Gardening for Amateurs 



When selecting a cutting choose a flowerless growth, 

 shown on the left, not one containing a flower bud. 



A variety of Tufted Pansy. 



south-west or west aspect is the best. Make 

 up a bed of sandy soil and leaf -mould, set- 

 ting out the young plants in rows 6 inches 

 apart and 4 inches apart in the rows. Re- 

 move all bloom buds that appear until the 

 young plants are strong and sturdy. Water 

 liberally during dry weather, and stir the 



-surface soil occasionally. September is a 

 good time to transfer the plants to their 

 permanent quarters. 



By Cuttings. This is the practice most 

 generally followed in propagating the named 

 varieties. July, August and Septeml>er are 

 tlir Ix-st months in \\liidi to insert cuttings. 



Showing how Viola cuttings are 

 inserted. 



They form roots freely in sandy soil 

 in a cold frame 



