Gardening for Amateurs 



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referred to as large-flowered Pelargoniums. The varieties of Pelargonium are so numer- 

 The Fancies are somewhat similar, but they ous and tastes vary so much that little, if 

 are altogether of weaker growth, and the any, purpose would be served by giving a 



flowers are smaller. Beside these there are 

 the Scented-leaved varieties, that are much 

 appreciated in some old-fashioned gardens. 



list of them. 



Pelargonium cuttings need different treat- 

 ment from those of most plants. Instead 



Removing the lowest leaves from a 

 Geranium cutting. 



Sand should be placed at the base 



of the cutting and on the surface 



of the soil. 



A callus or slight ring of tissue is 

 shown at the base of the cutting 

 A, and the formation of roots at B. 



Flower of Zonal Pelargonium, or 

 Geranium. 



