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cuttings, and these grew well and flowered profusely. In fact no 

 difference was discernible between the plants from cuttings and 

 those raised in the ordinary way from seeds. 



On Sowing Seeds. The practice of sowing Sweet Peas in pots 



SHOWING HOW WELL THE CUTTINGS FORM 

 ROOTS. 



and placing them in a cool greenhouse or frame is favoured by many 

 growers, especially with new or scarce sorts. When seeds cost 

 2^d. each, the price, for instance, recently paid for Mrs. Hardcastle 

 Sykes, it is risky to sow them in the open ground. With the latter 



