It grows freely in a mixture of sandy peat and loam. The 

 plants after flowering should be kept in a warm pit, and 

 rather close, to encourage the growth of the young shoots, 

 afterwards they may be placed out of doors during the sum- 

 mer, and the pots should have a top dressing of fresh cow- 

 dung and plenty of water. 



Increased by grafting in the same manner as Camellias. 



