i, mi require so raucb voter when at rest.- -merely sufficienl to keep them plump- The most suitable soil 

 is peat* with n little live sphagnum moss. They must haw good drainage and large-sized pots, as the plants 

 themselves grow to a huge size. During their growing season they must have a good supply of water, as 

 their native habitats ore low and damp. 



The best plant we have seen exhibited was grown in a cool house wiiti Lj/cask Skimuri t etc.; and we 



may almost advise the same treatment 



The temperature must range in winter from 45° to 50*, and during the summer from 00* to Hi)\ with 

 Bun heat, and a little lire occasionally to keep off dampness. In dull weather the plants should hare all 

 the light possible to make iheir growth ]>erfect, and to ripen the bulbs; bul they should always be shaded 

 from the rays of the sun. 



We have seen the bulbs rot in the winter under certain treatment, this evil being uflcn caused by too 

 much dampness. When it occurs, cut the decayed parts away, and dry the wound with sulphur or lime. 



These plants are subject to insect*, such as thrips and green fly, which should not he allowed lo a< eu- 

 mulnto, or they will damage the young growth. The leaves are tender, and great caio should be exercised 

 in cleansing them thai they sire not bruised. 



The plants are propagated by dividing the bulb* ju-t a? they begin to grow in spring. The old bulbs 

 generally break well; they require the same soil as recommended lor established plants. After dividing 



(hem, keep them at the wannest end of the house, with plenty of istuto to prevent them from shrivelling; 



hut avoid, if possible, everything thai might be liable to damage the young growth. 





