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EXPERIMENTAL FARMS 



5-6 EDWARD VII., A. 1906 



FLOWEE GARDEN. 



A large number of annuals were, as usual, sown in shallow boxes under glass and 

 transplanted to the flower garden on June 1, most of thera made a fine display of 

 varied colours. Some difficulty was experienced in bringing some of the seedlings 

 through safely. On account of late spring frosts Balsams, Zinnias and Tagetes were 

 completely destroyed on April 30 in spite of the protection afforded by a thick covering 

 of canvas. A second sowing on April 30 produced good strong plants, which were 

 soon available for planting. 



ANNUALS SOWN OUTSIDE. 



The following mixed collection of annuals sown in the open on May 10 made a 

 fine colour effect, visitors frequently expressing their admiration of the charming 

 display : — 



Clarkia mixed, Portulaca double. 



Coreopsis, Poppies mixed. 



Candytuft, Gyi)sophila elegans, 



Abronia umbellata. Nasturtium mixed, 



Godetia, Sweet Alyssum. 



TENDER PERENNIAL BULBS. 



A test was made last year of tender bulbs to ascertain the possibility of flowering 

 some of the more tender kinds, such as Hyacinths, Narcissi, &c., by using a heavy cov- 

 ering of strawy manure. The covering was taken off in the spring. Most of the 

 bulbs on examination were found to be rotten, the Narcissus, however, came through 

 safely and produced some magnificent blooms. The varieties saved were \Sir Watkin 

 and Emperor. A fine lot of different varieties of bulbs have been added to the collec- 

 tion this season ; these have been planted in beds and borders. 



IRIS KAEMPFERi (Japan Iris). 



A valuable addition to our collection of this beautiful perennial was received from 

 the Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa, in the spring of 1905 and planted in the 

 perennial garden. These produced some very fine specimens of blooms, which were 

 greatly admired. The following is a list of those that flowered : — 



Name. 



Kasu-gano ... 

 Shiye-no-yuki. 



Datedogu 



Koki-no-iro. . . 



Senjo-no-hoi'a 



Tsutsu-izutsu 



Sumida-gawa. 



Goko-no-aaobi 



Colour. 



Light blue . 



Purple , 



Pink 



Purple , 



Pink striped. 

 P. Wb. striped 



Whitish 



Purple 



Time 



of 



Flowering. 



July 30. 

 30. 

 30. 

 30. 



2. 



2. 



2. 



2. 



Aug, 



PAEONLA OFFICINALIS (Hcrhaceous Paeonies). 



We would again call particular attention to this king of hardy herbaceous peren- 

 nials often frroneously called * Piney Rose.' It is a matter of regret that although 



