SCHIZOPETALON 229 



Schizan'thus — cojitimied. 



S. Wisetonen! sis — continued. 



figuring. This is a fine annual for pots in 

 the conservatory. It is only in light sandy 

 soils it blooms freely in the open. 



Sow seeds thinly, and cover lightly in pans of 

 sandy soil, placed in temp, of 65 in February or 

 March. Transplant young plants when 1 in. high, 

 four in a 3-in. pot, harden off gradually by placing in 

 a cold frame, and put out in bed in May ; or sow 

 in August and keep under glass in cold frame till 

 May following. They may also be sown in the 

 open in April. The soil outdoors should be light 

 and rich and the position cool and sheltered, while 

 it is particularly requisite that they be kept moist, 

 or else the plants will be dried up by the sun. 

 Plants for flowering in the conservatory in April 

 and May are sown in August and September, and 

 keep in a cold frame all winter, using 6 in. -pots. 

 Give plenty of ventilation whenever possible. 



Schizope'talon (Gr. schizo, to cut, and petalon, a petal). 

 Nat. Ord. Cruciferce. 



S. WaVkeri is a half-hardy Chilian annual, about 

 \^ ft. high, with numerous sweet scented 

 white incised or fringed flowers on slender 

 stalks. From May to August. 1822. 



Sow in pans, only just sprinkling the seeds over, 

 on a sHght hotbed in February and March, prick 

 out and harden off in cold frame, transplanting in 

 May with a ball of earth, as they dislike having 



