138 The Flower Garden [Chapter 



right condition. When the plants are large enough 

 to handle, pot off into small pots and plunge in the 

 sand-box, if the weather is warm enough, or in a 

 sunny window if cold. Winter in a frost-proof cellar 

 the first winter, putting them in the open ground 

 where they are to remain till the following spring. 

 The plants will give a few blossoms the second season, 

 enough to show the variety, and the next year may 

 be expected to bloom freely. Plants raised from seed 

 are more likely to bloom and do well than those from 

 cuttings. 



Clematis paniculata comes more freely from seed 

 than the Jackmanni strains, and should be largely 

 grown, as it is one of our loveliest vines and blooms 

 when most others have ceased. Clematis flammula 

 self-sows and established little plants are continually 

 coming up in unexpected places, which may be re- 

 moved to any desired position, as this variety does not 

 in the least mind being disturbed. All Clematis are 

 benefited by winter protection, and such varieties as 

 Ramona and other spring bloomers should have the 

 tops protected with sacking or old carpet. Mrs. Ed- 

 ward Andre dies to the ground in the winter, but 

 should be well protected around the roots. Many 

 growers cut back Clematis to within a few feet of the 

 ground each fall, but where large spaces are to be cov- 

 ered one loses much time, as the frost usually does all 

 the trimming necessary. The early spring bloomers 

 from last season's wood and cutting back in the fall 



