two we shall be as certain of the seed as we are now of the 
varieties of German and French Asteis. 
The cultivation of the Double Zinnias differs but little, if at 
all, from that of the single varieties; the seed should be sown, 
at the latter end of March or early in April, in either a hot¬ 
bed or stove, in pans; the soil used should be light and friable, 
and made quite smooth before sowing, When sown, the seeds 
should be covered lightly with soil, and gently syringed; as 
soon as they are above ground, let them be watered gently, 
and, when they are strong enough, transplanted into small 
pots, either placing three round the edge or else potting 
singly into large sixties; when all danger of frost is over, they 
may be planted out: the soil should be rich and friable, although 
any good garden soil will answer. They will require no further 
attention, save to watch against the depredations of snails and 
slugs, and they will continue to bloom profusely all the sum¬ 
mer, the individual blooms remaining a very long time on the 
plant, as we have known them to continue in perfection for 
nearly three weeks; they will, as they are strong-growing, be 
benefited by the application of a little liquid manure, applied 
occasionally during the blooming period. 
