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Garden Work 
Matthiola bicornis (Evening Scented Stock). — 
Graceful and pretty plant. Seed small. Sow about f in. 
deep, towards the end of April. When seedlings are 
large enough, thin out to 4 in. apart. A sweet scent is 
given off by the flower in the evening. 
Mignonette. — One of the sweetest of all garden 
flowers. Seed is small. Sow about f in. deep in succes- 
sion from beginning to end of April. If done in showery- 
weather, free from cold winds and frosts, the first sowing 
will be the best, as the roots will get deep into the 
ground before dry weather sets in; but if the season is 
cold and unfavourable, the later sowings will turn out 
best. 
Thin out seedlings, when large enough to be handled, 
to 3 in. apart. No garden, however small, is complete 
without at least a small quantity of mignonette. A cool, 
moist position suits it best, and the soil should be fairly 
rich. If the soil is light and poor, frequent and thorough 
waterings should be given. To get a succession of 
flowers, sowings may be made at intervals during the 
summer, the last sowing being made at the beginning of 
July, when the weather is favourable, to produce a supply 
of flowers for the autumn. It is very useful for cutting 
and mixing with other flowers, on account of its delicate 
scent. Height, 6 in. to 1 ft. 
Nasturtiums. — Very pretty annuals. Most satis- 
factory when grown on a somewhat poor soil. When 
grown on rich, moist soil, they make luxuriant plants, 
but do not flower so freely. Seed is large. Sow about 
1 1 in. deep and 6 in. apart. They are very tender, and 
should not be sown until the beginning of May. These 
