Japanese and Chinese.—

Varieties:

GUIDE FOR THE BEST ANNUAL FLOWERS

Common and Botanical Name;
Hints on Cultivation		Color, Height and Time in BloomKind of Soil and Light Required
Blooming in May
Pansies (Viola tricolor), generally wintered in frames, but protected with leaves often survive the winter outdoors.Various; 7 inches; 8 weeks.Rich, light; partial shade.
Trailing Catchfly (Silene pendula).—For succession from May 15th to July 15th sow outdoors September 1st, and again in early spring.Pink, white; 12 inches; 4 weeks.Light, rich loam; sun.
Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus).—With moisture and frequent picking will bloom longer.Blue; 24 inches; 10 weeks.Light; sun.
Calliopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria).—Calliopsis elegans is one of the best browns among flowers.Yellow and brown; 24 inches; 12 weeks.Light; sun.
Blooming in June
Giant Spider Plant (Cleome spinosa).—Usually planted in the front of shrubbery.Rosy purple; 36 inches; 4 weeks.Light; sun.
Ageratum (Ageratum conyzoides).—Sow seed under glass in March. For edging.Blue; 8 inches; 16 weeks.Rich, light; sun or half shade.
Annual Phlox (Phlox Drummondi).—Remove fading flowers daily.Various; 12 inches; 12 weeks.Rich, moist; sun.
Monkey Flower (Mimulus luteus).—Spotted petals. Flowers somewhat resemble a snapdragon.Various; 36 inches; 6 weeks.Rich, moist; shade.
Three-colored Gilia (Gilia tricolor).—A profuse bloomer. Sow seeds where plants are to grow by May 1st, and it will bloom in late June.Various; 24 inches; 8 weeks.Any good; sun.
Shirley Poppy (Papaver Rhœas).—A form of the common corn poppy. Sow seeds in the poppy bed in early September or April.Various; 24 inches; 2 weeks.Good, moisture; sun.
Sweet Pea (Lathyrus odoratus).—Manure and moisture cause abundance of blossoms. Sow seed March 20th near New York. Cut flowers daily.Various; 72 inches; 8 weeks.Heavy, rich loam; sun.
Candytuft (Iberis umbellata).—Sow early where plants are to stand.Various; 8 inches; 4 weeks.Good; sun.
Petunia (Petunia hybrida).—Grow somewhat apart from low plants because straggling.White, pink; 12 inches; 16 weeksGood; sun.
Western Wallflower (Erysimum asperum).—For May bloom sow in September, for June flowers sow in April.Orange; 18 inches; 4 weeks.Dry; sun.
Antirrhinum or Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus).—Sow in hotbed in February for June bloom.Various; 24 inches; 12 weeks.Rich, moist sun.
Blooming in July
Lavatera (Lavatera tri).—Sow early May where plants are to grow.Pink, white; 24 inches; 5 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Clarkia neriifolia (Clarkia elegans).—Clarkia pulchella is also useful for edging beds.White, lilac, pink; 24 inches; 6 weeks.Light, rich; sun or half shade.
Large-flowered Godetia (Œnothera Whitneyi).—The large-flowered species. Some with spotted throats.White, lilac, pink; 12 inches; 6 weeks.Good; sun.
Early Cosmos (Cosmos binnatus).—Very rich soil makes it bloom too late.White, pink, crimson; 48 inches; 8 weeks.Light; sun.
Sweet Alyssum (Alyssum maritimum).—Blooms till frost. Trim back moderately when flowers fade.White; 8 inches; 14 weeks.Light; sun.
Nicotiana affinis (Nicotiana alata).—Very fragrant at night. Plants usually started in cold frame.White; 36 inches; 12 weeks.Light; sun or part shade.
Sander’s Nicotiana (Nicotiana Sanderæ).—More satisfactory as a greenhouse plant, steadily improving.Various; 36 inches; 12 weeks.Light, rich; sun or part shade.
Arctotis grandis (Arctotis grandis).—Petals white above, lilac beneath. Blue-centered daisy.White and lilac; 18 inches; 14 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Stock, Gilliflower (Matthiola incana, var. annua).—For July bloom sow February in greenhouse or hotbed.Various; 18 inches; 12 weeks.Deep, rich; sun.
Annual Larkspur (Delphinium Ajacis).—Sow seeds in September outdoors to have flowers July 1st.Various; 18 inches; 8 weeks.Good, light; sun.
Bedding Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus).—Blooms till frost in partial shade if watered.Blue; 10 inches; 12 weeks.Light, rich, moist; half shade.
