Round the Year in the Garden 



plants in one pot early in spring for the sake of conveni- 

 ence, and the plan answers well, providing at this season 

 they are repotted separately in small pots. If this is not 

 done the roots will become matted together, and growth 

 will be checked. This remark has reference to such as 

 Geranium, Fuchsia, Heliotrope, Marguerite and others 

 used for a similar purpose. 



The Blue-flowered Coleus is an excellent plant for 

 winter bloom in the greenhouse ; its long spikes, bearing 

 numerous small, blue flowers, make a striking and un- 

 common display. Those possessing old plants may raise 

 a fresh supply by means of cuttings taken from the 

 growths, which quickly follow when the stems of the old 

 plants are shortened. It needs only the shelter of a cold 

 frame in summer. The points of the shoots must be 

 pinched out occasionally to make the plants branch 

 freely, and repotting should be given as required, the 

 final pots being those 6 inches wide. The commoner 

 kinds of Coleus, those grown for the sake of their hand- 

 some leaves, may also be grown from cuttings inserted 

 now ; they are obtained from old plants which have been 

 partially cut back, and form roots readily in pots of light 

 soil in a closed case in the greenhouse. These kinds of 

 Coleus may also be raised from seed, though it is best to 

 sow rather earlier in the year to produce really good 

 specimens. 



Those who are growing Chrysanthemums for the 

 production of large blooms must attend to the repotting 

 of the young plants as soon as this becomes necessary. 

 Early repotting is more than ever necessary when several 

 were placed in one flower-pot. Chrysanthemums must 

 be kept as cool as possible, and a cold frame is the best 

 place for them from now until they are placed out of 

 doors ; even there, air must be admitted freely, except 

 when the weather is cold. Protection by means of mats 

 at night is advisable. 



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