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more graceful plant than the preceding, but is not always so 



useful for spring bedding ; it keeps its colour in the summer 



better than the old variety, and like that it is very easily 



propagated. 



Phlox subulata, Brightness. This and all varieties of 

 P. subulata are neat, and remarkably pretty when in flower. 

 Unfortunately, the type and some of the varieties are too late 

 in flowering for the majority of spring bedding plants, and 

 the others can only be used somewhat sparingly for the same 

 reason ; the above is earlier than some of them, and brighter 

 in colour than the old form. All the varieties of P. 

 subulata, also P. Newry Seedling are easily increased by 

 division after the flowering is over ; it is not necessary to have 

 roots to each piece. If those without roots are planted by 

 themselves, firmly, on a shady border, and are watered 

 occasionally they will soon form roots ; the larger pieces with 

 roots may be planted on the open quarters, but will need 

 attention with water until growth commences. The smaller 

 cuttings may be inserted under handlights or frames, in a 

 mixture of leaf -mould, sand, and garden soil, until they have 

 sufficient roots. They will bear transplanting to the open 

 ground in September. 



P. suhulata Nelsonii. A very beautiful white variety. 



P. Sprite. Red. 



*P. c Owid. Salmon pink, very beautiful. 



*P. Newry Seedling. French grey. This flowers most 

 abundantly, and is one of the very best plants for spring 

 bedding, as it comes into bloom sooner than the varieties of 

 P. subulata ; it is also a more vigorous grower, small pieces 



