September 1, 1909 
When Athens was at the height of her 
glory bunches of violets were exposed for 
sale in the market-place at all times of 
the year. From the days of Homer the 
beauty and fragrance of the violet have 
furnished a favorite theme for poets. To 
Shakespeare it was a type of modesty and 
maidenhood, and Scotland’s poet agreed 
with the Bard of Avon, for he also wrote 
‘The Violet is for modesty,’ 
A Popular Half-hardy Annual 
eng 
Balsam, or Impatiens, derives its name 
from a peculiarity in the elastic nature of 
the seedpod, which discharges the seed 
when ripe, or when touched. Balsams 
are one of the most popular and beautiful 
of our half-hardy annuals. They produce 
rose-like blooms of varied colors in great 
abundance, and remain in flower for a 
considerable time. Balsams are suitable 
THE AUSTRALIAN GARDENER. 
Sa en oo ee 
exquisitely delicate and- beautiful color- 
DOUBLE BALSAM. 
for outdoor cultivation, and aiso make 
beautiful pot plants; and form striking 
objects for the decoration of the con- 
Servatory or greenhouse. 
Many of the Balsams obtainable from 
most nurserymen and seedsmen are 
notable for their large size,- perfect 
doubleness, and symmetry of form, with 
the most brilliantly striking and 
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ing. A first sowing should be made in 
August or September; and afterwards 
sowings up to February. The’ plants 
should stand at least 1 ft. apart, and 
water must be freely supplied in dry 
weather. They require a rich soil and 
plenty of sunshine. If the surface soil is 
mulched to a depth of 2 in., it will keep 
the ground moist, and also afford nourish- 
ment to the plants. 
After the season of blooming is over, if 
the old plants are to be preserved they 
should be cut back and the cuttings put 
in; but if not wanted, they should be at 
least kept until the cuttings are rooted. 
If the old plants are kept over they may 
have a season of rest, kept partially dry-; 
before they are started into growth they 
should be shaken out-of the old soil, Old 
plants or cuttings should have the points 
of the shoots pinched out occasionally to 
make the specimens bushy. 
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competent mechanics and are up-to-date in every way. Below are particulars of our standard 
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our manufacture suitable for your needs 
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Sprayed. 
hose and large funnel strainer. 
Mounted on i 17S. 6d. 
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chamber adjustable stroke, 3, 4, or 5 inch, 
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cLook at this photo. of 
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working parts brass. 
Large steel air 
Equally good for large andismall gardens, 
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