The Annual Garden
The Annual Garden (Plant that completes)
An annual is a plant that completes its development in one year. The seed germinates, the plant blooms, produces seed and dies the same…
The Annual Garden (Perature Tender annuals)
perature. Tender annuals require still more heat and attention and the majority are so slow in developing that they require this extra help…
The Annual Garden (Th to th except)
10th to 15th, except with heliotrope, which is very tender and cannot go out until the last week in May. When a plant is moved the roots…
The Annual Garden (Der A few pink Nicotiana)
der. A few pink Nicotiana planted back of the asters will add height and color.
The Annual Garden (Good condition until September)
good condition until September. Cutting it back a little in early August will encourage fresh growth and prolong its blooming season. It is…
The Annual Garden: Varieties
Varieties. Lemon King and Nankeen, light yellow, Orange King, deep orange.
The Annual Garden: Centaurea
Centaurea cyanus, Bachelor's Buttons, Bluets, or Ragged Robin. Centaurea are hardy annuals and may be sown in early April where they are to…
The Annual Garden: Cosmos
Cosmos. Cosmos is not grown for its ornamental [27] value, but rather for its masses of pink, crimson and white flowers that come in the…
The Annual Garden: Flower
Varieties. Giant Lady Lenox is the best strain and can be secured in white, pink and crimson. Klondyke is a yellow variety. The double…
The Annual Garden: Gypsophila
Gypsophila, Baby's Breath. Gypsophila seed is best sown where it is to bloom as it transplants poorly. It makes a lovely background for…
The Annual Garden: Heliotrope
Heliotrope. Heliotrope is best cultivated as a tender annual and may be grown from cuttings or seed, more floriferous plants are obtained…
The Annual Garden: Petunias
Petunias. Petunias are best started under glass in early March or April. They are tender and cannot be sown in the open before May 10th in…
The Annual Garden: Salpiglossis
Salpiglossis, Painted Tongue. Salpiglossis is a rather difficult annual to grow, and in order to obtain the best results the protection of…
The Annual Garden: Zinnias
Zinnias, Youth and Old Age. Zinnias are very easily grown, they thrive in good, well-prepared soil that is not too heavy, but will give…
The Annual Garden (Apart the tall-growing kinds)
apart, the tall-growing kinds requiring 12 to 18 inches depending upon the richness of the soil.