Wishbone Flower (Torenia Fournieri).—Set five inches apart in two or three lines.Blue; 8 inches; 12 weeks.Light, rich, moist; half shade.
Phacelia congesta (Phacelia congesta)—An interesting little plant for border edge.Blue; 12 inches; 6 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
African Marigold (Tagetes erecta).—Colors range from deep orange to sulphur yellow.Yellow; 36 inches; 16 weeks.Rich; sun.
California Poppy (Eschscholzia Californica).—Sow early in border edge. Avoid transplanting.Yellow; 15 inches; 16 weeks.Rich; sun.
Giant Tulip (Hunnemannia fumariæfolia).—Bushy in habit. Sow seeds in May outdoors.Yellow, red; 24 inches; 8 weeks.Rich; sun.
Annual Gaillardia (Gaillardia pulchella).—Best kinds belong to var. picta. Profuse bloomer.[151]Crimson, red, yellow; 24 inches; 14 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Salvia or Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens).—Don’t place near pink flowers. Start indoors in March.Red; 36 inches; 14 weeks.Good; sun or half shade.
Youth and Old Age (Zinnia elegans).—Rather stiff, but splendid for mass effects in garden.Various; 36 inches; 14 weeks.Rich; sun.
Rose Moss (Portulaca grandiflora).—Sow outdoors June 1st. It self-sows freely.Various; 6 inches; 14 weeks.Light, sun.
Balsam (Impatiens Balsamina).—Balsamina hortensis strain is best. Pinch plants once.Various; 24 inches; 6 weeks.Light, rich, moist; sun.
Painted Tongue (Salpiglossis nuala).—Beautiful venation. Best started under glass.Various; 18 inches; 8 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Verbena.—Sow indoors in February to get earliest bloom.Various; 12 inches; 10 weeks.Rich, light, moist; sun.
Blooming in August
Three-Colored Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum carinatum).—Sometimes called “painted daisy.”Various; 24 inches; 8 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Mourning Bride (Scabiosa atropurpurea).—Sown in April for early August bloom.Various; 24 inches; 8 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
China Asters (Callistephus Chinensis).—Dig in wood ashes around roots to prevent diseases.Various; 24 inches; 6 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Everlasting (Helichrysum bracteatum).—This shade is by far the most desirable.Deep red; 36 inches; 8 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Didiscus (Trachymene cærulea).—Sow Didiscus cæruleus under glass in April.Light blue; 24 inches; 8 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Blooming in September
China Aster (Callistephus hortensis).—Dig in wood ashes to prevent aster disease.Various; 24 inches; 4 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus).—Dig around it and jolt it in midsummer.Pink, white and red; 6 inches; 2 weeks.Fairly good; sun.
Blooming in October
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale).—They begin to bloom in September.Purple, white, pink; 4 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Datsch’s Aster (Aster Datschi).—Latest aster of its color in trade.White; 36 inches; 3 weeks.Good, deep; sun.
Himalayan Aster (Aster trinervis).—Latest aster of its color in trade.Violet-purple; 30 inches; 3 weeks.Good, deep; sun.
Tea Rose (Rosa Chinensis).—Last bloom of the monthly or tea rose.Various; 24 inches; 2 weeks.Rich, deep; sun.
Perennial Larkspur (Delphinium sp.).—Cut back larkspur after annual bloom.Blue; 24 inches; 2 weeks.Deep, rich; sun.
Everbloom Torch Lily (Kniphofia Pfitzerii).—Store roots of Tritoma Pfitzerii in cellar over winter.Orange-scarlet; 36 inches; 6 weeks.Rich, deep; sun.
Blooming in November
Pompon Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Indicum).—Buttons one-half inch across or flowers one inch across.Various; 36 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, loam; sun.

GUIDE FOR THE BEST PERENNIAL FLOWERS

Common and Botanical Name;
Hints on Cultivation		Color, Height and Time in BloomKind of Soil and Light Required
Blooming in March
Anemone or Hepatica (Hepatica triloba).—For wild garden or rock garden. Evergreen.Blue, lilac, pink, white; 5 inches; 3 weeks.Rich, drained loam; shade.
Blooming in April
Bluebell (Mertensia Virginica).—Leave undisturbed for years. Foliage dies in summer.Blue; 16 inches; 3 weeks.Rich loam; sun.
Shooting Star (Dodecatheon Meadia).—Its English name is very descriptive.Pink; 8 inches; 3 weeks.Good; partial shade.
