8 Feb., 1907.] 



Gardett Notes. 



tiusses. This type of canna is undoubtedly one of tlie finest classes of 

 plants grown for mixed border decoration, producing bright flowers freely 

 during the greater part of summer and autumn. In gardens in most parts 

 of the State it thrives and blooms well, often under most unfavorable 

 conditions. Canna blooms are not often used as cut flowers, the florets 

 dropping too quickly, but last well on the plants, and after a hot wind has 

 si>oiled the blooms that are open, a .fresh supply is produced in two or 

 three days. 



Soil — Situation — Culture. 



A cool friable loam is the most suitable soil for cannas, although the 

 plants will thrive fairK' in ahnost anv kind of soil if well supplied with 



AUSTRIA. CANARV YELLOW. ORCHID-FLOWERING TYPE. 



manure and water. They are often grown in special beds that are pro- 

 tected by a fence or hedge from heavy winds but exposed to full sunshine, 

 and in such positions, when well manured and watered, bloom freely for 

 months.. To get best results the soil should be deeply worked and well 

 manured, half-rotted stable manure and bone dust being suitable fertilizers. 



Cannas are specially suitable for planting in bold groups, or as speci- 

 mens on lawns, in the mixed border, among rockwork, at edges of ponds, 

 &c. Wind-swept and overshaded positions are unsuitable. 



The plants are propagated by dividing the roots or rhizomes. A small 

 piece of root, bearing two or three eyes or buds, is sufficient to produce a 

 large plant during the season, if well provided with nourishment. The 

 l>est and strongest eyes are produced at the extremities of the rhizome. 

 The plants may be divided in August or September, and the divisions 



