76 FAMILIAR GARDEN FLOWMRI:>. 



The pentstemon requires a rich deep soil and an open 

 sunny situation to ensure a full display of its beauties. 

 It is a thirsty plant, and therefore in dry weather should 

 be liberally supplied with water. 



The best way to ensure a fine show of flowers is to 

 purchase named varieties, and to raise a fresh stock o£ 

 plants every year by striking cuttings in August and 

 September. These should be kept in a frame or pit through 

 the winter, and be planted out in April and May where 

 they are to flower. Speaking generally, the treatment 

 given to bedding calceolarias will suit them perfectly. 

 When grown from seed, the seed should be sown in 

 February, and have the help of a gentle hot-bed to start 

 them. The plants may be brought on in a cold frame, 

 arid put out in beds in the month of May. 



