. «d is- Garden of Mr. M H '1 . ilVSE, Pa. Victorias should not be planted in the open pond until after June 10th, unless the pond is sufficiently heated so that a tem- perature of SO-' can be maintained, in which case the plants may be planted as early as May 10th. Each plant should have at least three cart-loads of aquatic soil for the roots, and 300 sq. ft. of water surface for the development of its leaves, and a depth of 18 inches of water above the crown of the plant. In other respects their requirements are the same as recommended lor tender Nymphaeas. In growing Victoria- from
. «d is- Garden of Mr. M H '1 . ilVSE, Pa. Victorias should not be planted in the open pond until after June 10th, unless the pond is sufficiently heated so that a tem- perature of SO-' can be maintained, in which case the plants may be planted as early as May 10th. Each plant should have at least three cart-loads of aquatic soil for the roots, and 300 sq. ft. of water surface for the development of its leaves, and a depth of 18 inches of water above the crown of the plant. In other respects their requirements are the same as recommended lor tender Nymphaeas. In growing Victoria- from seed, sow Victoria Regia at any time between January loth and April 1st in pots or pans, using finely-sifted soil. Cover the seed- with one inch of soil and a slight dusting of sand. Sub- merge the pots so that they will be four inches below the surface of the water, the temperature of the water to be maintained at (.ti» to 95°. After the seedlings have made two leaves, pot them singly into three-inch pots, using aquatic soil, and repot into larger pots as required. Seeds sown before February loth should be in twelve-inch pots or pans by May loth. The water temper- ature can be reduced to 80° after the first potting. To successfully germinate Victoria Trickeri, cut a small hole with the point of a sharp knife through the shell on the opposite side from where the germ is. sow and give the same treatment as recommended for Victoria Regia. Victoria Trickeri seed will germinate in water at a temperature from 70 to 95°, and an atmospheric night temperature of 60c to 65- will be sufficient for both varieties. To maintain as high a temperature as required to germinate and grow Victorias, a metal tank is best. This should be placed in as light a position and as near the glass as possible. Enclose it below with a wooden case and use a lamp or gas-jet to give the desired uniform heat. All metal tanks, before being stocked with plants or seeds in pots, should have one inch of mud spr
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