Ornamental Gourds 
Why not grow a few ornamental 
gourds this season? They can be trained 
over old stumps, fences or trellis. They 
should be planted in fairly rich, well- | 
drained soil in full sunlight. After the 
buds appear, add a small amount of 
commercial fertilizer worked into the 
soil near the plants. Use water only 
when the soil is real dry and then water 
well. When gourds are ripe they can be 
put to many uses: table decorations, 
bird houses, etc. Gourds fascinate both 
young and old, so why not grow a few 
gourds? 

Set out a few rhubarb chard plants 
among your flower border, see what a 
wonderful effect these glossy curled 
leaves will make. 

The Spry dwarf marigold is still one 
of the best to border the walk from the 
front gate. It will be in bloom many 
weeks if you do not allow it to go to 
seed. 
There are over 300 varieties of zin- 
nias and marigolds. We do not carry 
them all but we have enough to suit 
everyone’s individual taste. 

If you do not have the proper condi- 
tions to start asters from seed it will be 
better to purchase the plants all ready 
to set out. 

Start your trench for Sweet peas as 
early aS you can; use plenty of well- 
decomposed compost with a liberal sup- 
ply of commercial fertilizer worked into 
the bottom six inches of soil. Cover 
with two inches of unfertilized soil on 
which to plant the seeds. February is 
one of the best months to plant sweet 
peas to get good early blooms. 

A 12-inch board is ideal for use in 
setting out plants. It serves as a marker 
for the rows and prevents walking on 
the soft earth. 
POTASSIUM NITRATE or SALT 
PETRE for burning stumps. 5 pounds 
for $1.10. 


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