256 ZINNIA 



ZIN'NIA continued. 



Z. Mexico, 'na. Same as Z. Haageanafl. pi 

 Z. tenuiflor'a is an old-fashioned Zinnia, 2 ft. high, 

 with characteristic narrow petals of brilliant 

 red, but less bold in appearance than the more 

 recent garden hybrids. Mexico, 1799. 



Sow the seeds iV in. deep in April in pans or pots 

 of light soil placed in a temp, of about 60. When 

 three leaves have formed, transplant the seedlings 3 

 ins. apart in pots of light soil placed close to the 

 glass till well established. Beware of letting them 

 get pot-bound, and if necessary move into a larger 

 sized pot. Harden off gradually in cold frame till 

 the end of May or middle of June, according to 

 the state of the weather, by which time they may 

 be planted out in the open. 



The ground should have been previously well 

 dug and manured, otherwise the result will be 

 disappointing, and the flowers poor. The taller 

 varieties require about 10 ins. apart each way, the 

 dwarf rather less. 



Select a sunny situation and water well in dry 

 weather, occasionally supplying the plants with a 

 little liquid manure, when the flowers first make 

 their appearance. 



Seeds may also be sown outdoors in May with 

 success. Put three or four seeds in at intervals of 

 10 ins., and thin out all but one in each group, as 

 soon as three leaves appear. 



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