The 2-inch florets of rounded broad petals ® i 
5 48 ® wm are evenly and closely spaced on the stem, giving a very 24 S @ RE 
26 F @ te heavy Hollyhock-like cutting spike 24 inches or more in eo 
9 length. Plants are tall, basal branching, upright in habit and 25 S gar 
27 S| ® Re very free flowering. Color is a very luscious shade of lively é ® 
——_ —|—_ - _ | _—__|—__ light pink. Pkt. 10c. 26 M ® ev 
28 S ® gear GLORIA IMPROVED. A rich deep rose salmon. Pkt. 10e. 27 Ak ® eG 
29 M € Re BLUE BELL. Fine medium blue. Pkt. 10c. 28 W D & 
30 T a ee Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 29 T D a 
31 Ww ¢ ev TALL DOUBLE STOCK FLOWERED. A strikingly tall vari- 30 F > | hs 
ety with lateral branches which produce many fine spikes. 
| Finest Mixed. Pkt. 10c. 






BABY’S BREATH, Gypsophila HOLLYHOCK, Althea (p) 
Pretty, free-flowering annuals and perennials. Their misty 
white panicles are largely used for mixing with other cut 
flowers. Height, 1 to 3 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. 10c. 
HIBISCUS (p) 
Showy shrub-like plants bearing profusely, white, pink and 
red flowers of enormous size during the summer and fall. 
Mixed Colors. Pkt. 10ce. 
JOB’S TEAR, Coix (a) 
Lachrymae (a). Curious ornamntal grass from East 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. 
The beautiful color effects produced by the planting of these 
flowers, render them indispensable for the old-fashioned gar- 
den or the herbaceous border. Height, 6 to 12 feet. 
Indian Spring (a). Semi and double flowers of bright rose and 
rosy carmine. Its many flowered branches produce a continu- 
ous show until frost. Sow fall or early spring: Flowers five 
months from seed. Pkt. 15c. 
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. 
ICE PLANT, Mesembryanthemum (a) 
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum. Dwarf plant of a trailing 
habit, adapted for vases, rock work, etc. 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. 
Regular Fertilizing Pays 
