The Garden Under Glass

54 THE GARDEN UNDER GLASS best being Princess of Wales, Maggie Hodgson, Montague, Lady Coventry, Mercia, Duchess of Westminster and Sir Evelyn Wood. Celosias and Cockscombs These are not nearly so' populär now as they were ten or twelve years ago. They are by no means unbeautiful, and as tastes differ greatly (and happily so) we might spare a few lines to show their general culture. Early seed-sowing (January or February) is advised in order that the plants may be brought along steadily. As soon as they can be håndled, remove them singly to small pots, and keep them somewhat warm. The young cockscombs should not be again potted up until the shape of the comb is visible. Some of these grow after the manner of celosias, and are, of course, useless for the purpose. If the young plants are kept close to the glass they will grow sturdily. While the state of being root-bound cannot but be injuriens, the plants must not be potted on too quickly, as they are very susceptible to over-watering, and this can scarcely be avoided if they are over-potted. At no time should they be allowed to flag. This path of progressive potting will necessitate the use of several sizes of pots until they reach the 7-inch, in which tall specimens of the Celosia pyramidalis in its various colours may be flowered. Cockscombs will rarely need to go beyond a 6-inch pot. After the younger stages cool conditions should prevail, with the forcible use of the syringe if red-spider threatens, and the use of the liquid raanure tank when the plants are found to dry quickly. Celosias make a pretty display in a miscellaneous group or dotted about along the staging, where their graceful plumes are bound to attract attention. They are valuable also for bedding