. The century book of gardening; a comprehensive work for every lover of the garden. Gardening. BALSAM. of large size, very double, and of several shades of colour, ranging from pure white to deep red, in some instances distinct names being bestowed, such as Rosy Queen or Violet Queen. Considerable difference in height exists, the taller plants reaching iSin., whilst the dwarf or miniature-flowered are only cjin. It is the miniature group that is recommended especially for bedding, and in the summer garden the Balsams are welcome lor their variety of colours and bushy growth. They should not b
. The century book of gardening; a comprehensive work for every lover of the garden. Gardening. BALSAM. of large size, very double, and of several shades of colour, ranging from pure white to deep red, in some instances distinct names being bestowed, such as Rosy Queen or Violet Queen. Considerable difference in height exists, the taller plants reaching iSin., whilst the dwarf or miniature-flowered are only cjin. It is the miniature group that is recommended especially for bedding, and in the summer garden the Balsams are welcome lor their variety of colours and bushy growth. They should not be planted loo freely, as other things are showier and less apt to suller from cold rains and w inds. Begonias. —Il is agreeable to know thai the Begonia family is becoming popular, particularly the kinds that require a greenhouse. A host of beautiful winter- flowering species, varieties, and hybrids are available, but. SINGLE BEGONIA. even the more recent hybrids, biilliant in colour and long- lasting though they be, are not grown so freely as one would expect, considering their attractiveness and easy culture. The winter-flowering Begonias are certainly neglected. Why, it is difficult to tell, for the majority are wonderfully free, bearing clusters of flowers that may be used when cut, and are attractive upon the plant. Then there are the hybrids, those in particular raised by Messrs. Veitch and Sons, by using the species Socotrana, the result being a delightful set, bright in colour, and able to resist the fogs of winter. Gloire de Sceaux and Gloire de Lorraine, two of the finest kinds raised of recent years, have assisted to rouse some general interest in this greatly neglected family, and it is safe to say that these will be grown largely in the near lulure for market. Doubtless many other hybrids will be raised soon, but there are sufficient beautiful winter and other Begonias to make our plant houses bright with colour during the dull season of the year. The Begonia fam
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