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THE POLYANTHUS. 



DEEP, rich, moist loam, and a partially shaded position, 

 are conditions favourable to this charming: flower. The 

 heat of summer tries it much, unless it enjoys some 

 amount of shade and regular supplies of water. As a 

 border plant it is of the easiest growth imaginable. It 

 may be planted at any time, if the plants are in pots ; but if taken 



up from the open ground, the best time is immediately after the 

 fierce heat of summer has begun to decline, and before autumnal 

 frosts set in. To obtain a stock of named sorts, divide and replant, 

 in August. To raise seedling plants, sow in summer, as soon as 

 ripe, or early in March ; and in either case grow the pluuts in a 



8'pfember. 



