==Gloxinia==.—­The directions under January are applicable, but it will be necessary to provide shade for the seedlings as the sun becomes hot, especially after they have been re-potted.

==Kochia trichophylla==.—­A beautiful half-hardy ornamental annual shrub, symmetrical in form.  From seed sown during this month or in March plants can easily be raised for indoor decoration or to furnish a supply for beds and borders.  When well grown and allowed plenty of space from the beginning, each specimen forms a dense mass of bright green foliage which changes to russet-crimson in autumn.

==Lobelias== occupy a foremost place for bedding, and are sufficiently diversified to meet many requirements.  Indeed, there is no other blue flower which can challenge its position.  The compact class is specially adapted for edgings; the spreading varieties answer admirably in borders where a sharply defined line of colour is not essential; the =gracilis= strain has a charming effect in suspended baskets, window-boxes, and rustic work; and the =ramosa= section grows from nine to twelve inches high, producing large flowers.  All these may be sown now as annuals, to produce plants for bedding out in May.  Put the seed into sandy soil, and start the pans in a gentle heat.

==Mimulus,== if sown now and treated as a greenhouse annual, will flower in the first year.  It is one of the thirstiest plants grown in this country, and must have unstinted supplies of water.

==Nicotiana.==—­Where sub-tropical gardening is practised the Tobacco plant is indispensable.  To develop its fine proportions there must be the utmost liberality of treatment from the commencement.  Either in this month or early in March sow in rich soil, and place the pans in a warm house or pit.  Put the seedlings early into small pots, and promote a rapid but sturdy growth, until the weather is warm enough for them in the open ground.  The Nicotiana also makes an admirable pot plant for the conservatory or greenhouse, where it is especially valued for its delightful fragrance.

==Pansy.==—­Although the Pansy will grow almost anywhere, a moist, rich soil, partially shaded from summer sun, is necessary to do the plant full justice.  Many distinct colours are saved separately, and the quality of the seedlings is so good that propagation by cuttings is gradually declining.  Sow thinly in pots or pans, and when the young plants have been pricked off, put them in a cool, safe corner until large enough for bedding out.  The soil should be plentifully dressed with decayed cow-manure.

==Pelargonium.==—­In raising seedling Pelargoniums, it is well to bear in mind that worthless seed takes just as much time and attention as does a first-class strain.  The simplest greenhouse culture will suffice to bring the plants to perfection.  A light sandy loam suits them, and the pots need not go beyond the 48-or at most the 32-size.  Flowering will be deferred until re-potting ceases.