S6 FLORA HISTORICA. 



cultivated ; and it may be removed either into the 

 saloon, or sunk into such parts of the flower-border 

 as may offer a vacant space. 



These flowers may also be propagated by cut- 

 tings after the time of flowering. The cuttings 

 should have the bark turned up about an inch in 

 depth, which will facilitate their taking root ; but 

 these seldom make so fine plants as those raised 

 from seed, though by this means the variety is 

 secured perfect. 



We have frequently kept them alive for several 

 years in the open garden by cutting off all the 

 branches that had flowered just as they withered. 

 We should remark, that the Double- White Stock, 

 Albus, is of longer duration than either of the 

 others; and after being so treated for a year or 

 two, the stem becomes woody and firm, so as to 

 resist a moderate frost. Stocks should be planted 

 about five in a clump, which will have a fine bold 

 effect, even when the flowers are single; and the 

 colours should be kept separate, not mixing the 

 ■white with the purple or the red, or these last to- 

 gether. We have lately had introduced a pale 

 rose-coloured Stock, which is a delicate and pretty 

 flower. The cinnamon-coloured Stock is also of 

 late importation, but its chief merit is novelty. 



The Annual or Ten-week Stock, Animus, is a 

 most valuable variety, since by its aid we can 



