228 PLANT CULTURE 



which include variations in color, are welcome additions to the older 

 kinds. There are several shades of yellow, pink, red and purple, 

 also double-flowered forms, on the market. Home-saved seeds 

 should be taken from the heads with the largest flowers. 



Propagation. As they are not easily transplanted the seeds 

 should either be germinated in small pots or sown where the plants 

 are to bloom. 



GAZANIA. G. rigens is a decumbent composite plant from 

 South Africa, of a somewhat succulent growth, and succeeding well 

 in partially shaded positions. In the Northern States the Gazanias 

 thrive in full sun. The flowers are large, deep orange. 



Propagation. Owing to the succulent character of the plants 

 the cuttings are liable to decay when placed in wet sand. Put them 

 in boxes, using sandy loam. Make the soil quite firm; give one good 

 watering, then put in the cuttings and keep in a cold but close frame 

 until rooted. This may be done about the end of September; on 

 the approach of severe weather bring the boxes into a cool green- 

 house and pot off in early Spring. 



GODETIA. The Godetias are attractive because of their 

 satiny flowers. G. amcena is taller than the others, and bears pink, 

 lilac and deep red flowers. G. grandiflora only grows from 6 to 13 

 inches tall and has attractively blotched flowers larger than the 

 former species. 



Propagation. Seeds are sown in the Spring, although they 

 sometimes self-sow in warm climates. 



HELICHRYSUM (Everlasting). The Helichrysums are the 

 largest-flowered Everlastings. H. bracteatiim is a bold sort grown 

 lately by florists for Winter decoration. The flowers are clear 

 yellow, crimson, scarlet and blood-red. Double sorts are catalogued 

 as H. monstrosum. It is an annual. 



Propagation. Sow seeds indoors or in the open ground early 

 in the Spring. 



HUNNEMANNIA (Mexican Tulip Poppy). H. fumarim- 

 folia, for late Summer and Fall cutting, beats all other members 

 of the Poppy family. The flowers resemble those of some of the 

 Eschscholtzias, to which genus it is closely allied; but there is much 

 more substance to the flowers of the Hunnemannia and also to the 

 flower stems. They can be cut immediately after opening and kept 

 in excellent condition for several days. It thrives well in sand\' 

 soil, and needs but little attention in the way of watering after 



