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Sphe'nogyne — continued. 



Sow seed yV iii- deep in pans of light soil during 

 February or March in temp. 60^ Prick off when 

 1 in. high to 2 ins. apart, and keep in cold frame 

 till May or June, when they can be planted out- 

 doors in a sunny position. Or sow outdoors in 

 April and thin to 4 ins. apart. 



Star Glory. See Ipoisi^a, 



Sta'tice — Sea Lavender (from Gr. statike, an astringent 

 herb). Nat. Ord. Plumhaginew. 



This genus is mostly made up of perennials, but 

 there are a few annuals and biennials worth 

 noticing. 



The flowers are quite small, but borne in 

 numbers on long stiff stalks, very dry and 

 " papery " to the touch. They may be cut and 

 kept a very long time, and may be considered as 

 among the "Everlastings." The flower stems are 

 tall, but the foliage is more or less prostrate. 

 They are best planted in the mixed border with a 

 little peat. 



S. Bonduel'li is a half-hardy biennial, requiring 



protection during winter, with bright yellow 



flowers in June. 1 ft. high. N. Africa, 

 1859. 



S. sinua'ta has spikes of rosy flowers and varieties 

 of several colours. 1 ft. high. August. 

 Levant, 1629. 



