232 THE FLORIST. 



Chelidonium majus is common in these parts, being observed at 

 Old Windsor, Chertsey, Egham, and on an old wall at Thrope. 



Scutellaria minor, when in full bloom, is a charming little plant. 

 It grows near Cumberland Lodge in ditches which have been par- 

 tially dried through the summer ; and it is equally abundant among 

 the Brake Fern on the way from Cumberland Lodge to Bishopgate. 



Scutellaria galericulata is of a handsome blue, and more showy 

 than the above. It is a plant well deserving of culture, and will 

 thrive in almost any situation in which moisture is afforded. It is 

 frequently to be seen in ditches in Windsor Park, and other places. 



Viola tricolor^ var. arvensis, is common in fields and cultivated 

 grounds all about this neighbourhood. 



Viola odorata is a frequent plant in all our hedge-rows, and a 

 favourite with every one. It is as often seen with flowers of a pure 

 white and of a lilac colour as with blue. 



Menyanthes trifoliata may be found on '' Staines Moor." I com- 

 menced a search for it on the moor, and was soon successful; but 

 the lateness of the season (September) precluded me from seeing 

 it in flower, though this plant is often to be found with lingering 

 blossoms on it as late as the time I have just mentioned. 



Englefield Green. William Whale. 



LOBELIA FULGENS MULTIFLORA. 



This is one of the handsomest plants that are grown for bedding. 

 It is not to be found in many establishments ; but I do not know for 

 what reason, as it is very easy to cultivate if properly attended to. 

 There have been several nurserymen and gentlemen here this year, and 

 all of them seemed very much surprised to find a bed of this beautiful 

 Lobelia growing and blooming so finely. The plants are four feet 

 high, and covered with blossoms. It produces its flowers, which are 

 of a fine rich scarlet or crimson, from July to October. No garden 

 ought to be without a bed of this charming plant, whose colour is 

 very distinct from that of any other bedding plant ; and therefore it 

 cannot fail to be an acquisition to the flower-garden. It also looks 

 well planted on the borders, intermixed with other flowers. 



To grow it in perfection, it requires a good soil. It does best in 

 pots during the winter in a little heat. The best way to be success- 

 ful with it is to take the plants off the bed after they have done 

 blooming, part them (every bit will grow), put them into small pots, 

 and place them in a little heat till they are well rooted ; then remove 

 them to a cooler house, taking care not to give too much water at 

 the roots during winter, only just enough to keep the soil a little 

 damp. Pot them afresh into larger pots in March, and encourage 

 them to grow strong ; and as they begin to root, give them more 

 ■water, and keep them in the house till April. Afterwards move 

 them into a cool pit or frame, for the purpose of hardening them 

 a little before planting out. 



Herts. B. S. W. 



