The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1917-03-21
SUGGESTIONS WITH REGARD TO FLOWERS
DOWN THE SIDES OF THE STREETS.
(BY THE COMMITTEE OF HoUsEKEEpERs)

We hope very much that the citizens are going into the movement to
have each side of every street planted with flowers or pretty lawn grass seed
And unless some housekeeper o. each street will take the lead and see each
resident on her street asking him or her to attend a meeting to discuss anc
decide on someone thing, it will hardly be done. We ar recommending an
nuas for the first year, as they come quickly to the blooming point and re-
quire little attention. We find the following 50 sensible that we believe it
will be of service to all of us,a and so quote it from the Commercial Appeal
that we may all profit by it:
"Not long ago when seedsmen were asked to name the ANNALS that
were, season to season, most in demand from the widest range of territory,
the following dozen were included in the list, Alysun, Asters, Cosmos, Ger
eoposs, Mergold, Nasturtiums, Poppes, Phox, Stocks, Znnas, Verbenas and
Petunas" Another list suggested to the san paper: "Arctotis, Candy
tut, Galendula, Cocks Comb, Cornaower, GaiIaidia, Larkspur, Mignonette,
Nicotiana, Pinks, Scabosa, and Sweet Sultan" From these two lists an
expert gardener selected the following as the best: "Alyssum, Asor, Co.'S
mos, Merigod, Nasturtium, Poppy and ztnnas" Agar, Gardeners in their
effort to prolong the blooming season have used the ANNALS successfully by
starting many varieties indoors in boxes and flats, MANY weeks before seed
could be sown out doors To start the seed in doors, a box three or four
inches deep and some eighteen inches long with a width that varies from
eight to ten inches to a width equaling the boxs length should be tightly
fitted together at the corners-preferab y with screws-and filled within half
an inch Of the top with good, rich, wei pulverized earth.
"Pe } down the soil firmly with a smooth board, especially in the vidn-
iy of thc corners, wet thoroughly and put aside until all surplus moisture
has draf-cd away and the soil again becomes comparatively dry: Following
this it vii generally be necessary to press the earth home a second time
and, not ilfrequenty add more soil When this has been done sow the seed.
In case CT very fine seed it is necessary mercy to press the seed firmly into
the surface of the soil, using the smooth board again, for this purpose.
Larger sled should be covered according to it's size. As a rule no mistake
made when the seed is covered to a depth four times it's breadth. Next
with the seed all sown, moisen the soil taking care to apply the water in
such manner that the surface of the earth will not be disturbed. An ideal
way to water flats is to set the box in a tub of water.
Until the seed show signs of terminating, it is best to shade the flats
from the direct rays of the sun. When the PLAINTIFFS appear, however, grad
ually accustom to the light until they are thriving in all the sunlight that
will pour through the glass of the indoor propaoatng house. Occasionally
in one direction. Out of doors thoroughness in the preparation of the
beds counts for three fourths of future success. Zig the soil deeply, break
completely and to a depth of an inch or more puverize the surface until
the soil is made a fine as possible If fertilizer is added, see that it is mixed
thoroughly with the soil and that it is old manure well rotted. All ANIMALS
have a liking for humus and the addition of decayed leaf matter or of the
prepared humus obtanable Of seedsmens-than which there is nothing at all
better in the hands of the amateur-wll add much to the future growth Of
the plants"
We hope the above will be of great service o us all and recognizing
that some streets are shady and some not much so and some u east and
and others north and south, we consulted a lady who has experience
and success, and she says that on the streets running east and west no mat
ter how many trees there ire the morning Jul and evening Jul which they
are sure to get will be enough to keep them in bloom. The residents on
streets running north and south will find that the following do we'll in al
any situation: Saliva, Verbena, and Dwarf Nasturtums, the latter hv-i
ing the advantage of not requiring very much soil and Of needing to have
The blooms cut frequently, .
The residents on West Washington street met at the Confederate Men,
Building last Wednesday and decided to plant Petunas down both sides
the street between the sidewalk and the curbng. Since the plants should
not be put out-for fear Of frost-before about the middle Of April, all the
residents on that street are urged to get their seed and raise plants so that
we may have blooms earlier. Many of us arr putting the beds in good condi-
lion now s. that when the time comes to plant it will be very little trouble.
Watch this space next week for information about vegetables for which
we are to offer prizes in the CHILDREN will have gardens.