China Asters for Cutting 
March in a good compost and keep near the 
light. 
Cacalia coccinia; h.a. — A bright, pretty 
plant with red flowers, about a foot high ; not 
so much grown as it deserves. Sow in place in 
spring or autumn where the plants are to flower. 
Calendula officinalis {Pot Marigold ) ; 
h.a. — One of the brightest and best of our annual 
plants, about 18 inches high. There are several 
named varieties, but by far the best is the double, 
deep orange-coloured form called Orange King. 
It may be sown where it is to bloom either in 
autumn or spring. It does well in poor or sandy 
soil. 
Callistephus hortensis {China Aster ) ; 
h.h.a. — Among the large numbers offered in 
seed lists it may appear, at first sight, difficult to 
make a choice, but for general garden use the 
kinds that may be most confidently recommended 
are the varieties of the Victoria, Comet, and 
Ostrich Plume groups, and of these, those of the 
so-called blue and the white colourings. The 
“ blues ” are various shades of light and dark 
purple, all of good quality. Mammoth, formerly 
known as Vick's White, is a capital late kind of 
large bloom and tall habit, excellent for cutting. 
The type plant C. hortensis, purple with yellow 
centre, is also good for cutting and for garden 
use. China Asters are sown in March in slight 
heat, pricked off in boxes, and planted out at 
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