. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. ^^JiJRBEN'A ?ERBENA is a HowcT to which \vc- arc perhaps more indebted for the gaiety of our gardens than to any other; and is a simple, procuni- â nt plant from Buenos Ayres. For large beds nothing can equal it, as with judicious training a few plants can be made to cover con- siderable surface. The beds appear to the best advantage when cut <iirectly in the lawn or grass, as the surrounding green heightens the effect of the brilliant colors by the strong'contrast. Although the will L;rnw in almost any soil, lo tiiiixe
. Cyclopedia of practical floriculture. Floriculture; Flower language. ^^JiJRBEN'A ?ERBENA is a HowcT to which \vc- arc perhaps more indebted for the gaiety of our gardens than to any other; and is a simple, procuni- â nt plant from Buenos Ayres. For large beds nothing can equal it, as with judicious training a few plants can be made to cover con- siderable surface. The beds appear to the best advantage when cut <iirectly in the lawn or grass, as the surrounding green heightens the effect of the brilliant colors by the strong'contrast. Although the will L;rnw in almost any soil, lo tiiiixe well it should have that most t, which is aliout t\\ o pai'ts loam, the same quantity of leaf-mold â¢o, and one part good sand. Having sci-urcd plants of such colors as harmonize well, let there be made a ca\ it\ ihc si/c of the pot they are in, the ball be placed within it, and the soil pressed close around, the plants being arranged two feet apart each way. The branches are then to be laid entirely flat to the ground, and pinned down, so that they will root at the joints, for which purpose broom- splints doubled, forked sticks, or, what would be still better, the common wire hairpin, could lie used, tliis treatment to he continued as long as the branches extend themselves. It would be an aihantage to pinch oft" the early buds until the plants are well established, the future bloom being sufficient compensation. Watering freely at first, secures good leafage, which aflfords much protection in case of drouth. .Seedlings, although they can lie started in the open air with ease, give earlier bloom if sown in a box in the house or hotbed. These plants are also most excellent for window boxes and verandas having a sunny exposure. In pot culture, for success, they must be kept in a growing state continually to insure health and thrift. Cuttings rnake better plants than the old ones, and should coni- ])rise about three joints of the young growth. They can be rooted in wet san
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