GERANIUM

Pelargonium. Half-hardy perennial



Geraniums of all kinds are most valuable if treated as annuals. In their

seedling state the plants are peculiarly robust and charmingly fresh in

leafage and flowers, even if amongst them there does not happen to be

one that is welcome as a novel florist's flower. When grown from

first-class seed, however, a large proportion of fine varieties and a

few real novelties may be expected. The seed may be sown on any day

throughout the year, but February and August are especially suitable.

Sow in pans filled with a good mixture, in a somewhat rough state. Cover

with a fair sixteenth of an inch of fine soil. Put the seed-pans in a

temperature of 60 deg. to 70 deg. if sown in February, but heat will not be

necessary at all unless it is desired to bring the plants into flower

early in the ensuing summer. We are accustomed to place the seed-pans on

a sunny shelf in a cool greenhouse, and have fine plants by the end of

June, many of which begin to flower in August.