Flowers all the Year Round 



Mimulus, if sown now and treated as a greenhouse annual, will 

 flower in the first year. It is one of the thirstiest plants grown in this 

 country, and must have unstinted supplies of water. 



Pansy. Although the pansy will grow almost anywhere, a moist, 

 rich soil, partially shaded from summer sun, is necessary to do the 

 plant full justice. Many distinct colours are saved separately, and 

 the quality of the seedlings is so good that propagation by cuttings 

 is gradually declining. Sow thinly in pots or pans, and when the 

 young plants have been pricked off, put them in a cool, safe corner 

 until large enough for bedding out. The soil should be plentifully 

 dressed with decayed cow-manure. 



Pelargonium. In raising seedling Pelargoniums, it is well to 

 bear in mind that worthless seed takes just as much time and atten- 

 tion as does a first-class strain. The simplest greenhouse culture will 

 suffice to bring the plants to perfection. A light sandy loam suits 

 them, and the pots need not go beyond the 48- or at most the 32- 

 size. Flowering will be deferred until re-potting ceases. 



Petunia. Towards the end of the month the seedlings raised 

 in January for pot culture will be ready for transferring to seed-pans. 

 It will also be time to sow for bedding plants, although the beginning 

 of March is not too late. 



Phlox Drummondii. The attention devoted to this flower 

 has made it one of the most varied and brilliant half-hardy annuals 

 we possess. The grandiflora section includes numerous splendid 

 bedding subjects which flower freely, and continue in bloom for 

 a long period. These and others are also valuable as pot plants, 

 and even in the greenhouse or conservatory they are conspicuous 

 for their rich colours. All the varieties may be sown now in well- 

 drained pans or shallow boxes. Press the seeds into good soil about 

 an inch apart, and as a rule this will save transplanting; but if 

 transplanting becomes necessary, take out alternate plants and put 

 into other pans, or pot them separately. The remainder will then 

 have room to grow until the time arrives for bedding out. 



Polyanthus. Either now or in March sow in pans filled with 

 any fairly good potting soil, and do not be impatient about the ger- 

 mination of the seed. Many sowings of good seed have been thrown 

 away because it was not known that the Polyanthus partakes of the 

 slow and irregular characteristics of this class of plants. As the 

 seedlings become ready, lift them carefully, and transplant into pans 

 or boxes, from which a little later they may be moved to any secluded 

 corner of the border, until in September they are put into flowering 



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