is however seen in its greatest beauty when grown in a house 

 which is intermediate between a greenhouse and stove ; — 

 that is, where the temperature in winter and spring is never 

 below 55" of Fahr. It dehghts in a rich soil, composed of 

 equal parts of loam and peat, mixed with a portion of manure 

 and sand, and will require, when growing luxuriantly, a 

 great quantity of water. 



Of all the species of Salvia this is the most easy both to 

 cultivate and propagate. If cuttings of the young shoots 

 are inserted in sand, thej' will soon make strong plants. 



