El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-09-24

wei in this region, and which may be
planted now:
Annals.
Alyssum (sweet alyssum)-A con-
slant bloomer until after frost Sow
in early spring or fall. Easy of cul-
ture.
How TO Plant Flowers.
Antirhinnum (snapdragOn) BLOOMS
profuseIy in spring and early summer
and may be carried through the winter
out Of doors. Sow in the fall or early
spring but preferably in the cold frame
in late fall ready for transplanting the
following spring, or procure plants in
the spring
Aster-Sow the seed of the native
varieties in the spring or preferably
fall
Centaurea (Cornflower, Bachelors
Button)-A hardy and easily grown
flower, standing our winters well and
producing an abundance of bloom in
the spring and early summer. Sow
the seed in the fall or in the early
spring. These will bloom and the self
sown seed from the blooms will start
quantities of young plants the follow
ing fall.
Eschscholtzi California poppy)-Sow
In an open place in the fall or spring
taking precautions against baking OF
be transplanted.
GailIardia- Gaillardia Aristata
does well, blooming freely and contin-
uously until after frost and standing
the heat and drOuth fairly well. Pro-
cilre plants and set out in the spring
in al open location. May be raised
frcln seed in cold frames during the
rail- and winter
Larkspur Planting.
Iarkspur-Sow the seed IN the ran
or spring or procure plants and set
ont in the spring. after which self
sown seed will terminate each faIl. An
easy flower to grow and an abundant
bloomer during the summer.
Petunia-Sow the seed in cold frames
through the winter for the following
spring, or. better, procure plants ana
set out in spring after frosts are over
Blooms through the summer and espe-
cially during the fall until after early
frosts. Should have water regularly
during hot weather.
The Poppy.
PonDv-Sow the seed in the fall,
mulching with manure or light chaf-
VIII not transplant. Blooms profuseIy
during the early summer-May to July
and covers up readily from self-sown
seed.
Sweet Pea-Described above
Zinnia-Sow the seed in the fall
or Snring Flowers well and contin-
uouslv through the summer until after
frost.
Hardy Plants and Perennials.
Aauilegia ;Colum bine)-Set out the
plants. which may be procured from
most Ct our mountains or purchased
from florists preferably the former,
since they are already acclimated) IN
the sprirg or fall An open and sunny,
as we'll as :. more shady location will
suit the Columbine well Blooms dur
ing early summer The Wild yellow. va
rieties do best although the scarlet
and other sorts may be grown Win
care.
Dianthus (pink)EThe hardy pinks
are excellent flowers for the garden
Procure and set out in the early spring
or fall. or SOW seed in the fall Bloom
6rofusely during the summer The
Sweet william, which has been much
improved in recent years, IS a Dianthus,
and grows and blooms we'll.
The HOIIyhock.
Sow the seed in the fall or procure
nlants and set out in the spring They
will bloom abundantly the first sum
mer and the self-sown seed Will start
many young plants the same fall, winch
should be transplanted the following
hest snowy plants to adorn the garden,
and blooms continually until after
frost.
Iris-Roth the common and the Ger
man and Japan Iris do well and flower
profusely. Plant the roots in the TAN
or spring. Well suited for border
Planting or edgirg beds or walks
Every other fall the plants should be
raised and the roots divided and re-
planted.
Pyrethrum-Sow the seed in the fall
The older plants may be divided
Blooms continuously during the sum-
mer, standing drouth well and requir-
lnS little care.
Verbena-This popular ana sun-lov-
ing plant is at home under southern
New Mexico conditions. The plants
may be grown from fall or spring
grown seed. or from seed sown in the
.-old frame bit surer results viii be
obtained from plants bought and set
out in the spring, April or MAY With
ordinary care the Verbena will bloom
all through the season until well after
the autumn frosts, and if given a lit
tie protection and a southern exposure
will occasionally delight the amateur
with winter blooms. Plant IN sunny
and open place.
VfoIets Are Hardy.
The violet may be successfully grown
IN cold frames during the winter and
spring. For this purpose, as well as for
ordinary open culture, the California
and Princess of Wales varieties sue
eeed as well as any. Set out the plant
in the early fall or late summer, giving
preferably a partially shaded location
f in the open, when the plants should
De afforded some protection from the