Growing Flowers 89 



quickly and may be sown out of doors in the early 

 spring where the plants are to grow. If sown in- 

 doors, they should be sown in dirt bands or paper 

 cups and the cup or band transplanted with the 

 seedlings. The plants should not be set per- 

 manently nearer than eight inches apart. 



The lobelia requires a rich, somewhat moist soil, 

 and liquid manure applied to the surface and 

 worked in while the plants are in bloom will greatly 

 improve the size and coloring of the flowers. 



Love-Lies-Bleeding 



Love-lies-bleeding, or amarantus, seed may be 

 planted out of doors where the plants are to grow, 

 but as the plant is successfully transplanted, the 

 seed may be planted in the house early in February. 

 Outdoor planting should take place in March or 

 April, according to the severity of the weather, as 

 the plant requires a warm, moist atmosphere. 



Love-lies-bleeding is cultivated for its foliage, which 

 is unusually beautiful if the plants are properly 

 cared for. The dried blood of cattle or sulphate 

 of ammonia applied to the roots will create rapid 

 growth and beautiful leaves. 



