should once have thought such a thing impossible, but every 

 day is bringing forward such startling facts regarding vege- 

 table fertilization, that for our own parts we are prepared to 

 expect a cross between an Oak and a Spanish Chesnut, or any 

 other seemingly impossible production. 



This is a greenhouse, bulbous plant, requiring the same 



Antholvzas, Cape Gladioli, or I 



It thri 



best when potted in a mixture of sandy loam, leaf-mould, and 

 a little peat. 



The roots should be potted about October, and set in a 



frame, (where they are secure from mice and frost), 



filled the pots with roots ; afterwards they 



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h 



should be removed to a warmer situation 



flower 



After 



they have done flowering, they should be gradually rested by 

 withholding water, and finally the 



should be removed 



from the 



which is much better and safer than 



them to remain in the pots, for they always start much better 



the 



