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blossoms with a bright purple corolla in the months 

 of February and March, it is an acceptable plant 

 either for a sheltered situation in the open garden, 

 or in pots on the Auricula stand. 



The Cyclamen Europium is a native of Austria, 

 and has the advantage of being sweet-scented : this 

 species flowers in April ; and was also cultivated 

 by Gerard. 



Cerces and Cyclamen all art defeat. 



PiTATT. 



The Persian Cyclamen, which was first brought 

 to this country in 1731, is by far the most desirable 

 species for the house, as its flowers are large and 

 frequently odorous, and it continues to blossom 

 from February to April. 



The introduction of so many plants from China 

 has greatly lessened the cultivation of the Cycla- 

 men for the house ; and as it requires a frame in 

 most situations in the garden, it is but little at- 

 tended to in the present day. This plant requires 

 a light sandy earth, or lime rubbish and loam 

 mixed, that will not retain wet; and water must 

 be given it very sparingly at all times. 



All the kinds of Cyclamen are propagated by 

 seeds ; but as they require five years' attention be- 

 fore they will flower, they are but seldom raised in 

 this country. The seeds should be sown soon 

 after they are ripe, in pots filled with light garden 



