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THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
Calceolaria Hybrida Grandiflora. 
January 1, 1910 
to the ground, without being trimmed 
down; as these secondary branches put 
forth laterally rather than horizontally — 
the plant is especially adapted for bed- 
ding, withstands wind and rain as well 
as any other plant of its kind, as it sheds 
of itself the faded blossoms it never look 
withered. 
—‘ Moellers’s Deutsche Gaeriner-Zeitung 
Calceolarias. 
These showy and free-blooming plants 
are raised annually from seed sown in the 
early months of the year in pans of loam, 
leaf-mould, and sand, which should be 
sifted finely on the surface. The seed, 
“being so very small, should be only 
slightly covered, and the pans placed in 
a cool shady frame and kept moderately 
moist. 
differs very slightly from that of the 
Cineraria, though when grown up they 
require more root room, and must be 
kept cool and moist through the winter, 
thhough safe from frost. 
Their treatment throughout 
Free drainage and careful watering are 
essential points in their culture, as also 
is shade from hot sun in the spring, They 
require plenty of light and air, but no 
draughts. . 
Green-fly in their early stages must be 
expected and dealt with promptly. 
The above remarks apply to the 
herbaceous variety; there is, however, @ 
shrubby kind, which is increased by 
cuttings taken in the autumn. ‘These 
cuttings succeed best in a low pit or 
frame in a soil of sandy loam, Keep 
them moist and rather close at first, but 
admit air freely in the spring when 
growth commences. 
About October a number of the best 
should be potted and taken into the 
greenhouse, and, when rooted, given 
plenty of water and liquid manure. 
Shade and ventilation are both very 
necessary, and the plants should be 
syringed freely and frequently in hot 
weather. 
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