should once have thought such a thing impossible, but every 

 dav is bringing forward such startling facts regarding vege- 

 table fertilization, that for our own parts we are prepared to 

 expect a cross between an Oak and a Spanish Chesnut, or any 

 other seemingly impossible production. 



This is a greenhouse, bulbous plant, requiring the same 

 treatment as Antholyzas, Cape Gladioli, or Ixias. It thrives 

 best when potted in a mixture of sandy loam, leaf-mould, and 

 a little peat. 



The roots should be potted about October, and set in a 

 cool close frame, (where they are secure from mice and frost), 

 till they have filled the pots with roots ; afterwards they 

 should be removed to a warmer situation to flower. After 

 they have done flowering, they should be gradually rested by 

 withholding water, and finally the roots should be removed 

 from the soil, which is much better and safer than to allow 

 them to remain in the pots, for they always start much better 

 the next season. 



