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FAMILIAE GASBEX FLOWESS. 



raise a nice lot o£ poppy anemones our advice is, begin 

 ^\'ith a collection of named varieties^ save seed from these, 

 and then go on gradually improving your specimens. 



This anemone requ.ires a rich, deep, well-drained, 

 loamy soil. When rais^ed from seed, sow in large jians or 

 boxes in February, using rich, light soil, and place the 

 seed-pans on a gentle hotbed. As the season advances 

 give them more and more air, and let them finish their 

 growth in full exposure. In September plant the roots 

 in beds of light, rich loam in an open place, and wait 

 for the result. It will gladden you in any case — it 

 may even surprise you. When the leaves die, lift ths 

 roots, store them in paper bags or in boxes with dry 

 sand, and every year plant in September, and every 

 year raise a fresh batch of seedlings. 



