. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. Kb*, tmmm wflm mr Wmm M0zP^ mkm. R_ ) '^SSs8' iitiM maintained; or they may be inserted in'pots of living sphagnum, where they often root more successfully than in heated cases or under bell-glasses. Young plants may also be raised from seed when it can be procured. This may be sown in pans pre- pared with finely-chopped portions of peat and sphagnum, placing them in a heated case, and keeping in a moist condition. The seeds usually germinate in about a month after sowing. The seedlings may be pricked off as soon
. The Book of gardening; a handbook of horticulture. Gardening; Horticulture. Kb*, tmmm wflm mr Wmm M0zP^ mkm. R_ ) '^SSs8' iitiM maintained; or they may be inserted in'pots of living sphagnum, where they often root more successfully than in heated cases or under bell-glasses. Young plants may also be raised from seed when it can be procured. This may be sown in pans pre- pared with finely-chopped portions of peat and sphagnum, placing them in a heated case, and keeping in a moist condition. The seeds usually germinate in about a month after sowing. The seedlings may be pricked off as soon as sufficiently large to handle, and grown on in the usual *way. Sarracenia.—This in- teresting and pretty section of Pitcher-Plants is worthy of the consideration of all amateur gardeners and those in possession of a greenhouse where a winter temperature of from 45deg. to sodeg. can be main- tained. Unlike the Eastern section of Pitcher-Plants, these gems produce in early spring most attractive and highly - perfumed flowers which are always appre- ciated and useful for cutting purposes, as they last a considerable time in perfection. As soon as the flowering season is over, the plants commence to make their new growths and quickly develop their attractive pitchers. Considerable variety is observable amongst the species, as the accompany- ing illustrations indicate. The handiwork of the hybridist also has still further added to the varied characteristics of the plants. A further list of varieties may be seen in the " ; The potting compost required for Sarracenias is good fibrous peat and living sphagnum in about equal proportions ; the peat should be of such a character that it does not readily turn sour. A liberal' sprinkling of rough sand or clean, finely broken crocks should also be added to keep the compost in an open condition. The pots must be carefully drained in such a manner as to avoid '8aft*s& MR " m i ,*w "V ft! Fig. 405.—Sarrac
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