ALONSOA

These popular half-hardy flowers are not only valuable for a summer

display in borders, but they make charming subjects for the conservatory

in the spring months. For blooming outdoors seed may be sown in pans in

March and the plants treated in the manner usual for half-hardy annuals,

or a sowing can be made in the open towards the end of April. Plants for

flowering indoors in April and May should be raised from seed sown in

the preceding August and September. Grow on the seedlings steadily in

pots, but do not force them in any way. In fact, the treatment should be

as nearly hardy as possible, a night temperature of 45 deg. being generally

sufficient to carry them through the winter.