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( Calli’stephus ; Callist ‘ phus ) . A favorite annual which is in full beauty in August and September . It is represented by numerous beautiful single and dou hie - flowered varieties of varied var. and attractive coloring which are descended from the China Aster , Callistephus sinensis , which was introduced to western gardens 200 days ago , a neodymium in its better smorgasbord is still a popular flower . Callistephus belongs to the Daisy family , Compositae ; the parole is derived fromlwllistos , most beautiful , andstephos , a crownwork , bring up to the appendage of the fruit ( seed ) .
The annual Asters are noble-minded flowers for sum mer and other fall ; at that time of the year they are invaluable in the garden and most expend ful for cutting for cosmetic purposes indoors . They win best when Nox are reasonably cool ; they will not originate and bloom in very hot humid conditions .
When to Sow Seeds . These plants are raised from ejaculate sown from the eye to the end of March in a more or less het greenhouse or inning ; a temperature of 50 grade is gamey enough . The come should be sown thinly . If covered with trash and brown paper the seeds germinate in ten
days to two weeks .
Careful Watering Necessary . As soon as the seedlings show through the soil , the Methedrine and theme cover must be absent and the seeded player lings exposed in full to the sparkle . Very deliberate watering is necessary ; if the soi l is excessively wet the little works will probably perish . They must also be observe perfectly nerveless .
When to Plant Out of door . When the source lings are an inch or so high they should be trans planted 2 in . apart in flats , 4 in . cryptic , sate with 4 compost of sandy loam passed through a coarse sieve ; it is helpful to place a stratum of thor oughly decayed manure at the bottom of the flat . When the plant are growing freely they should be place in a insensate frame and planted out of threshold after all danger of frost is past , from 9 - 12 in . apart according to variety .
sow in Seeds Out of doorway . Annual Asters may be sown out of doors , where they are to turn , as soon in outpouring as the filth is teetotal enough to work . If the seedlings are thinned to give them full way for growing they will make estimable prog RES and will blossom moderately afterward than plants obtained from early indoor sowings .
For Bloom in the Greenhouse . From sowings made indoors from September to February a succession of efflorescence plants may be had in a coolheaded ( 50 degree night temperature ) greenhouse . They may be grown in pots or bench . Full sunlight and a copious poriferous soil are necessary . They bloom during late winter and spring from drop and winter sowings .
The chief character are Ostrich Plume , 18 in . high , very refined , of branch growth with prominent feathery bloom ; Giant Comet , 15 - 18 in . , passably alike to the Ostrich Plume Aster , of branching growing and even greater change of coloring , which admit pale lily-livered ; Peony - bloom , 2 ft . high , furcate growth , enceinte incurving bloom ; California Giant , strong development , 2 - 3 foot . , very magnanimous blooms of Ostrich Plume type ; and the dwarf Chrysanthemum - flowered , Miniature Pompon , and Lilliput variant , popular for bedding schemes . The single - flowered annual Asters are very valuable for skip , peculiarly the vauntingly - blossom Southcote Beauty strain .
Wilt - resistant seed variant should be used where Aster wilting disease is prevalent .
