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THE AMATEUR’S FLOWER GARDEN, 
of less consequence than colour, habit, and abundant flowering. 
We begin, of course, with the pure Scarlet section, from which 
we select Thomas Moore, Orbiculata, Attraction, Bonfire, Cybister. 
From the Orange and Salmon tinted we take Hibberd's Orange 
Nosegay, Beaton's Indian Yelloiv, H. W. Longfellow, Harhaivay. 
Crimson and Purple tinted : Le Grand, Duchess of Sutherland, 
Blach Dwarf, Bavard, Waltham Seedling. Pose and Pink 
tinted : Feast of Boses, Madlle. Nilsson. Cerise: Tristram 
Shandy, Lion Heart, Lucius. Lilac and Purplish Pose: Lilac 
Banner, Amy Hogg, Duchess, Lilac Rival. 
Single White Zonals. —All the white-flowering varieties 
should be grown in a poor soil, and if the scheme of colour¬ 
ing will allow of it, a partially shaded spot will suit them 
better than to be exposed to the full blaze of the meridian 
sun. When grown in a poor soil, and enjoying morning and 
afternoon,* but not mid-day sun, the flowers are more pure 
and more plentiful than in the case of rich soil and full 
exposure. In the case of the beds selected for white geraniums 
being too strong in texture and condition, plunge them in 
their pots, and, if possible, get up a reserve stock of plants 
to take their place if they should happen to become flower¬ 
less after July. The best are White Wonder, and White 
Princess. 
Double Zonals are not well adapted for bedding. Those 
who are disposed to try them are advised to plant in a poor 
soil. The best for the purpose are Gloire de Nancy, rosy 
carmine ; Le Vesuve, scarlet; Princess Tech, deep scarlet; 
King of the Doubles, bright cerise. 
Golden Zonals. —These are the so-called “ Golden Tri¬ 
colors.’’ They require a rich light soil, such as fuchsias 
would grow luxuriantly in, and should be planted out last 
among the zonals. It is too much the custom to spoil these 
plants by coddling them. The whole of the bedding stock 
should be planted out, and the whole of the cuttings should 
be struck in open borders. As, however, they are slow in 
making roots, it is best to begin with these in June, and to 
keep them slightly shaded, and regularly sprinkled, until they 
have made roots. Some curious reader may ask, “ How shall 
I know when they have made roots ? ” Easily enough. 
Instantly upon cuttings putting out roots they begin to grow, 
and when new growth begins, the plants may be, compara¬ 
tively speaking, neglected for awhile. As it is often a matter 
