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with smooth leaves and beautiful large blue flowers. T. alata and varieties are raised 

 from seeds, sown in sandy soil, in a temperature of 65° to 75°, in March or April. 

 When forming a third leaf the seedlings are first established in 2 \ -inch pots, keeping 

 them close and warm till they have recovered from the check, subsequently shifting the 

 plants into 5-inch pots, using a rich loamy compost. The growths may either be 

 trained to stakes, allowed to drape over the fronts of stages, or hang down from 

 suspended baskets in a warm greenhouse. They must be kept well supplied with water 



Fig. 14. Tabern.t.montana cyjiosa floee pleno. 



and liquid manure, and syringed frequently to keep them free of red spider. Perennial 

 species are increased by cuttings of firm young shoots 2 to 3 inches long, inserted in 

 peaty soil, under a bell-glass, in a temperature of 75° to 85°, in the spring. From 

 small pots either transfer the plants into larger, or plant in a narrow border, using a 

 mixture of two parts of loam with one each of peat and well- decayed manure, adding a 

 little sand and lime rubbish. The plants are the most effective when trained near to 

 the glass. They enjoy a summer temperature of 65° to 75°, with shade when grow- 



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