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as directed for layers, and treat them in the same 

 manner. 



By Seeds. The seeds may be sown, during the spring 

 months, in boxes or pans filled with the same description 

 of soil as before recommended. Let the surface of the soil 

 be made even, and the seed, evenly scattered over it, cover 

 them to the depth of a quarter of an inch with finely sifted 

 mould. If early in the season, the pans may be put in a 

 moderate hot-bed, just to cause the seeds to germinate, but 

 must not be long kept there for fear of weakening and 

 drawing the plants. Without artificial heat, the seeds may 

 be sown in May, placing the pans or boxes in an open, airy 

 part of the garden, but shaded from the sun, at least from 

 ten in the morning till four in the afternoon. Moderate 

 moisture will be indispensable, but if the soil be kept too 

 wet, the plants are liable to damp off, or to be otherwise 

 injured. When the plants have acquired six leaves, and 

 are about two inches high, they should be pricked out in 

 rows six inches apart, keeping them well watered until they 

 have taken fresh root. About the beginning of October, 

 they should be potted for the convenience of wintering. 

 Plant out in the spring, in a bed prepared as before 

 directed. As soon as the blossoms can be seen, all the 



