The Culture of Flowers from Seeds 

 TOBACCO 



Nicotiana. Half-hardy annual 



THE Tobacco plant is grown both for use and ornament, and in 

 the latter capacity it is universally acceptable. The cultivation is 

 that of half-hardy annuals, the seed being sown in heat in February 

 or March, and the plants put out in June or earlier. But in some 

 places, more especially in the South of England, Tobacco seed sown 

 on an open sunny border early in May will produce fine plants that 

 will flower freely in August. The delicious fragrance of N. affinis, 

 especially in the morning and evening, has made the plant a favourite 

 in the greenhouse and conservatory, as well as in borders near fre- 

 quented paths. 



TORENIA 



Greenhouse annual 



Sow in a warm temperature in March or April. Prick off while 

 small into pots, and subsequently pot the seedlings singly. Any 

 fairly good compost will suit them. The branches need support, 

 and the plants must be kept free from green fly. The Torenias 

 make very elegant pot plants, and they are also well adapted for 

 hanging-baskets and other ornamental contrivances. 



TROP^EOLUM 



Nasturtium, or Indian Cress. Hardy and half-hardy annuals 



THE Tropceolum tuberosum is treated under the * Culture of Flowering 

 Bulbs,' so that here we have only to consider the varieties that are 

 grown from seed. There are two distinct classes, both widely culti- 

 vated, for the seed is inexpensive, and the plants extremely showy, 

 durable, and easily raised. 



Tropaolum majus is the climbing Nasturtium, or great Indian 

 Cress. The flower as originally obtained from Peru was a rich, 

 orange, marked with deep reddish-brown, but it has been developed 

 into various shades of yellow and red, culminating in a tint which is 

 almost black. The leaves are nearly circular, and are attached to 

 the long footstalks by the centre instead of at the margin. Loudon 



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