Gardening in California 



a bush-shape is wanted, pinch the main shoot and allow the 

 branches to grow freely, pinching those only which are inclined 

 to grow ahead of the others and thus threaten to get the plant out 

 of shape. Before growth commences in Spring, the plants should 

 be pruned back to the shape desired, and at least half of the 

 previous year's growth cut off. 



Propagate in September by cuttings placed in a cold frame 

 and kept close and shaded for about two weeks, when a little 

 more air may be admitted, or they may be struck (in the open 

 air) in a shaded place away from draughts of air, and kept moist. 

 Soil for the cuttings should be composed of half sand and half 

 leaf-mold ; as soon as the cuttings are well rooted, they should be 

 potted singly in three-inch pots and replaced in the frame until 

 they form fresh roots. Protect the plant from frost during the 

 first Winter by a covering of light cloth or branches of Cypress 

 or other evergreen. There are numerous varieties of the Fuchsia, 

 some of them of large size, very free-flowering and of all shades 

 of red, purple and white. 



GAZANIA. 



This showy perennial is a native of the Cape of Good Hope, 

 and is perfectly hardy, thriving in any garden soil and being an 

 excellent plant for forming borders to walks, or for planting in 

 rockeries. 



Propagate by cuttings placed in a cold frame, in September 

 or October, in the open ground in a well-sheltered place, in soil 

 composed of half sand and half light loam well-mixed together; 

 after they are rooted, plant them in a prepared bed two inches 

 apart until wanted for planting where they are to flower. 



GERBERIA JAMIESONII (Transvaal Daisy). 



A remarkably handsome perennial herbaceous plant which 

 has recently been introduced from South Africa. It grows in 



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