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Transplanting. Transplant seedlings grown in boxes 

 when they are from four to six inches high. Set them 

 six inches apart, whether in window boxes or in the open. 

 They should be planted deeper than in the seed bed. 



If the leaves and branches grow too rank in wet 

 weather, remove some of them in order to keep the 

 plants in good condition. 



THE NICOTIANA 



The nicotiana is equally valuable for the garden and as 

 a pot plant. The flowers of the old varieties are sweet- 

 scented and pure white. Some new ones of crimson, 

 rose, pink, and tinted shades may be obtained. 



Sowing. Sow the seeds in boxes and transplant to 

 other boxes when they have attained a height of about 

 an inch. If the plants are given plenty of room they may 

 be allowed to grow quite large before they are set out of 

 doors. With care flowers may be obtained early and the 

 plants still continue to bloom out of doors during the 

 entire summer. In autumn they may be taken up and 

 used as pot plants. 



THE PANSY 



The pansy is hardy with slight protection. It thrives 

 best when grown in a cool place where it has plenty of 

 moisture. The seeds may be sown in the late summer 

 or early in the spring. 



Summer sowing. In August sow the seeds in the 

 open ground in a finely prepared seed bed. Shade the bed 



