_._ Annuals for Early Spring Sowing On Surface Between Bulbs 
Geltonie Poppies. Yellow, gold, Gyo ernmord: Various shades 
mson., ink, white, lilac, crimson. 
Candytuft. White, lilac, crimson. Shirley Poppies. Pink, rose and 
Clarkia. Pink, white, rose. variegated. 
Larkspur. Blue, pink, rose, white. Portulaca. Most brilliant red and 
Lobelia. Blue. yellow shades. 
Schizanthus. Various combinations. 
Plants to Use After Removing Bulbs 
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Asters Lupins 
Begonias. Tuberous-rooted Marigolds 
(in partial shade). Snapdragons 
Cannas Verbenas 
Clarkia Violas 
Heliotrope Zinnias 
These Annual Flowers Make Splendid Hedges 
Balsam Helichrysum 
Four O'clock Kochia 
Low Growing Hardy Plants—Up to 12 inches 
Achillea tomentosa 
Alyssum saxatile 
Arabis alpina (Rockcress) 
Bellis (English Daisy) 
Campanula carpatica 
Dianthus (Pinks) 
Heuchera (Coralbells 
Iberis (Hardy Candytuft) 
Phlox subulata 
Primula vulgaris 
Veronica incana 
Viola 
Hardy Plants—12 to 24 inches tall 
Anthemis 
Aquilegia 
Astilbe 
Chrysanthemum 
Gaillardia 
Christmas Rose 
Hens cee (Day Lily) 
ris 
Lavandula (Lavender) 
Linum (Flax) 
Monarda 
Oriental Poppy 
Pentstemon 
Peony 
Phlox 
Platycodon 
Polemonium 
Salvia 
Scabiosa 
Statice 
Stokesia 
Trollius 
Tall Growing Perennials 
Aconitum (Aconite) 
Artemisia lactiflora 
Aster, Hardy 
Boltonia 
Delphinium 
Helenium autumnale 
Hibiscus 
Hollyhocks 
Lupinus (Lupines) 
Physostegia 
Rudbeckia 
Thalictrum 
Helianthus 
Hardy Plants for Special Uses 
Among Rocks Hot, Dry Situations 
Alyssum saxatile Achillea 
Adquilegia Anthemis 
Campanula carpatica Aster, Hardy 
Cerastium Coreopsis 
Heuchera. (Coralbells) Dianthus plumarius 
Iberis Echinops (Globe Thistle) 
Pentstemon Helianthus 
Phlox subulata Iris, Bearded 
Saxifrage Papaver (Iceland Poppy) 
Sedum Rudbeckia 
Veronica repens Sedum 
Yucca 
Perennials for Semi-Shady Places 
Aconite Lobelia cardinalis 
Anchusa Mertensia virginica 
Anemone japonica Monarda 
Aquilegia Myosotis 
Phlox divaricata 
Campanula rotundifolia 
Physostegia 
Christmas Rose 
Digitalis Platycodon 
Doronicum Primula 
Hemerocallis Pulmonaria (Lungwort) 
Hollyhock Vinca minor 
Jacob’s Ladder Viola 
Linaria 
The Annual Flowers Do Well In Porch and Window Boxes 
Ageratum Phlox 
Alyssum Portulaca 
Centaurea (Dusty Miller) Salvia 
Lobelia Tagetes 
Nasturtiums Verbena 
Pansy Zinnia, Mexican 
Petunias 
TIPS ON PLANTING 
Sow outdoors many varieties of annuals, reserving space in the sunny 
window or cold frame for only the choicest or newest. It’s so easy to 
plant annuals right in the ground and with such remarkable results that 
any illusions about the miracle of seed planting are stripped away 
completely. 
Annuals make few cultural demands. Good seed planted at the right 
time in well-prepared soil sums it up neatly. 
There is no hard and fast rule as to how deep seeds should be planted 
save that those first tender leaves shouldn’t have to push too hard or 
too far to reach air and sunlight. 
The earlier seeds are planted, the shallower, for in April soil is wetter 
and heavier than in May. Depth of planting is sensibly adjusted to the 
week of planting, the size of the seed and the dryness of the soil. 
A good idea in order to keep your planting from being too thick is 
to mix the seed with five times its bulk of fine, thoroughly dry sand. 
In any case be sure to firm down the soil with your hands or tamp it 
down with the back of the rake so that the seeds are brought into con- 
tact with the warmth and moisture in the earth in order to germinate. 
Hard coated seeds such as Sweet Peas and Morning Glories will grow 
faster if they are soaked overnight in a teacup of water before planting. 
Cultivate after every rain or irrigation, when the soil has dried out 
sufficiently to crumble. This kills weeds that have sprouted and breaks 
the soil crust. One inch is deep enough to stir the soil. 
