the stove. The soil should consist of brown turfy peat 
well mixed with drainage. If the plant is kept a little 
above the surface of the pot, the roots will soon spread them- 
selves in all directions in the soil, and also in the atmosphere : 
sure signs of health and luxuriance; the flowers also will 
hang down over the soil and pot and have a curious appear- 
ance. Although it must not be kept too wet in. winter, yet 
extreme dryness is hurtful, and should be guarded against ; 
as the spring and summér advance it should be kept in the 
warmest and most moist part of the house. 
