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CHEIRANTHUS CHEIRI. 6l 



Antkos y a flower. In ancient literature the praises 

 of this old-fashioned flower were often sung. It is 

 called an emblem of fidelity from a fantastic tra- 

 dition with which it is associated. In ancient times 

 it was much worn by English ladies and thus re- 

 ceived the appellation of " Dame's Violet." The 

 beauty and fragrance of its flowers borne in clusters 

 of bright orange, yellow, or blue, make the plant 

 attractive. 



SOIL, TEMPERATURE AND GENERAL TREATMENT. 



The Wall Flower requires a very rich soil com- 

 posed of loam, leaf -mold and well-rotted manure. 

 If grown in poor soil the flowers will become single. 



It should have a temperature from 6o° to 70 , 

 with a moderate supply of water, 



It is propagated from seeds or cuttings. Plants 

 from seeds do not bloom till the second year in the 

 garden : but if potted the first of September, and 

 brought in-doors they will blossom the following 

 March or April. 



Cuttings taken in June from plants which are 

 blooming in the garden may be rooted in sandy 

 loam, and will make plants for blooming the next 

 winter. As soon as they begin to grow, transplant 

 into small pots. 



VARIETIES. 



Belvoir Castle, dwarf, campact variety. Very large bright yellow 

 flowers. 



Double- Branching, ye] low. 

 Double- Dwarf blue. 



