THE FARM AND GARDEN. 



CLEMATIS LANEGUINOSA CANDIDA. 



Our cut of lliis hcautilul climbing vine, was 

 taken from a pliolograph of a piant tliree to four 

 years planted. This is one of the very best of the 

 new, large, ever-blooming Clematis. The flowers 

 are borne, a-s sliown by the cut, in tlie greatest 

 profusion, and every individual flower measures 

 from si.x to nine inches across. It is avery rapid 

 grower and very hardy, standing the severity of 

 our cold Northern winters in the most exposed 

 situation, without any protection whatever. Its 

 season for blooming is from June to October. 

 The flowers, when opening, are of a pale laven- 

 der, changing to pure white when fully expanded. 

 They are suitable for almost any location where 

 a handsome climbing vine is effective. They are 

 not subject to insects of any kind, which is an 

 Important item for consideration. They are a 

 comparatively new plant, and should be seen in 

 bloom to be appreciated. We predict for the 

 large flowering class of Clematis a brilliant 

 future, as each year seems to bring forth new 

 jind improved varieties. 



boxes you may set them out now when there is 

 no'mo're danger from frost. Bear in mind to press 

 the soil flrmly, and to spread out the roots in a 

 natural manner, not all bunched together. Water 

 the plants well as soon a.s in the ground, and if 

 the sun is strong, it will be advisable to protect 

 them bv covering with tissue or, in fact, any 

 other kind of paper, at least for the first two or 

 tliree days. Do not crowd too many things m a 

 small bed Give each .specimen plenty of room, 

 s.ithat the light can reach it all around. Slendcr- 

 Krowing subjects should be staked as soon as they 

 require it; otherwise, the first strong wind or 

 rain will break them off and spoil them. Low- 

 LMowing plants, the flowers of which are ea-sily 

 soiled by rain, will be benefitted by a mulching 

 of green moss. This will prevent the splashing of 

 tlie soil, and besides, keep the earth cool during 

 the hot summer months. We remember visiting 

 a garden where almost every plant was sur- 

 rounded by a square frame, like the four sides of 

 a box, not more than ajj inch and a half deep. 

 These frames were pressed into the ground to 

 the depth of about three-quarters of an inch, and 

 were filled with nice, clean, green moss, leaving 

 only a small open space around the stem of the 

 plant. It did not look badly, even if not aitisticj 

 The effect could be varied by altering the shapes 

 of the frames to triangles, diamonds, circles, etc., 

 and surrounding with small growing Echeveriius 

 or succulents. The edgings can be made gay by 

 using the now justly popular yellow Pyrethrum. 

 To have a liberal supply of these plants is half 

 Ihc battle. -V dozen pots .should be filled with 

 fine soil, and watered, of course, being previously 

 well drained with broken oyster shells, charcoal, 

 etc. An hour after watering, sow the seeds very 

 carefully, evenly, and thinly. Cover merely with 

 a dusting of iiglit soil, sufficient to hide the seeds. 

 These sliould be kept moist with tepid water, and 

 while on the hot beds, will, if covered with boards, 

 germinate quickly, and the young plants appear 

 in about nine days. When large enough to han- 

 dle—say half an inch bigh— they should l>e placed 

 In shallow boxes, in fine soil, and again returned 

 to the bed. Though hardy, that Is to say those 

 plants of mature growth, the seedlings should be 

 gradually hardened ort' until planting-out time 

 arrives, whii-h Is about the' second or third week 

 in May. As before mentioned, this bed might 

 also be used for striking cuttings of variegated 

 ticranlum.s for foliage oltect. That known under 

 the name of Sliver Nosegay is worth a pl.-u'e, with 

 many others of variegated foliage, such as Mrs. 

 Pollock, Mrs. Rundle, and more recent kinds. 

 .MeEenbryanthemum Cordlfoliuin Variegatum 

 might also bo increa-sed by phuing cuttings in 

 sandy soil and giving a little bottom heat. This 

 plant lia-s always succeeded with us and sends up 

 its minute lilac bloom in quantity. It ccmibines 

 well In efTect with Pyrethrum, producing a most 

 rllliant edging. They may be replanted pretty 

 close together. For edging beds, Kcheveria Re- 

 insa is a most desirable plant, it Is more famil- 

 iarly known under the name of Houseleek. It 

 produces a good etl'ect, sending up spikes of deli- 

 cious orange and scarlet bloom, which form a 

 decided contrast to the blueish tone of the plant. 

