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when seeds are sown on April 1. These must be adjusted elsewhere, depending on the date of last frost in the area. Figure backwards from that.

extra-dwarf variety opens it. This is a base branching variety with masses of brilliant flowers that continue to bloom until frost.

The early-blooming varieties include the most popular St John's Fire, a dwarf with bushy little plants and scarlet red blossoms; White Fire, with creamy flowers.

Also Pink Rouge which is a dwarf version of later-flowering Fvening Glow (see below) and Salmon Pygmy, unusual with orange corollas surrounding the pink petals.

Medium-early to flower are such varieties as Blaze of Fire, with dwarf, compact plants and bright searlet blooms; Red Pillar with fiery red flowers; Cardinal, an intense red with dark, dark foliage and Violet Flame, a lovely deep violet purple.

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