Herbaceous and Bedding Plants 



Pyrethrum roseum, used in the manufacture of insect pow- 

 ders, has rose-colored, single, Marguerite-like flowers which are 

 exceedingly handsome. There are also many varieties with 

 double flowers and tall erect stems, very useful for cutting for 

 inside room decoration. Their cultivation is simple, any good 

 garden soil suiting them. 



Propagation is effected by seeds sown a sixteenth of an inch 

 deep, in February, in a cold frame, or in March with a little 

 bottom heat; prick the seedlings out in boxes or sheltered bor- 

 ders until they are large enough to be placed in their permanent 

 quarters. Pyrethrum roseum and other tall-growing sorts may 

 also be increased by taking up the roots, dividing them into sec- 

 tions, replanting them one foot apart and top-dressing the sur- 

 face of the soil with old manure. 



RESEDA (Mignonette). 



This universal, favorite, sweet-scented annual is one which 

 ought to be seen in every home garden. It will grow in any good 

 garden soil, but, if fine flower-stalks are expected, the soil can 

 scarcely be made too rich. 



Propagate by seeds sown where they are to flower and cov- 

 ered to the depth of a quarter of an inch. February is a good 

 season for the sowing of the first crop, and another sowing should 

 be made in July; these two sowings will keep up a continual 

 supply of flowers during every month of the year, provided the 

 plants are not allowed to seed. In sowing, it is a good plan to 

 rake the ground finely and sow the seeds in drills about one foot 

 apart, the drills to be drawn the shape of the bed or patch 

 desired, whether circular, oval or other form. When the plants 

 are three inches high, thin them to one foot apart and mulch well 

 with old manure, giving water when required. 



To those who have limited space, this little favorite will be 

 found very accommodating, as it does well even in a window-box 

 if given an Easterly or Northern exposure, requiring a good, 



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