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MANUAL OF GARDENING 



from August to November, and is at that season the finest of border 

 plants. The pure white flowerS; with lemon-colored stamens, are held 

 well up on stalks 2-3 ft, high. The flower-stems are long and ex- 

 cellent for cutting. This species may be propagated by division of the 

 plants or by seed. The former method should be employed in the 

 spring; the latter, as soon as the seeds are ripe in the fall. Sow the 

 seed in boxes in a warm, sheltered situation in the border or under 

 glass. The seed should be covered lightly with, soil containing a quan- 

 tity of sand and not allowed to become dry. A well-enriched, sheltered 

 position in a border should be given. 



The httie wild wind-flowers are easily colonized in a hardy border. 



Aralia, A. Sieholdii (properly Fatsia Japonica and F. papyri/era), as 

 it is sometimes called, and the variety variegata, with large, palmlike 

 leaves, are grown for their tropical appearance. 



Sow in Februar}", in shallow trays and light soil, in a temperature 

 of 65°. Continue the temperature. When two or three leaves have 

 formed, transplant into other trays 1 in. apart. Sprinkle them with 

 a fine rose or spray; and do not allow them to suffer for water. Later 

 transfer them to small 23ots and repot them as the}' grow. Plant out 

 in beds after the weather has become warm and settled. Half-hardy 

 perennials in the North, becoming 3 ft. or more high; a shrub in the 

 South and in California. Used often in su].)tropical work. 



Araucaria, or Norfolk Island pine, is now sold in pots by florists as a 

 window plant. There are several si:)ecies. The greenhouse specimens 

 are the juvenile state of plants that become large trees in their nati^'e 

 regions; therefore, it is not to be expected that they will keep shapely 

 and within bounds indefinitely. 



The common species (.4. excelsa) makes a symmetrical evergreen 

 subject. It keej^s well in a cool window, or on the veranda in the 

 summer. Protect it from direct sunlight, and gi^'e plenty of room. 

 If the plant begins to fail, return it to the florist for recuperation, or 

 procure a new plant. 



Auricula. — A half-liardy perennial of the primrose tribe (Pri)tiuJa 

 Auricula), very i)()pular in Europe, ]nit little grown in America on 

 account of the hot, dry sunnners. 



