A GARDENING CHART 



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NAME. 



COLOUR, AND 



TIME OF 

 FLOWERING. 



HEIGHT. 

 FEET. 



GENERAL REMARKS. 



Kniphofia (Tritoma) . 



Autumn 



Various 



Lobelias, Scarlet (Lobelia 

 cardinalis) 



Scarlet ; 

 Summer 



3, with 

 spike 



suffice in a small garden. 

 There are many charming 

 hybrids as yet uncommon. 

 Deep, well-drained soil is 

 necessary. Hard winters 

 frequently kill the plants, 

 but danger of this is re- 

 duced if the roots are put 

 well down, and then a 

 thick covering of dry 

 leaves put over the crowns. 

 Top dress with well-de- 

 cayed manure in spring. 

 For increase, divide the 

 roots in autumn or in 

 spring. 



There are many charming 

 forms of the Scarlet Lo- 

 belia. Queen Victoria 

 and Firefly are the two 

 most brilliant, with bronzy- 

 brown foliage, too a rich 

 contrast. Plant in spring, 

 and in very cold localities 

 lift and plant in a frame, 

 as they are not very 

 hardy. A deep bed in 

 which is mixed well-de- 

 cayed manure is neces- 

 sary ; they also enjoy 

 moisture. For increase, 

 divide in spring ; and 

 as seedlings come very 

 true to the type, seed 

 may be sown in June in 

 shallow pans of light soil, 

 and the seedlings planted 

 out in the following 

 spring. Cuttings of mo- 

 derately ripened shoots 

 may be struck in gentle 

 warmth in spring. 