Wild Sweet William (Phlox divaricata).—The tallest of the early phloxes.Blue; 16 inches; 4 weeks.Rich; sun or shade.
Sweet Violet (Viola adorata).—Blooms again in autumn.Blue; 8 inches; 6 weeks.Heavy rich; sun or shade.
Rock Cress (Arabis albida).—For edgings, carpeting bare spots, covering banks, etc.White; 4 inches; 3 weeks.Any; sun.
Large-Leaved Saxifrage (Saxifraga sp.).—The different species known to the trade as Saxifraga Megasea generally appear in early April.White, blue, pink; 12 inches; 2 weeks.Any; partial shade.
Moss Pink (Phlox subulata).—Spreads rapidly. Moss-like foliage. Carpets ground.[152]Pink; 6 inches; 4 weeks.Good; full sun.
English Primrose (Primula vulgaris).—Some moisture is necessary to produce fine blossoms.Yellow; 9 inches; 3 weeks.Light rich; full sun.
Leopard’s Bane (Doronicum plantagineum, var. excelsum).—Showiest early flower of the daisy family. Flowers sometimes four inches across. Give scattering bloom all season.Yellow; 10 inches; 4 weeks.Any; sun or semi-shade.
Poppy Mallow (Callirhoe involucrata).—Hardy. May bloom again in late summer.Red, purple; 9 inches; 8 weeks.Good sun.
Blooming in May
Spiderwort (Tradescantia Virginiana).—For mixed borders, wild garden or front of shrubbery.Violet, blue; 24 inches; 12 weeks.Good; sun or half shade.
Many-Leaved Lupine (Lupinus polyphyllus).—Easily raised from seed. Soil must not dry quickly.Blue, white; 36 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, heavy; sun or shade.
Common Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris).—Also grow A. chrysantha (yellow), and A. Canadensis (red).Violet, white; 36 inches; 5 weeks.Rich; sun or shade.
German Iris (Iris Germanica).—Plant rhizomes flat, cover half their depth. Best transplanted after bloom. Keep from contact with manure.Various; 24 inches; 3 weeks.Good; sun.
Scotch Pink (Dianthus plumarius).—Evergreen. Don’t cover with litter in winter.White, pink; 10 inches; 2 weeks.Good; sun.
Garden Heliotrope (Valeriana officinalis).—Sweet spicy fragrance; rapid spreader; an old favorite.White; 36 inches; 3 weeks.Good; sun or half shade.
Yellow Larkspur (Delphinium nudicaule).—Grows wild near streams in northern California, a pretty, early variety for the garden.Yellow; 12 inches; 10 weeks.Deep, rich, sandy loam; sun.
Brown and Yellow Corn Flower (Lepachys columnaris, var. pulcherrima).—Grown as an annual for bedding. Start indoors in March; it will bloom June to September.Brown and yellow; 24 inches; 12 weeks.Any good; sun.
Lily-of-the-Valley (Convallaria majalis).—Divide every four or five years if crowded. Plant six or seven pips in a bunch.White; 8 inches; 3 weeks.Good, heavy; partial shade.
Bachelor’s Button (Ranunculus acris, var. flore pleno).—Easiest to raise of the yellow buttons.Yellow; 18 inches; 5 weeks.Good, moist; partial shade.
Cowslip (Primula officinalis).—Small flowers well above leaves. Water during drought.Yellow; 8 inches; 3 weeks.Moist, deep, light; part shade.
Lemon Lily (Hemerocallis flava).—This sweet scented flower is the best Hemerocallis.Yellow; 18 inches; 4 weeks.Good; sun or partial shade.
Early Peony (Pæonia officinalis).—This European species is the parent of the early peonies; blooms fortnight before the Chinese peonies.Red, white; 6 inches; 8 weeks.Rich, heavy; sun.
Carolina Phlox (Phlox ovata).—A rich color for the front of a bed.Rosy red; 8 inches; 4 weeks.Good, light; sun.
Bleeding Heart (Dicentra spectabilis).—Commonly planted in fall. Sold by bulb dealers also.Rosy red; 18 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Pyrethrum (Chrysanthemum coccineum).—Pyrethrum roseum dies from too much moisture in clay soil. Wilts if too dry.Pink, white; 24 inches; 5 weeks.Rich, deep, light; sun.
English Daisy (Bellis perennis).—Best to winter in cold frames. Water freely while growing.Pink, white; 6 inches; 8 weeks.Rich, rather heavy; sun.
