. Sessional papers of the Dominion of Canada 1901 . 5 July 12 „ 12 ,. 12 i. 12June20 to snow. , 20 to frost. , 20 Did not transplant well. Jtine20 to frost., 20, 20 July 1 H 1 1 „ 1 JunelOJuly 1 .. 1 i, 1 ., 1June 20 .. 20July 30 . 1 The work of transplanting commenced on April 11, and was completed on April30. Some seed of Zinnias and Verbenas saved from plants grown on the farm theprevious year, was sown for comparison with imported seed. The germination inboth cases was in favour of the home-grown seed, while the resulting flowers showedno deterioration from their originals. HERBACEOUS PERE


. Sessional papers of the Dominion of Canada 1901 . 5 July 12 „ 12 ,. 12 i. 12June20 to snow. , 20 to frost. , 20 Did not transplant well. Jtine20 to frost., 20, 20 July 1 H 1 1 „ 1 JunelOJuly 1 .. 1 i, 1 ., 1June 20 .. 20July 30 . 1 The work of transplanting commenced on April 11, and was completed on April30. Some seed of Zinnias and Verbenas saved from plants grown on the farm theprevious year, was sown for comparison with imported seed. The germination inboth cases was in favour of the home-grown seed, while the resulting flowers showedno deterioration from their originals. HERBACEOUS PERENNIALS. This useful class of plants continues to attract the attention of visitors, andnumerous applications for plants and seeds are received at the farm, showing thatthe farmers of Manitoba are fast recognizing the value of these permanent flowers asa means of home adornment easily within their reach. In last years report, a list ofsome of the best varieties which have been fully tested here was given, to which thefollowing may be added :—.


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