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become united aud begin to grow; after which grafted plants will 

 require the same treatment as recommended for those obtained from 

 cuttings ; and by gi'afting them early in spring, and proper attention, they 

 will make fine plants in course of one season. Those who possess large 

 plants that have been afforded a season of rest will find this a good time 

 for starting them into growth, particularly where they are wanted for 

 exhibition purposes next summer. The wood should be unfastened from 

 the trellis, cutting out altogether any of the main shoots that may be 

 weakly or not wanted, shortening back those that have flowered to the 

 lowest pair of eyes, placing the plants in the stove, and giving sufficient 

 water to the soil to bring this into a healthy state. As soon as the buds 

 push turn them out of the pots, and reduce the ball sufficiently to allow 

 a good shift into fresh soil without increasing the size of the pot. Use 

 the same compost as directed above, and be very careful not to over 

 water until the roots reach the sides of the pots, but syringe the plants 

 over head frequently, and maintain a moist atmosphere. As growth 

 advances keep the shoots neatly and regularly tied in, in order that they 

 may be exposed to all the hght possible, and if green-fly makes its 

 appearance apply tobacco smoke immediately it is perceived. When the 

 pot becomes full of roots manure water made from cow-dung and well 

 cleared may be given once a week with advantage. Plants started early 

 this month will be finely in bloom by June, and will continue in full 

 beauty for months, if kept in a rather dry and not over warm house. 

 Indeed I have fi'equently shown the same plant in a winning collection 

 in July, August, and September. The plant should be well rested after 

 flowering, placing it in a light airy part of the stove or intermediate 

 house, and keeping it sufficiently dry at the root to check growth, and 

 get the wood well ripened ; this will cause it to break more closely than 

 would otherwise be the case, and induce a tendency to produce short 

 jointed flowering wood. There are evidently two varieties of this plant 

 in cultivation, and the best variety is to be obtained from most nurseries 

 under the name of C. splendens speciosissimum ; this has larger and 

 darker foliage and much higher coloured flowers, and is altogether 

 greatly superior to the other variety. W. Cole. 



NEW CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 



We are not surprised to find the Chrysanthemum becoming a popular 

 flower, for it is really valuable for autumn decoration, independent of 

 the great beauty of many of the recently introduced kinds. On 

 looking through the new varieties of the past year, we particularly 

 noticed among Pompons ; — 



Aurora Boreale, mottled orange, fine. 



Dr. Bois Duval, bright brown red, good and distinct. 



Comte Achille Vigier, pale lemon striped with pink, dwarf habit, and 

 very distinct. 



Bob, bright chocolate red, very fine and distinct. 



Anne Boleyn, bright buff, very double, small and good. 



Zebra, rosy lilac, yellowish centre, distinct and pretty. 



