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by seed or by a division of the roots. The root 

 division should be made in the spring or in the 

 early fall. 



Scarlet Sage 



Scarlet sage is one of the most satisfactory of 

 autumn flowers. It makes a good plant for window 

 boxes, for pots, and for cutting in decorating. As 

 a hedge or border plant it cannot be surpassed. 



The seed of salvia, or scarlet sage, should be sown 

 in cold frames or window boxes in March or April 

 and the young plants transplanted during the 

 latter part of May. If the seed is to be sown 

 where the plants are to stand, it should not be 

 planted until the first of June and the young 

 seedlings should be protected from strong wind and 

 heavy rain. A rich light soil is required. 



Silene 



The seed of silene should be sown in August in the 

 cold frame and the young plants transplanted to 

 the garden when the frost is out of the ground. 

 The plants should be set four or five inches apart, 

 or they may be planted for mass effect or in 

 rows. They require light, well-drained soil. 

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