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plants. Any of the latter requiring a shift, should have attention 

 without delay. Others well advanced in their growth should be in- 

 duced to rest, so that their growth may get matured and ready to 

 flower abundantly at the proper season. 1'his chiefly applies to early 

 Azaleas, Camellias, Cytisus, Coronillas, Acacias, Chorozemas, and 

 others, which by special treatment can be had in bloom early in the 

 winter, and when they are not in an unhealthy or pot-bound condition, 

 will keep in bloom for months. 



]]ring forward successions by shutting up the structures early with 

 moisture and sun-heat, many of the hardy forcing plants, such as 

 Deutzias, Kalmias, Weigelia rosea, &c. Wood early ripened, and the 

 buds formed in due time, is better than hard forcing in autumn and 

 winter. This applies particularly to Camellias when they are wanted 

 by November. The drainage of pots should be kept perfect, and 

 worms kept out. This is a good time to sow Calceolaria seed. Keep 

 the seed-pan rather shaded from hot sun, but cool and airy. Small 

 seeds of this kind scarcely require any covering — a square of glass 

 placed over the surface will keep off" slugs. Seed pots and pans when 

 in use should be kept perfectly level, otherwise the seed may be 

 washed to one side. Balsams, Cockscombs, Globe Amaranthus, and 

 similar plants, on stages coming into flower, may have their pots 

 placed into a larger size, which will shield the roots from hot sun. 

 Give manure- water frequently to Fuchsias, Pelargoniums, and other 

 soft-wooded plants in flower. Stir surfaces. M. T. 



NOTES ON HARDY FLOWERS. 



Eriogonum. — A genus of pretty hardy flowers, of which a few species 

 are in cultivation. They are related to the Polygonums, but, unlike 

 the majority of that family, are neat-growing, free-blooming plants, 

 well worth the attention of the lovers of choice herbaceous and alpine 

 flowers. It is an American family, found chiefly on the mountains of 

 the north and north-west of that continent. They are all best adapted 

 for rockwork, and form beautiful tufted masses in sunny positions. 

 Sandy loam suits them best, and the drainage should be good, but in 

 the growing season they wdll take copious supplies of water with ad- 

 vantage. They are easily propagated by cuttings while stock is scarce ; 

 but when plentiful, abundant increase may be obtained by means of 

 division. Trailing shoots are sent out resembling Strawberry runners, 

 with a tuft of leaves at the points, which may be taken off and rooted 

 in a cold frame or hand-glass in sandy loam and leaf-mould, keeping 

 them close-shaded and moist till they are rooted, inuring them after- 