Annual flowers will keep blooming if the flowers are not allowed to 
go to seed. Many varieties slow down, but can be revived by cutting 
back the top growth severely. 
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Planning Chart and Plan for Vegetable Gardeners 
Feet of Number of Inches Seed for 
Row for Days to Between 50 Feet 
4 People Maturity Rows of Row 
Beans chy ait ya ene 200 50-55 18 Yq Ib. 
Beans, ilimd mae oe 100 60-80 24 VY, Ib. 
Beans, poleus: pe eee 50 65-75 36 VY ‘Ib. 
Beans, pole Lima ....... 50 75-85 36 WY Ib. 
Bectsaus ocr eter ae 150 45-60 12 Y2 oz. 
Broccolis (Rite recia = sree 50 50-60 30 Itpki: 
Brussels Sprouts (P) ..... BS) 90-100 30 1 pkt. 
Gabbage™ LP )ibia teases 40 60-90 24 1 pkt. 
WOrrots Vea torte es tapers 200 65-80 1 WY oz. 
ECaulifloweren(P) see 50 55-65 24 1 pkt. 
Celery a(R) Riereleae So tee 50 100-140 30 1 pkt. 
COmm tou eat eee ene week 400 55-75 36 1 pkt. 
Cucumber wire reece an 25 45-65 48 1 pkt 
Egoplanta (CP) anes 25 70-85 30 1 pkt. 
Ercivie: mrciacsaten a eerercrapt ia one 50 70-95 15 1 pkt. 
Kohlrabiseuctace sneer anit 50 50-60 12 Wy oz. 
Leek Aen ete nistereiwie a ois 50 130 18 YW oz. 
LOttucenrmte pam eneete es ee 100 40-80 12 1 pkt. 
Muskmelonsiv nomencta scans 50 80-90 48 Ipkt: 
OK Pies thin ne Sener obit. 25 50-70 30 V> OZ. 
Onions: 0 ae, a ee ie. 200 90-110 12 VW Oz. 
Parsley 9 Se les.sarvatites Gciave' 8 10 70-90 12 WY oz. 
POrsnmiDS are ute oe er deer ud 50 90-100 18 Wy oz. 
Peds midWor tins ais aneariste 400 60-70 24 V4 Ib. 
Péas patoalltgi soa. eis 200 80-90 36 V4 Ib. 
Peppersm.GP op aan cave. Sas 25 60-80 24 1 pkt. 
Pumpkinghvanss.te8 cee eck 25 100-120 U7 1 pkt. 
Radishiitrt. cccr ucts 50 25-40 eZ. 1 oz. 
Rutabagaiiie cscs ool. 50 20 60 2 pkts 
SalSify aes oti tee iek. 50 100-125 1S 1 oz. 
SpindchiMrin eases 150 40-50 JP poz: 
Spinach, N. Zealand ..... 25 60 36 Yo Oz. 
Squash, summer ......... 25 55-65 48 1 pkt. 
Squash, winter .......... 50 100-120 60 2 pkts. 
Swissi.Ghard¥k). ciao ae 25 45-55 18 1 oz. 
MOmMatOeS WP.) ke tare cee ciara 100 60-100 36 1 pkt. 
TUnnipSees sad toi Re WS) 40-75 lis VW oz. 
Watermelonswas ooibice ose 25 75-120 72 2 pkts. 
Corn is sweetest when in the milk stage. This can be recognized by 
the silk turning brown and dry and the cob leaning away from the 
stalk. When lightly squeezed there is a springy feel to the ear. 
Cucumbers make the best salads when the seeds are still immature. 
The fruits are best if they are about 34 of the mature length. 
Melons should be vine ripened for real flavor. This can be told when 
the stalk starts to separate from the fruit. The blossom end should have 
a soft, springy feel when pressed. 
Peas are sweetest just as the seeds reach mature size. This can be 
learned by pressing the pods lightly. If the seeds feel about the same 
size as the ones you planted, and the pod is a bright green it is ready 
for picking. 
VITAMINS IN VEGETABLES 
Nutrition experts say that most of us are poorly nourished. As we 
all know now, even our ‘’Three Good Squares A Day” often do not 
give us certain minerals and vitamins that we need. These necessary 
elements may be bought at the drugstore, but they can also be home 
grown for less cost. Garden fresh vegetables can provide nearly all of 
them in ample quantity. Following is a table showing just a few of 
the vegetable sources of vitamins available from your garden: 
ASPARAGUS B-1, C, B-2 CAULIFLOWER Cc, B-2 
BEANS, string A, C CORN, sweet A, B-1, C, B-2 
BEANS, Lima A, B-1, C, B-2. LETTUCE, feaf A, B-1, C, 
BROCCOLI A, B-1, C, B-2) SPINACH A, C, B- 
CABBAGE C, B-2 SQUASH, Hubbard A 
CARROTS A TOMATOES A, C 
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