yo POPULAR GARDEN FLOWERS 



under glass similarly to that of China Asters (Chapter II), 

 the plants flower in July, and remain in beauty a long 

 time. They are dwarf, free-blooming plants, bright and 

 varied in colour, but have not the perfumed charm of 

 the old garden Pinks and Carnations. 



The other species are suitable for the rockery. They 

 may be planted in spring or raised from seed in summer. 



THE CARNATION-GROWER'S YEAR A SUMMARY 



January and February. Border Carnations will be 

 almost, if not entirely, quiescent during these months. 

 It is only in mild spells that outdoor plants will make 

 any visible movement. There will be little to do among 

 them. If the grower lives in the country he must keep 

 a sharp lookout for hares and rabbits, especially in 

 severe weather. In districts where rabbits abound, the 

 best plan is to go to the expense (not very serious) of 

 fastening two feet of wire netting, one and a half inch 

 mesh, to all the fences. The lower portion should be 

 embedded in the ground a few inches, to prevent the 

 rabbits scratching away soil at the ground level and 

 getting under. If any leaves become blotched with 

 disease, they should be picked off and burned. Pot 

 plants in frames should be ventilated regularly, except 

 in very bad weather. Diseased leaves should be picked 

 off. Very little water will be needed. It is only in 

 periods of severe frost that any protective covering need 

 be placed on the lights. Tree and American varieties 

 will be in bloom in warm greenhouses, and will need 

 attention in respect to staking and watering. Young 

 shoots may be struck as cuttings in small pots of sandy 

 soil. If possible, give bottom heat till rooted, then place 

 on a shelf near the glass, 



