FLOWER GARDENING 105 



fashioned flower in the last few years. Camelia 

 Flowered, and New Goliah are types of the high- 

 est development. 



Begonia. Tender perennial. Begonias are di- 

 vided into two classes fibrous rooted,, and 

 tuberous rooted. The fibrous rooted are mainly 

 grown for their foliage, the tuberous rooted for 

 their very handsome single and double flowers. 

 Height, one foot. Many colors. Suitable for 

 shady places, but must have very rich soil. 



Canna Indica (Indian Shot) . Annual. Height, 

 thirty inches to eight feet. Flowers, many col- 

 ors. Foliage, green or bronze. Grown from seed 

 or divided clumps or roots. The latter is more 

 satisfactory. If seeds are sown, first pierce the 

 shell in at least one place, then soak in warm 

 water until they show evidence of swelling; then 

 sow in sandy loam. When second leaf is formed, 

 pot off singly, and keep in a warm, sunny window 

 until warm weather is assured. When divided 

 roots are used, start in sandy soil in boxes in 

 March, and keep them in a warm place. 



For single specimens, use the tall growing va- 

 rieties, such as Louisiana, or Wyoming, which 

 have green foliage, or King Humbert, or New 

 York, which have bronze or purple foliage. All 

 have magnificent blooms. 



The soil must be very rich, and somewhat 

 sandy. Post hole hills produce extra fine speci- 

 mens, if given frequent waterings. For bedding, 

 it is customary to arrange one tall-growing plant 

 in the center: next plant six cannas in a circle, 

 eighteen inches apart. For each succeeding cir- 

 cle it will require six more plants than were used 



