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sent Cineraria Mrs. Edwards, a dwarf medium-size sort, not first-rate 

 in form ; it was awarded a certificate for its colour, which is " pale 

 peachy lilac," with a grey disk. Some nice seedling Cyclamens were 

 furnished by Mr. E. G. Henderson, and one of them was awarded a 

 certificate for its size, form, and well-defined colours. Messrs. Fra- 

 zer produced a Camellia, named Refulgens, which was highly com- 

 mended for its colour, which is bright cherry. Mr. Wilmore's Epa- 

 cris pallida had a certificate for its good shape, being considered to 

 be an improvement on Hyacinthiflora. Messrs. Henderson contri- 

 buted a small collection of Hyacinths, one or two of which were 

 awarded labels of commendation. 



HINTS FOR THE MONTH. 



Auriculas. These, our charming spring flowers, are very back- 

 ward this season. The height of the bloom will not be much before 

 the end of the month. As regards the culture of this flower, we 

 have nothing to add to Mr. Cooke's excellent instructions given 

 above. 



Bedding Plants. Cuttings of Verbenas, Petunias, Heliotropes, 

 Ageratums, Salvias, Cupheas, &c, may still be put in ; but the earlier 

 in the month such work is brought to a close the better, so as to be 

 enabled to get good strong plants by planting- out time ; they may 

 be potted off singly as soon as struck ; a little heat would be advis- 

 able for a week or two after potting-off, to enable the roots to get 

 hold of the fresh soil ; they may then be gradually hardened off to 

 stand in a cold frame until planting-out time. Scarlet Geraniums 

 and Calceolarias may now be potted off singly from the store pots or 

 boxes that they have been standing in all the winter ; keep their tops 

 pinched out, and give plenty of air after they are established, to pre- 

 vent their being drawn. 



Calceolarias. Plants not in their blooming-pots should receive 

 their final shift. Fumigate for green-fly ; this should be done with 

 care, as the foliage is easily scorched. 



Carnations and Picotees. The weather has been such that little 

 progress has been made in potting for blooming; all expedition should 

 now be used to get them into their blooming quarters, whether in 

 pots or beds ; secure any long plants as they are put out with short 

 sticks. Many varieties are easily damaged by wind. Sow seed in 

 pans in gentle heat. 



Cinerarias. These are now becoming gay, and will require care- 

 ful and rather copious watering. Shading with thin canvass during 

 the day will prolong their beauty. Seedlings should be examined 

 carefully, in order that the best may be saved for another trial. 



Dahlias. Those who have pot-roots should start them in gentle 

 heat ; and as soon as eyes are prominent pot them into three-inch 

 pots. Pot-off cuttings, and continue to propagate choice varieties. 



