The latter part of September is a good time to plant seeds. Cool nights and warm, humid days allow quick germination.
Hardy Seeds
Seeds to be sown now, either with or above the bulbs, are poppy (both California and Shirley), candytuft, larkspur, Texas bluebonnet, calendula, and Phlox drummondi, cornflower, viola, stock, and sweet alyssum. All are usually hardy throughout this region.
Give yourself the satisfaction of gathering fresh vegetables from your own garden. Many different vegetables can be planted now to provide tempting meals during the fall and winter.
Planting Of Onion Sets
Plant onion sets or plants. Seeds to be planted now include mustard, turnip (eat the tops before roots appear and later eat tops and roots cooked together), spinach, lettuce, leek (excellent for seasoning, and is perennial), beet, radish, and carrot.
If you have never tasted a tender carrot fresh from the soil, you have a wonderful treat in store.
The Beauty of Gardens Next Spring
Let’s daydream a while about the beauty of our gardens next spring. By acting this month you can materialize this dream. If you hope for an array of daffodils, order them immediately.
Plant Upon Arrival
Daffodils are more attractive when grouped in drifts or clusters instead of lined in a flower bed row.
‘Thalia’ bears several snow-white blossoms on each stem to enhance any setting, and it returns year after year.
‘Mount Hood,’ a beautiful giant trumpet, is the finest all-white daffodil that thrives in this region. Let fancy be your guide, for daffodils are delightful investments.
Divide irises now if you failed to do so last May. They multiply rapidly, so give extras to friends. Order some of the new varieties—they’re exquisite!
44659 by Minnie Hall Brown