American Centaury

American Centaury (Sabbatia) - N. American plants of the Gentian family. The species introduced are—S. chloroides, with large pink flowers; S. campestris, with light rose flowers; and S. angularis, with purplish-red flowers. S. chloroides, being found in bogs, requires a very moist spot; S. campestris, an open and drier place; S. angularis, a sheltered situation and partial shade, in imitation of that afforded by the vegetation amongst which it grows wild. The soil should consist of equal parts of good fibry loam and finely-shifted leaf-mould, with enough sand to make it open. Seed, which should be sown in summer. The seedlings should be potted off before they become in the least drawn, or weak plants result. They should be wintered in a cold, airy frame, and freely pinched to induce a bushy habit. All are biennial, and seed should be sown each year.

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