THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 
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awa)\ When this is done, the seed will commence to germinate at 
once, whereas, if sown in dry soil, it will lay until the rains have 
moistened it sutEciently. This is a more important matter than may 
appear at first sight, as it will make all the difference between 
having, at the commencement of the winter, a lot of small seedlings 
or a stock of large plants of sufficient strength to produce;a grand, 
display of flowers the following season. 
If the soil is heavy and not in very good working order, a barrow- 
ful of light sandy stuft’, such as the refuse of the potting-bench 
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will be of great value for covering the seed with. In sowing in 
pots, pans, or shallow boxes it is simply necessary to place a few 
crocks in the bottom and then fill with light sandy soil and make 
the surface level. A covering of fine soil will then be required, and 
the pots can be placed in a cold frame, or on the shady side of a wall 
or hedge. The pots will, of course, require occasional attention for 
the purpose of keeping the soil in a moderately moist condition. 
There is yet another way of sowing the seed, but it can only he 
recommended in the case of the strong growing subjects, such as the 
