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them, but they may be relied upon for that purpose, and 
for a long time. Do not get mixed seed, except for plant¬ 
ing in a mixed bed. They are not good for small beds, and 
Double Petunia. 
attain their full beauty only in the mixed bed, where they 
may be allowed to fringe some plants and hang their blos¬ 
soms over the edging on the grass. They gain fragrance as 
the weather grows cold, particularly the white, and give it 
off freely on the cool nights of September, when they may 
be perceived at a great distance. 
Carnations, which begin to bloom in July, continue 
through the autumn and winter (under shelter), and fully 
deserve their name of monthly. They are raised from layers 
and cuttings, and do best in soil formed of turf from an 
old pasture. The flower shoots require careful tying, and 
the buds should be thinned out to make larger and more 
perfect flowers. “All pinks are very apt to split one side 
of the calyx, when the petals burst through the opening, 
and this spoils the beauty of the flowers. To prevent this. 
