The seeds should be kept in vessels of water until ready for sowing, when they may be placed in loamy soil, and the pot submerged a couple of inches in water, the temperature of which should not be allowed to fall below 85°. The tank should be in a light position near the glass. Annual.
Vinca (Periwinkle). Apocynaceæ.
Increased by seeds and by divisions.
Viola (Violet, Heartsease, Pansy). Violarieæ.
The named violets are increased by cuttings made in a cool house from vigorous shoots. Common species by seeds, runners and divisions of the plants. Pansies are usually grown from seeds, but named varieties may be multiplied from cuttings taken late in the season, or from layers.
Virgilia. See [Cladrastis].
Virginia Creeper. See [Ampelopsis].
Virgin’s Bower. See [Clematis].
Viscum (Mistletoe). Loranthaceæ.
Raised from seed, which should be inserted in a notch cut in the bark or under side of a branch of the host. Avoid crushing the seed, and have the embryo directed towards the trunk. To prevent birds from disturbing the seeds after being placed in position, cover with light-colored cloth. The seed may also be fastened to a smooth part of the tree by the sticky substance surrounding it, but more seed is lost. Our native phoradendron can be handled in the same way.