care

Plants of this description arrive at maturity, bloom, produce seed, and die in one season. Hardy Annuals The seed should be sown thinly in the open borders during March, April, or May in fine soil, covering slightly with well-prepared mould – very small seeds require merely a dusting over them. When the plants are large [...]

These may be destroyed by strong brine, applied when hot. Or mix 1/2 lb. of oil of vitriol with 6 gallons of water, and apply, taking care not to get the vitriol on the hands or clothes.

Great care should be taken not to allow the sun to strike on the collar of any of the plants from California, as they readily succumb if it does so.