Siberian Primrose (Primula cortusoides).—One of the latest primroses. Flowers one inch across.Pink; 12 inches; 5 weeks.Dry, rich; sun.
Blooming in June
Perennial Larkspur (Delphinium formosum).—D. Zalil is yellow, two feet. D. elatum is blue, six feet. D. Chinensis is a dwarf kind, two feet.Blue; 24 inches; 6 weeks.Rich, well-drained, heavy; sun.
Canterbury Bells (Campanula Medium).—Biennial, needs winter protection. Var. calycanthema best.Blue, white, pink; 24 inches; 5 weeks.Rich, not too light; sun.
Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea).—Short-lived perennial but self-sows. Highest type is var. gloxiniæflora, best sown in August; wintered in cold frames.Purple; 36 inches; 5 weeks.Light, good, moist; sun; shade.
Beard-Tongue (Pentstemon diffusus).—Tall slender spikes of light purplish blue flower.Blue; 24 inches; 3 weeks.Good soil; partial shade.
Japanese Iris (Iris lævigata).—Largest flowered iris. Needs more moisture.Various; 48 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, moist; sun.
Siberian Columbine (Aquilegia Sibirica).—Give columbine seeds light soil; plants rather heavy soil.Light blue; 24 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, dry; sun or half shade.
False Indigo (Baptisia australis).—Resembles the lupine.Blue; 36 inches; 3 weeks.Good; sun.
Douglas’ Clematis (Clematis Douglasi).—Bell-shaped flowers darker within than without.Blue; 24 inches; 3 weeks.Rich, light loam; sun.
Jacob’s Ladder (Polemonium cæruleum).—Likes moisture. An old-time flower.[153]Blue, white; 24 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, deep loam; sun.
Amsonia (Amsonia Tabernæmontana).—Subshrub with willow-like leaves. Grows well in shrubbery.Blue; 24 inches; 4 weeks.Good; sun.
Goat’s Beard (Aruncus astilboides).—Feathery-spiked flowers. Fine cut foliage.White; 24 inches; 3 weeks.Good; sun.
Pearl Achillea (Achillea Ptarmica, var. Pearl).—Fence in roots with a square of boards.White; 24 inches; 12 weeks.Rich; sun.
Phlox Miss Lingard (Phlox maculata, var. Miss Lingard).—Healthiest and best variety of common early perennial garden phlox.White; 18 inches; 6 weeks.Rich; sun.
Gas Plant (Dictamnus Fraxinella).—Will also grow in partial shade. Very long-lived.White, pink; 24 inches.Rich, heavy; sun.
Hardy Yucca (Yucca flaccida).—“Yucca filamentosa” of nurserymen, not of botanists. Transplant only in early spring. Makes new plants every year by suckers.White; 60 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, light loam; sun.
Golden Marguerite (Anthemis tinctoria).—Divide every year. Var. Kelwayi best.Yellow; 12 inches; 10 weeks.Good; sun.
Perennial Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata).—Don’t let it go to seed.Yellow; 18 inches; 10 weeks.Good; sun.
Woolly Yarrow (Achillea tomentosa).—Carpets the ground in early June.Yellow; 8 inches; 4 weeks.Dry, rich; sun.
Perennial Gaillardia (Gaillardia aristata).—The yellow with maroon disk is perhaps the best. Blooms steadily till frost if fading flowers are cut.Yellow; 12 inches; 16 weeks.Good, light; sun.
Thin-Leaved Coneflower (Rudbeckia triloba).—Biennial, but blooms first year and self-sows.Yellow; 36 inches; 5 weeks.Rich, moist; sun.
Wild Indigo (Baptisia tinctoria).—Baptisia australis, blue, is showier.Yellow; 24 inches; 4 weeks.Good; sun.
German Catchfly (Lychnis Viscaria).—Beautiful, old-fashioned, long-lived in congenial situation.Deep red; 9 inches; 3 weeks.Good, light; sun.
Late or Chinese Peony (Pæonia Chinensis).—Flowers best in rather heavy soil, with moisture in spring and summer. Single varieties are exquisite.Crimson, white, pink; 30 inches; 3 weeks.Very rich, deep; sun.
Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale).—The variety bracteatum—deep red—is the best.Red; 36 inches; 2 weeks.Rich; sun.
Sweet William (Dianthus barbatus).—Biennial but self-sows.Various; 12 inches; 5 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Japanese Pinks (Dianthus Chinensis, var. Heddewigi).—Best treated as annual. Start indoors.Various; 9 inches; 12 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Coral Bells (Heuchera sanguinea).—Graceful racemes of delicate flowers. Blooms all summer.Crimson; 18 inches; 12 weeks.Good; sun or half-shade.
