SWEET VIOLETS 



planting them some 2 to 3 inches apart. Here they 

 should remain until they have attained a fair size, and 

 then should be transferred to their flowering quarters. 

 The seedlings may also be potted up into g-inch pots in 

 February, grown on subsequently in cold frames, and 

 after being hardened off, be planted outdoors in early 

 April. Fine strong plants result from this treatment. 



POT CULTURE 



The pot culture of Violets is practised by some 

 growers. When the crowns have been broken up, or 

 strong-rooted runners obtained, they are planted in pots 

 containing a compost made up as follows : Two parts 

 loam, one part leaf-soil, and one part road grit. The 

 runners or tufts should be potted up in this early in 

 April, inserting about half a dozen pieces in a 6-inch 

 pot. Care should be taken to see that thorough drainage 

 is provided for, in the shape of crocks and the rougher 

 siftings of the compost. As soon as potted, the plants 

 should be placed in a cold frame, where shade may be 

 afforded, and given a gentle watering. In a month's 

 time they will be ready for placing outdoors. A shady 

 position should be chosen, and the pots should be 

 plunged up to their rims. Here they should remain 

 until September, towards the end of which month they 

 should be removed to the conservatory or cool green- 

 house. Water should be given freely as the plants 

 require it, though during the very cold weather it 

 should be applied but sparingly. 



