210 REPOM OK PHLOXES, 



Qg. B. Schilleri. 



rrom Mr. "Veitch. A pretty variety with moderate-sized leaves, 

 having a centre and narrow edge of reddish-olive green, and a 

 broad silvery zone breaking into the olive parts, and becoming 

 ftilver dotted. The under surface is red and green. 



XXVI.— REPORT ON PHLOXES 



Grown at Chiswiciv in 18G1. 



By Thomas Moore, "P.R-H.S., Secretary to the Floral CoTtiniittee, 



The large collection of Phloxes grown at Chiswick was formed 

 by extensive contributions from the following nurserymen : 

 Messrs. J. and J. Frasek, Mr. Standish, Messrs. Eollisson & 

 Son, and Mr. Mat. Some of the plants were planted in the spring 

 of 1801, but the majority were planted in 1860. It was observed 

 that those planted in the former year were in general the taller 

 as to growth* while the more recently planted ones, when 

 sufSciently vigorous, bore larger and more perfectly developed 

 flowers. This fact may in some measure have influenced the 

 memoranda made concerning the respective varieties. 



From the difference thus observed between the older and the 

 younger plants of the same varieties, it is evident that to have 

 phloxes in the finest possible condition, they must not be treated 

 as common herbaceous perennials^ that is, planted out in the 

 flower borders and there left to their fate, but that some special 

 treatment is necessary. I am glad therefore to be able to introduce 

 here some cultural notes which Mr. John Frasee, one of the 

 members of the Committee, has kindly placed in my hands for 

 this purpose. Mr. Fkaser's communication is as follows : 



. How TO Grow Phloxes, 



In February, pot a few plants in light rich loamy soil, and 

 place them in a greenhouse or frame, where they will soon make 

 shoots long enough for cuttings. These can be ciuicldy rooted in 



moderate hotbed with "Verbenas or other bedding plants, and 

 after being properly potted and hardened ofF, they will be fit to 

 plant out in May. 



In selecting a situation for planting out, a spot where there is 

 a little shelter from the westerly wind is to be preferred, but 