 I'hey can be increased by side-shoots, which soon 

 ipi'car in good soil. 



Some Goon Asntals. 

 Kr<mi the multitude of varieties oflered in the 

 sarious catalogues, it is difficult for the inexperi- 

 enced to selivt tbosi' which are the best and most 

 suitable for beds and biirders. In large gardens, 

 a great variety can be grown ; but where space is 

 limited, a severe selection has to be made. 

 Among dwarf plants, we might mention Lepto- 

 siphon Rosens, a beautiful shell pink, free flow- 



ering plant, requiring to be sown early. Silene 

 Pendula Compacta, and Compacta Alba, %vell- 

 known neat plants, best sown in autumn. Sapou- 

 aria Calibrica, very neat in light soils. Kaul- 

 fussia Amelloides, a pretty blue daisy. Nolana, 

 a plant with blue and white flowers that creep 

 along the ground; good for rockeries. Whitlavia 

 Gloxiniuides, a neat plant with bell flowers, blue,, 

 with white throats. Bartonea Aurea, a very 

 showy yellow annual. Yellow, sweet Sultan (best 

 sown in autumn). Viscaria of several kinds,, 

 pretty annuals with white and pink flowers. 

 Erysimum .Vrkansara, a good yellow annual, 

 and Erysimum Peroflskianum, orange. There- 

 are, of course, many other desirable kinds, but 

 the above will make a nice collection. 



Among the taller kinds we may mention the 

 White Rocket Candytuft, which has fine, massive 

 spikes of flowers. Crimson Flax is very showy. 

 Lupins are fine if well grown ; all are good, es-pe- 

 cially Hartwegl, Medziezi, and Hybridus Atro- 

 Coccineus. 



Godetias are among the most satisfactory of 

 annuals of medium height. Duchess of Albany, 

 Lady .\lbemarle. Princess of Wales, and Lady 

 Satin Rose, are all good. The Bride is also a 

 useful kind. 



Clarkias flower iiuickly, and are useful annuals. 

 There are two distinct races— Clarkia Elegans, 

 and C. Pulcbclla. There are pure white and 

 double varieties of both. 



Convolvulus Minor is a good blue annual for 

 clumps. 



Chrysanthemums (annual), single and double, 

 are Indispensable. 



Coreopsis is a usefiil annual for all positions, 

 the stem and foliage are so inconspicuous that 

 the flowers seem to wave in the air. 



Centaurea Cyanns (the common blue Corn- 

 Flower) is one of the best of annuals, and deserves 

 a place in almost any garden. 



Poppies are showy things for large boi-rfers.. 

 The Opium Poppies are very showy, but are soom 

 over. 



Papaver Umbrosum, and its varieties, Dane- 

 brog, Victoria Cross, and Mephlsto deserve 

 mention also. 



Larkspurs are a fine series, the stock-flowered 

 variety being especially good. 



Sweet Peas are favorites with everybody, they 

 should be sown early, when they produce a long 

 series of blooms if prevented from seeding. 



Trop.eoi.ums 

 Are good for poor soils aw.d hot positions. TIio 

 Tom Thumb King varieties, of which there are 

 many, are very showy, they are short-lived, but 

 a succession can be started In small pot.s, and 

 planted out when large enough. This is the 

 best way to grow them, as they have weak 

 steins at the surfai'c of the soil, and break off 

 there in windy weather. Planting out from the 

 pots, with tlie balls rather deep, takes them 

 down to a stronger part of the stem. The new 

 Compactum section last much longer in bloom, 

 especially Empress of India. 



The soil for annuals should be good, but is 

 better without manure: any kinds that require 

 better feeding can have liquid manure or surface 

 dressings. Failures with sc.-ds are gcnerall.v 

 owing to the soil In whicli tbe .seeds are sown 

 not being sufficiently fine In texture. Early 

 sowing is an advantage, but It Is better not to 

 sow when the soil lsdarap,or still cold from frost. 

 Sowing in small pots Is a good way when the 

 trouble is not objected to. Thinning out is also 

 important. Every plant should have room for 

 full development. Crowded annuals product; 

 small blooms, and are soon over. The great 

 thing is to get a good sized plant before blooming 



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 plants to make any growth. Summer blooming 

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