Fire Pink (Silene Virginica).—It cannot stand much moisture.Crimson; 18 inches; 8 weeks.Good; sun or half shade.
Blooming in July
Fremont’s Clematis (Clematis Fremonti).—A western bush clematis for the hardy border.Bluish purple; 24 inches; 3 weeks.Deep, rich; sun.
Beard-Tongue (Pentstemon ovatus).—Short-lived but very free blooming while it lasts.Blue; 36 inches; 3 weeks.Moist; sun.
True Monkshood (Aconitum Napellus).—This plant lives longer in partial shade.Blue; 48 inches; 3 weeks.Rich; partial shade.
Japanese Bellflower (Platycodon grandiflorum).—Largest easily grown flower of the bellflower family.Blue, white; 18 inches; 4 weeks.Light loam; sun.
Double Feverfew (Chrysanthemum Parthenium).—Gives many white buttons.White; 18 inches; 12 weeks.Rich; sun.
False Chamomile (Boltonia asteroides).—Like a wild aster. Very profuse of bloom.White, violet; 60 inches; 4 weeks.Any good; sun.
Bugbane (Cimicifuga racemosa).—For shrubbery back of border, or wild garden.White; 60 inches; 4 weeks.Good; partial shade.
Meadow Rue (Thalictrum polygamum).—For wild garden or shrubbery. Fern-like foliage.White; 60 inches; 4 weeks.Moist; sun.
Perennial Phlox (Phlox paniculata).—See also [Phlox maculata] in June.White, pink, red, blue; 36 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, moist; sun.
Hollyhock (Althæa rosea).—Dig dry Bordeaux about crowns in spring; spray under side of leaves weekly with ammoniacal copper carbonate.White, pink, red; 72 inches; 4 weeks.Deep, rich, heavy; sun.
Double Perennial Sunflower (Helianthus decapetalus, var. multiflorus).—Divide every two years. Flowers deteriorate.Yellow; 60 inches; 6 weeks.Any good; sun.
Shining-Leaved Coneflower (Rudbeckia nitida).—Plenty of moisture suits it best.Yellow; 24 inches; 4 weeks.Any good; sun.
Golden Glow (Rudbeckia laciniata, fl. pf.).—Wonderfully prolific. Divide annually. Getting common.Yellow; 72 inches; 3 weeks.Any good; sun.
Pitcher’s Sunflower (Heliopsis lævis).—Earlier than sunflowers, smaller. Var. Pitcheriana best.Yellow; 6 weeks.Good, dry; sun.
Gay Feather (Liatris pycnostachya).—Very striking. Plant in groups of five or more.[154]Pink; 48 inches; 3 weeks.Good; sun.
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).—Rather coarse but effective flowers. Sometimes four feet high.Pinkish; 24 inches; 6 weeks.Good: deep: sun.
Bee Balm (Monarda didyma).—Rapid spreading. Place next to white phlox.Red; 36 inches; 8 weeks.Good; sun.
Blooming in August
Long-Leaved Veronica (Veronica longifolia).—The best is var. subsesilis.Blue; 36 inches; 3 weeks.Deep, rich; sun.
Stoke’s Aster (Stokesia cyanea).—Hardy near Boston. An unusually fine shade of blue.Blue; 18 inches; 4 weeks.Well drained, light, rich; sun.
Mist Flower (Conoclinium cœlestinum).—Easily grown. Light blue color.Blue; 18 inches; 4 weeks.Any good; sun.
Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium purpureum).—For back of broad border, or shrubbery.Purple; 96 inches; 4 weeks.Any good; sun.
Arkansas Ironweed (Vernonia Arkansana).—Flowers by August 1st. For shrubbery or wild garden.Purple; 96 inches; 6 weeks.Rich, deep; sun.
New York Ironweed (Vernonia Noveboracensis).—Bushy. May be placed near V. Arkansana.Purple; 60 inches; 6 weeks.Rich, deep; sun.
Lyon’s Turtlehead (Chelone Lyonii).—Resembles pentstemons. Don’t allow to suffer from drought.Purplish; 24 inches; 4 weeks.Rich; partial shade.
Baby’s Breath (Gypsophila paniculata).—Beautiful misty white flower. Effective in bouquets.White; 24 inches; 3 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Marshmallow (Hibiscus Moscheutos).—They have deep crimson or purple eyes.Rose, white; 60 inches; 3 weeks.Rich; sun.
