BRUGaiANSIA. 



I would say at least some thousands, as there was a regular succession from the 

 beginning of summer, and it has now, January 5, many open on it. 



It was planted in a mixed soil composed of loam, bog earth, a good portion of 

 charred matter, rotten dnng, and leaves — perfect drainage of course being secured. 

 As I learned from experience that Brugmansia will not stand our winters without 

 protection, ever since it was planted in the open ground I each year, in October, 

 covered it by sticking poles in the ground, five inches apart, the spaces between 

 being stuffed tight with grassy moss raked from an adjoining wood. A span roof 

 is then put on, one side of which is thatched, the other covered with sashes, which 

 has an additional covering in long continued frost; to make all sure, I put inside 

 a few cast metal pipes, connected with a stove, but even last winter, although very 

 severe, they were seldom used, as it requires a very great frost to penetrate through 



moss a few inches thick ; at the same time, arrangement for free ventilation is 

 provided. I take the protection gradually away in March and April, and altogether 

 in May. It may be considered that the plant is not worthy the trouble thus Ijc- 

 stowed on it, but few could sec it in summer and make that remark. The branches 

 arc shortened in before covering, or it might have been twice as tall as it now is. 



accompanying rejiresentation will give some idea of the general appearance 



e plant when in ))loom. 



