February and March are the right months for sowing seed, and for the pots any fairly light compost will answer.  Prick off the seedlings when about an inch high, putting the plants in down to the seed-leaves.  They must never be allowed to suffer for want of water, nor should they be starved in small pots.  The growth had better not be hurried at any stage; the plants will then develop into shapely specimens with very little care.

==Achimenes==

==Greenhouse or stove perennials==

Although Achimenes can be propagated by division of the tubers, the simpler method of raising a supply from seed has become a common practice.  During March or April sow in pots or pans, and while quite small transfer the seedlings to separate pots.  It is important to insure free drainage, especially as frequent watering is a necessity while the plants are in active growth.  Achimenes are generally kept in a high temperature; but they do not really need so much heat as Gloxinias, and in a warm greenhouse they can be flowered without the least difficulty.  This is one of the finest subjects for growing in hanging-baskets.

==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.

==Amaryllis==

==Hippeastrum==

The majority of the named varieties are expensive, and a very considerable saving is effected by raising plants from seed.  Thanks to the skill of the hybridiser, the seedlings not only compare favourably with flowers grown from costly bulbs, but they have been successful in winning certificates and awards of merit.

The germination is so irregular that it is well to put only one seed in each small pot.  The most suitable soil is a mixture of two parts loam and one of leaf-mould, with sufficient coarse grit to insure free drainage.  The proper temperature is about 65 deg..  After the seedlings are established follow the treatment advised on page 340.

==Anemone==

==The Windflower.  Hardy perennial==