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the period from the early-flowering series until the 
November-flowering kinds succeed them. When the 
weather is open and the elements kind these semi-early 
singles are a welcome feature in the outdoor garden. The 
most remarkable development in the single- flowered type, 
however, is to be seen in the true early-flowering kinds. 
Within a period covered by three to four years the 
character of these plants and their display have altered in 
astonishing fashion. Acres of these early singles are now 
grown, and we are sanguine enough to believe that market 
growers who will be enterprising enough to take them in 
hand, and do them well, will find a ready sale for the 
flowers at remunerative prices. Private gardens will be 
made brighter and more beautiful by their use ; the range 
of colours having extended in a remarkable degree and the 
habit of the plant and the freedom of its flowering im- 
proved beyond our expectations. These singles are of 
the easiest possible culture, sheaves of blossoms being 
developed throughout late August, September, and early 
October, on most plants when planted in soil in fairly 
good condition. -An open sunny position suits them 
best, but they will grow very satisfactorily indeed in the 
small gardens attached to most villa residences. Avoid 
crowding the plants, however. Have the soil deeply dug 
and made fairly rich ; plant each piece about two and a-half 
feet from its nearest neighbour, and keep the soil between 
the plants freely stirred throughout the growing period, 
and good results are sure to follow. Generally speaking, 
do not disbud the plants, as they are better left alone in 
this respect. Only in the case of the more crowded cluster- 
sprays is it necessary to slightly thin out the more crowded 
buds. 
Types. — The small-flowered singles embrace all flowers 
two inches and less in diameter, and the large-flowered 
kinds include all blossoms exceeding two inches in breadth. 
Most of the better singles are of medium size., viz., about 
three inches in diameter. There is an endeavour to create 
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