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The final touch of beauty in the modern garden is supplied 
by the flower beds and borders. The mere mention of hardy 
flowers brings to mind grandmother’s garden of bygone days. 
Perhaps it bordered a path, or was at the end of a walk, maybe 
against a background of evergreens, a fence or a wall. Wher- 
ever located, its charm depended not upon artificial arrangement 
or elaborate formal design, but upon a simple treatment with 
old floral friends. 
Let’s take a lesson from nature and plant in the oldfashioned 
garden the sturdy, hardy kinds that do not require constant 
attention, yet amply repay a little care. If we plant in masses 
and watch that we do not plant a tall growing variety in front 
of a dwarf, we can scarcely help producing a charming effect. 
We will use the more delicate flowers as nature uses them, where 
they have an opportunity to develop. Some at the front of the 
border, some in nooks and corners, some in the rock garden, 
than which there is no better place to display the dainty and 
unusual. There need not be a dull day from the time Corcuses 
and Snowdrops timidly lift their heads in spring until Chrysan- 
themums bid farewell to autumn. 
To aid in planning, the blooming dates for Southern Mis- 
souri and the height are given. Plant in masses for best effect. 
Three, six or a dozen in a group give a much better display than 
if scattered through the border. Sun or shade in the description 
indicates the condition under which the plant thrives best. Few 
plants can mature seed and continue blooming. The statement 
that a plant blooms all summer, or for a long time, assumes 
that the old flowers are cut off as they fade. It only takes a 
short time once or twice a week. This, with good garden soil, 
enriched with well rotted manure or bone meal if deficient in 
fertility, occasional shallow cultivation and watering during 
dry spells, will give excellent results. 
Plants by Parcel Post 
Plants vary in weight and there are 8 zones. For Missouri 
and adjoining states allow 10c for the first and 1% to 3c for 

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each additional plant. Any surplus will be refunded. 
These are good, strong, outdoor grown plants, not the 
small plants offered in low priced collections. Six or more 
of a kind at the dozen rate. 
Plants dug when blooming, with ball of earth, 25c each 
minimum. 
Baby’s Breath, Bristol Fairy; Gypsophila Bristol Fairy 
One of the best flowers for producing an airy, graceful ef- 
fect in the garden or in vases of cut flowers. Dainty double 
white flowers %4 in. across arranged in large, loose clusters on 
stems 2 to 3 ft. tall in June. If dried for winter use cut before 
fully open and hang tips down. Thrives in sun, preferably in 
a limy soil. Strong plants, 50c each, 3 for $1.35. 
Balloon-Flower; Chinese Bell-Flower; Platycodon 
grandiflora 
So named from the odd balloon-like buds which open into 5- 
pointed broad bell-shaped blue flowers 2% to 3 in. across, at 
the tips of the branches on stems 1% to 3 ft. tall in latter 
June, sometimes at intervals during summer. It should have 
well drained soil. 20c each; 3 for 45c; $1.50 per doz. 
Blanket Flower; Gaillardia grandiflora 
It blooms from latter May until heavy frost, in spite of heat, 
cold, wet and drouth. Flowers daisy-like, 2 to 3 in. across. 
maroon bordered yellow, as gaudy as a Navajo blanket, on 
stems 1% to 2% ft. tall. Prefers full sun. Very free from in- 
sects and diseases. Divide and replant every 2 or 3 years. Very 
effective in combination with Shasta Daisies. 15c¢ each, 3 for 
40c, $1.50 per doz. 
Bleeding Heart; Dicentra spectabilis 
An old time favorite, rich in sentiment and association. 
Heart-shaped rosy-carmine flowers with protruding white inner 
petals drooping on long stems 1% to 2 ft. high, carried well 
above the foliage, in latter April. Needs rich, fairly light soil. 
succeeds in full sun; excellent im shade. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
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