CUT FLOWERS: Larkspurs bear Delphinium-like flowers on upright, strong stemmed plants. Soft green feathery foliage sets off the handsome long floral spikes of double blossoms. Larkspur flowers quickly from seed and are an outstanding variety for cut flowers.

SOWING ... Sow Larkspur seed outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked or start indoors 6 to 8 weeks earlier. Plant in rows 18 inches apart, spacing seed 1 inch in the row. Cover Larkspur seed with 1/8 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until plants start to grow. Satisfactory results are obtained by planting Larkspur seed outdoors as late as early summer.

THINNING ... When Larkspur plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant 12 to 15 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Larkspur seed germinates in 14 to 21 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

Lobelia is a compact plant covered with small, deep blue flowers. Blossoms early and continues throughout the summer. Lobelia is a desirable flower for edging and rock gardens. A nice addition to your flower garden.

SOWING ... Plant Lobelia seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start seed indoors, 6 to 8 weeks earlier. Plant Lobelia seed in rows 3 inches apart, spacing seed 1/2 inch in the row and press seed into soil. Light aids germination so do not cover.

THINNING ... When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin or transplant outdoors, spacing plants 6 inches apart in rows or beds.

GERMINATION ... Lobelia flower seed germinates in 10 to 20 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions. Keep soil temperature above 70 degrees for best germination results.

DRIED FLOWERS: Lunaria Money plant is grown mostly for the round, flat silvery seed pods that are produced the second year from sowing. The dried seed pods are used in winter bouquets, mixed with other Everlastings. Lunaria Money Plant flowers are purple and white.

SOWING ... Plant Lunaria seed outdoors after last frost, 2 inches apart in a row, that is 2 feet from the next row. Cover Money Lunaria seed with 1/4 inch fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When Money Lunaria plants are 3 inches high, thin or transplant 8 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Money Plant Lunaria flower seed germinates in 12 to 15 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

The Lupine flower is worthy of a place in every garden as it makes such a glorious display of long-stemmed spikes bearing pea-shaped flowers. Useful for mixed flower beds, borders, and cutting. Hartwegii mix Lupine flowers blooms mid summer through early fall.

SOWING ... Plant lupine seed outdoors in early spring after the weather has settled. Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows 1 to 2 feet apart and cover seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seeds start to sprout.

THINNING ... When lupine plants are 2 to 4 inches tall, thin to 10 to 12 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Lupine seed germinates in 10 to 20 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

WILDFLOWERS: Lupine is a free flowering perennial, bearing long spikes of brilliant blue flowers. Lupine is very attractive in masses and useful in borders. Blooms early in the summer.

SOWING ... Plant Lupine seed outdoors in spring or early summer. For best results, loosen soil with rake or hoe. Cover Lupine seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seedlings appear.

THINNING ... When Lupine plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 15 to 24 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Lupine seed germinates in 10 to 20 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

CUT FLOWERS: Marigolds are early to bloom with 2 inch solid color and bi-color blooms of reds, oranges and yellow. Marigolds are very prolific over a long season if flowers are picked frequently.

SOWING ... Sow Marigold seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past or start indoors, 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Cover seed with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down. Keep soil moist until seedlings appear.

THINNING ... When Marigold plants are 2 to 4 inches high, thin or transplant 8 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Marigold seed germinates in 5 to 8 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

CUT FLOWERS: Marigold Crackerjack is a large Giant Flowered type measuring 4 to 5 inches across with full Marigold color range of yellow, gold and orange. Blooms are carried on long stems, in full view, making them ideal for both bedding and cut flowers.

SOWING ... Plant seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Plant Marigold seeds in rows, 12 inches apart, spaced 1 inch in the row. Cover with 1/4 inch of fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When Marigold plants are 3 to 5 inches high, thin or transplant to 12 inches apart in the row or bed.

GERMINATION ... Marigold Crackerjack flower seed germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

LOW GROWING: Petite Yellow Marigolds are dwarf bushy plants with bright, clear yellow flowers which measure about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. They blossom profusely and make an excellent border. Try planting some Petite Yellow Double French Dwarf Marigold flowers this flower growing season.

SOWING ... Sow seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past. Marigolds may also be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Cover marigold seed 1/4 inch with fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When marigold plants are 2 to 4 inches high, thin or transplant to 8 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Petite yellow marigold flower seed germinates in 5 to 8 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

CUT FLOWERS: Large carnation type blooms borne on tall vigorous plants, make this Marigold Mary Helen flower variety ideal for background plantings as well as for cutting. The 3 to 4 inch yellow blossoms of this marigold variety are well rounded and fluffy, and have a sweet fragrance.

SOWING ... Sow marigold seed outdoors when danger of frost is past, or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Cover marigold seed 1/4 inch with fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When Marigold plants are 2 to 4 inches high, thin or transplant to 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 2 feet apart.

GERMINATION ... Marigold seed germinates in 5 to 8 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

LOW GROWING: Orange, Gold, Yellow, Mahogany and Gold mixed flower colors. The Petite strain in Marigold produces an abundance of very early blooms over a long season. Flowers borne in great profusion, with up to 50 blooms per plant, in full flower at one time. Marigold Petite Mixed Color flowers are very colorful in any home or rooftop flower garden.

SOWING ... Sow Marigold seed in spring when ground is warm and all danger of frost is past. Plant as late as mid-summer. May also be started indoors early. Cover seed 1/4 inch with fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When plants are 1 inch high, thin or transplant to 10 inches apart.

GERMINATION ... Marigold flower seed germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.

CLIMBING VINE: Evening Glory Moonflower is a vigorous climbing vine, producing large fragrant white flowers (often 4 inches across) at night. Useful for covering arbors, trellises, porches and tree stumps.

SOWING ... Sow Evening Glory Moonflower seed outdoors in a sunny location after all danger of frost is past. May also be started indoors 4 to 6 weeks earlier. Cover seed with 1/2 of fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING ... When Moonflower plants are 2 inches tall, thin to 6 inches apart. When vines are 12 inches tall, give them support for climbing.

GERMINATION ... Evening Glory Moonflower seed germinates in 7 to 14 days depending on soil temperature and weather conditions.