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Show STUDY YOUR CATALOGUES By E. VAN BENTHUYSEN. Get your catalogues early and study them. Make your selections and order or-der early. This assures the goods on time and a better selection. Be sure to include a mixed packet of climbing nasturtiums for that corner cor-ner where the sun scorches everything else. They are beautiful in coloring and are subject to only one real insect in-sect pest, the cabbage worm, and it succumbs to hellebore or soapsuds. California poppy is another sun-loving plant. Its gay foliage blends attractively at-tractively with its golden leaves. Its only drawback is its short life. The scarlet salvia has no peer in color. It is a brilliant plant and should be started early in the house. Cosmos requires an early start, also. It is difficult to get this plant started early enough to bloom much before frost, but the buds will continue to open in water for weeks. Select the chrysanthemum effects among aBters. Their branching and ostrich plume effect are sure to please. There is a world of color to select from and they are hardy and beautiful. beauti-ful. The simple culture of pansies makes them a delight in the garden. Include a packet of these beautiful little flowers flow-ers of diverse colors in your order. Plant sweet peas as soon as the ground can be worked in the spring. Late planting brings failure. The more the flowers are plucked the better and bigger they grow. The colors are beautiful and range from purest white to a red that is almost black. One of the favorite specimens belong to the violet-colored family. There is room in your garden for the bachelor button. It is highly regarded re-garded as a boutonniere in the big cities and brings a surprising price. Make your plans now and reap the glorious result in midsummer. |