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Calceolaria— continued. x 
the north, in sandy soil, and, when rooted, potted off 
into 3in. pots. They should then be placed in a light 
sunny frame, where they may remain until the middle of 
February. The points should then be pinched out. When 
the plants break, they must be shifted into 48-sized pots. 
If there are from four to six breaks to each plant, it 
will.-be sufficient; but, should such not be the case, the 
plants must be stopped again, when the requisite number 
will probably be obtained. Directly the roots touch the 
pots, the plants should be transferred to 7in. or 8in. pots, 
in which they will flower, and the shoots must be tied 
out so as to develop fully. Every effort should be exerted 
to keep the foliage green to the base of the plants, and 
they should be fumigated on the first appearance of green 
fly. As the flower-spikes are thrown up, weak liquid 
manure, applied two or three times a week, will prove 
beneficial. For potting, the following compost is most 
suitable: One-half good fibrous loam, one-eighth thoroughly 
rotted manure, and the remainder leaf soil, with enough 
sharp sand to keep the whole open. During frosty weather, 
of course, it will be necessary to protect the frames with 
© mats, and to water judiciously, to avoid damping. Those 
Fic. 321. HERBACEOUS Caicrorania. 
plants intended for bedding will nöt require to be repotted, 
but should be inserted, about 3in. apart, in sandy soil, in 
a cold frame. The tops must be taken off early in March; 
and from the middle of April to the middle of May, they 
may be planted out where they are to remain. Should 
frosty weather, accompanied by drying winds, ensue, the 
~ plants will require the protection of inverted flower-pota, 
with pieces of slate or crock placed over the holes. A good 
soil, abundantly enriched with rotten manure, is most 
desirable for them. 
Varieties. These are very numerous. The best of them 
are the following: Bryou, dark red, very free; Garner's 
YELLOW, rich deep yellow, extremely free; GENERAL 
HAVELOCK, crimson-scarlet, very fine; GOLDEN GEM, 
bright yellow, pig et the best; infer oriin erimson-gold, 
attractive. 
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if properly managed, produce a good percentage of ex- 
cellent flowers. The seed may be sown from June to 
August, when large batches are required (when only one 
sowing is made, July will be the best gnonth), on pans 
of light, sandy soil, which should be soaked with water 
before sowing. Care must be taken to make the surface 
of the soil level, and also to sow the seed as evenly as 
possible. It is better not to cover with soil, but a sheet 
of glass should be laid over the pan, which must be 
placed in a shady part of the greenhouse or cold frame 
until the young plants show the first leaf. ‘The glass 
ean then be gradually removed. When large enough to 
handle, the seedlings must be pricked out, about 2in. 
asunder, in pans or boxes, and placed in a close, shaded 
situation. As soon as of sufficient size, they must be 
placed singly in 3in. pots, returned to the frame, kept close 
for a few days, and as near the glass as possible, to make 
them sturdy. When necessary, they should be shifted into 
5in. pots, in which they may be kept through” the winter ; 
or the later batches may be placed in small pots. By the 
end of October or early in November, the plants will be 
strong and fit for wintering; at this stage, the best place 
for them is in a dry, frost-proof pit, or on an airy shelf of 
the greenhouse, giving them sufficient water to prevent 
flagging. All dead leaves must be removed. On the first 
appearance of green fly, the plants should be fumigated 
with co. From the end of January onwards, in order 
to en growth, the plants should be removed into 
7in. or Bin. pots, giving plenty of drainage, and a com- 
post consisting of one-half good light fibrous loam, one- | 
fourth thoroughly decayed sheep manure, and one-fourth 
leaf soil, to which must be added sufficient coarse sand to 
keep the whole open. After potting, the plants must be 
again placed in the same position, and, as they require it, 
plenty of room given. Careful attention to watering is 
necessary, as they must not be allowed to get dry. Air 
The flower-stems, 
C. alba (white). ø. white; uncles "ga racemose, 
rors hotomous. i l rt serrated. Plant suf- 
ruticose, clammy, and resinous. A. Ift. Chili, 1844. Shrubby. 
(B M. 4157.) 
amplexicaulis ( -clasping).* fl. yellow, umbellately 
fascicled ; corymbs kani; pedicels pilose, l stem-clasping, 
ovate-oblong, acuminated, te, crenately-serrated, pilose, 
h. 14ft. Pern, 1845. Half- hardy, herbaceous. (B. M. 4300. 
p arachnoidea (cobwebby).* f. purple; peduncles termi 
twin, ted, dichotomous, Iin to Septe a sag L Îingulatelys 
oblong, a little toothed, narrowing downwards into long wi 
, which are connate at the base ; about 5in. long, wrink S kA. 
aa ie pee us, nmass, spreading, — >d with white cob- 
we wool, as well as the leaves and other parts, ex the 
corolla. A. lft. Chili, 1827. (B. M. 2874.) ~ 
C. bicolor (two-coloured).* J. in large terminal cymes f 
yellow, small ; lower lip large, gaping, sophie heen dint 
yellow, the back white. July to to Rovers d] 
sub-acute, coarsely crenated, wrinkled. A. 2ft. tout oe 
——,. woody at the base. Peru, 1829, o SYN. s 
(B. 
C. Burbidgei (Burbidge’s).* fl. rich yellow, with large lower 1i 
* Sen and winter. T ovate, distinctly obtusely re mpeg ner 
acute, with a narrow wing ru down the ; both sur- 
faces downy. h. 2ft. to 4ft, This isa à handsome hybrid between 
C. Pavonii . fuchsiefolia, by F. W. Burbidge, Esq., 
Trinity College Botanic Gardens, Dublin, 1882. 
c. chelidonioides (Chelidonium-ike). A. yellow. June. Wft. ; 
poa a i sked with purple dots 
©. corymboss Ciarain ft f y —— purp. 
and corymbose. May GERAT » radical ones 