Showy Coneflower (Rudbeckia speciosa).—Moisture will increase the size of the flower.Yellow; 24 inches; 6 weeks.Good; sun or half shade.
Showy Sunflower (Helianthus lætiflorus).—Spread too rapidly for a crowded border.Yellow; 72 inches; 6 weeks.Good; sun.
Long-headed Coneflower (Lepachys columnaris).—Resembles black-eyed Susan.Yellow; 24 inches; 6 weeks.Good; sun.
Canadian Goldenrods (Solidago Canadensis).—Goldenrods all welcome in the wild garden.Yellow; 48 inches; 5 weeks.Any good; sun.
Yarrow, Milfoil (Achillea Millefolium).—Pink kind is var. roseum. Sink boards around it.Pinkish; 24 inches; 8 weeks.Any good dry; sun.
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa).—Has big woody root. Transplant young seedlings.Orange; 24 inches; 5 weeks.Good, dry; sun.
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).—Does well in garden soil. Water freely.Red; 36 inches; 5 weeks.Deep, moist; partial shade.
Showy Stonecrop (Sedum spectabile).—Give good drainage. Best of the tall stonecrops.Pink; 18 inches; 6 weeks.Good, rich; sun.
False Chamomile (Boltonia latisquama).—Satisfactory for back of border. Spreads considerably.Pinkish; 60 inches; 5 weeks.Rich, deep; sun.
Blooming in September
Fischer’s Aconite (Aconitum Fischeri).—Early frost does not harm this beautiful flower.Blue; 60 inches; 4 weeks.Rich, deep, partial shade.
Blazing Star (Liatris graminifolia).—A singular and strikingly beautiful flower.Rosy, purple; 36 inches; 3 weeks.Rich, good; sun.
Tartarian Aster (Aster Tataricus).—Tallest of all asters. Many other good blue kinds.Blue; 72 inches; 3 weeks.Any good; sun.
New England Aster (Aster Novæ Angliæ).—The rose variety is better.Purple; 48 inches; 3 weeks.Any good; sun.
Giant Daisy (Chrysanthemum uliginosum).—Spreads rapidly. For back of borders. Rather heavy soil.White; 60 inches; 3 weeks.Rich, moist; sun.
Graceful Sunflower (Helianthus orgyalis).—One of the best hardy sunflowers. Blooms late.Yellow; 96 inches; 4 weeks.Any good; sun.
Maximilian’s Sunflower (Helianthus Maximiliana).—Another graceful sunflower.Yellow; 72 inches; 5 weeks.Any good; sun.
Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale).—Begins to bloom in August, sometimes in July.Yellow; 60 inches; 8 weeks.Any good; sun.

DESIRABLE ANNUAL VINES

Common and Botanical Name;
Hints on Cultivation		Color, Height and Time in BloomKind of Soil and Light Required
Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos Lablab).—Sensitive to frost. Makes good screen. Plant one foot apart.Purple; 15 feet; 4 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Cup and Saucer Vine (Cobæa scandens).—Rapid climber. Set plants six inches apart.Purplish, white; 15 feet; 6 weeks.Rich, light; sun.
Allegheny Vine (Adlumia cirrhosa).—For covering bushes. Set eight inches apart.Pinkish; 10 feet; 3 weeks.Moist, rich; shade.
Ivy-Leaved Gourd (Coccinea cordifolia).—Coccinea Indica is grown for its scarlet fruit.[155]White; 10 feet; 4 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Canary-Bird Vine (Tropæolum Canariense).—Not showy, but quick growing. Set eight inches apart.Canary yellow; 15 feet; 3 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Balloon Vine (Cardiospermum Halicabum).—Seed vessels like balloons. Set plants ten inches apart.White; 10 feet; 3 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Balsam Pear (Momordica Charantia).—Plant seeds outdoors after last frost, else under glass earlier.Yellow; 10 feet; 3 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Climbing Nasturtium (Tropæolum majus).—For close screen plant ten inches apart.Yellow or red; 10 feet; 8 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Cypress Vine (Ipomœa Quamoclit).—Star-shaped flowers. Finely cut leaves.Scarlet; 15 feet; 3 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Scarlet Runner Bean (Phaseolus multiflorus).—Tender perennial with tuberous roots.Red, white; 18 feet; 4 weeks.Light, rich; sun.
Maurandia (Maurandia Barclaina).—Showy leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers.White, blue; 10 feet; 2 weeks.Light, rich; sun.