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thrown on the young plants almost like dew. Some of the vaporizers or atomizers (as used for perfumes) now in use are ad¬ 
mirably adapted for watering tender young plants. In the first stage of their existence, plants require moisture in a minute 
quantity, often repeated, and not in such large quantities as to saturate the soil in which they are growing. 
Primulas, Chinese —The Chinese Primrose is deservedly one of our most popular blooming plants. .It is easily 
raised from good seed, if sown at the right time and properly treated. Sow the seed in drills, in a light, rich soil in shallow 
boxes at any time from the ist. of January, the earliest sown seed will naturally produce the earliest bloom. Cover the seed 
about an eighth of an inch, and press the soil on them with a board or the bottom of a pot. Water moderately, avoid forcing 
the seed, and keep the young plants away from dnp. The boxes may be placed in the greenhouse, or out of doors in a frame. 
As soon as the plants are well out of the seed leaf, transplant them singly into beds made of muck or leaf mold where wanted, 
or put them in boxes sunk in the ground. 
Cinerarias —Years ago the Cineraria was a popular plant among florists. Bedding plants crowded it aside, but it is 
now fast taking its proper place again. It is, to be sure, a rather difficult plant to grow and bloom well, if its requirments 
are not understood. Drop the seed in shallow drills, cover, and press the earth rather firmly with a piece of board or the bot¬ 
tom of a pot. Set the box where it will get the morning sun, but be free from drip ; water moderately and carefully. The 
treatment of the seedlings should be similar to that given of the Chinese Primrose. As soon as the plants are out of the seed 
leaf, transplant singly into a rich soil with some vegetable mould in it. If specimen plants be wanted, potting should be con¬ 
tinued till the plants are in pots from eight to ten inches in diameter. The last two pottings should be liberal ones, and 
drainage well provided for, as the plants will need copious waterings. When the flower stalks appear, manure water may be 
used once or twice a week. Aphis and red spider are the chief enemies to be guarded against; and this is best done by fre¬ 
quent syringing or sprinklings overhead. The plants will do well out of doors in some place where they will not get to much 
sun, and be free from the drip of trees. 
Calceolarias —The herbaceous varieties of the Calceolaria are very beautiful and popular plants. The seeds'are 
very small, and should be sown on the surface. Sow in shallow boxes, filled with a light, sandy soil that has been sifted. 
Sow moderately thick in rows on the surface, and cover very lightly with sifted sphagnum moss, cocoanut waste, or very 
light soil. Press the soil firmly on the seed. The watering should be done carefully. An atomizer or brush may be used to 
advantage. To retain the. moisture, the box may be covered with panes of glass, which must be removed, however, as soon 
as the plants make their appearance. The box should have plenty of light, but not much sun. As soon as the plants can be 
handled, transplant singly mto beds or boxes let in the ground. The soil should be light and rich, and vegetable mould is an 
excellent addition. Water regularly and abundantly, to prevent drooping. 
Geraniums —The Scarlet or Horseshoe Geranium, (or, more properly, Pelargonium), now so extensively used for 
bedding, may be easily grown from seed at any season of the year. Sow the seed in pots or shallow boxes, in any common 
soil; cover about on eighth of an inch, and press the soil on the seed. Transplant as soon as out of seed leaf, in small pots, 
in a soil only moderately rich, or, if the seed were started out of doors, the plants may be put in the border. Seed sown in¬ 
doors in the fall or early winter, and the plants grown in the house, will show flowers in early spring. Much, however, de¬ 
pends upon the treatment, those receiving special care in pots blooming much sooner than those turned into a border or bed' 
The character of the flower will depend upon the goodness of the seed, and while many will produce bright and pretty flowers, 
it is only occasionally that one will be found sufficiently good to save for a name, unless the seed has been* saved from choice 
kinds. 
Alyssum. 
ABRONI A. 
ALYSSUM. 
Desirable little plants for beds, edgings or 
rock work. The annual varieties bloom th 
whole summer, and the perennials are among 
the earliest and most attractive spring flowers. 
Alyssum —Sweet, fragrant, white, hardy 
annual, ^ ft., 5 cents per packet. 
A( ERATUM. 
A valuable plant on account of the time it 
remains in bloom, and for contrast of color with 
the more brilliant varieties. It blooms con¬ 
stantly all summer in the garden, and if removed 
to the greenhouse, all winter. Desirable for cut 
flowers for bouquets. Half hardy annuals. 
Tom Thumb —Dwarf blue, distinct 
variety, desirable for edging. y 2 ft., 5 cents per 
packet. 
Mixed seeds of the above varieties, 5 cents per 
packet. 
ABUT1 LON—Flowering Maple, Chinese 
Bell Flower. 
Abutilon. 
borne in large clusters. A 
Florida. 
Desirable plants for the 
conservatory in winter, and 
effective border plants during 
the summer, producing a 
profusion of lovely bell-shaped 
flowers. Half hardy per¬ 
ennial. 
Abutilon—Choice var¬ 
ieties mixed, 5 cents. 
ANTIGONON LEP- 
TOPHUS. 
(Mexican Mountain Rose.) 
A beautiful climber,entirely 
distinct in color. Flowers a 
rich shade of carmine purple, 
perennial, entirely hardy in 
Trailing plants, producing 
clusters of sweet scented, ver¬ 
bena-like flowers, especially 
fragrant towards evening; con¬ 
tinue in bloom a long time, very 
effective in beds, rock work or 
hanging baskets. The seeds 
are enclosed in a husky covering 
which should be removed before 
planting; half hardy annual. 
Abronia —Mixed,5 cents. 
ANTIRHINUM 
MAJUS. 
Abrnnia (Snapdragon.) Choice mixed. 
Showy plant of various colors, 
about two feet high. Should be sown early if perfect flowers 
are desired. Sow from October till March. Packet 5 cents. 
AMARANTHUS TRICOLOR. 
Three colored Amaranth. Very showy; cultivated on 
account of its leaves, which are green, yellow and red. 
Two to three feet high. Packet 5 cents. 
