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of iinmoil varictios, in wliitli we noticed a fine bloom of Sir John Frnnklin, whicli, when largo, 

 i3 witlmut nn equal in form; this bloom was deservedly ndmiied. Of other subjects, the most 

 inttTistiii" were some vanities of Phlox Driimmondi, exhibited by Mr. C<de, two of which were 

 laru'c and very round, with distinct white eyes. The same exhibitor sent cut blooms of ehrubby 

 Caieeoliuia», amongst whicli wo noticed Prince of Orange, a good bedding variety, of dwaif 

 linbit, small, with compact heads of flower, and of ratiier a novel color — yellowish brown. — 



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Javax Limes. — The following remarks on the treatment of tins magnificent family of 

 Lilies, api>ly in this country just the same as in England. We liave been delighted -with 

 their superb flowering the past dry autumn, in the open ground. The largest and finest 

 bed we have ever seen was in the grounds of Messrs. Ho vet & Co., of Boston, in Septem- 

 ber last. Mr. TTovEY seemed to believe that he had actually produced a cross between them 

 and the Tiger Lily ; but we saw no evidence of the fact, to satisfy us that this was so. We 

 do not say that it is impossible, but we believe it has not yet been done. The Japan Lilies 

 from seed vary much in foliage and flowers : 



" Few plants are more useful than the different varieties of Japan Lilies. They come into 

 bloom at a time when our New Holland plants are over, and when an actual paucity of flowering 

 plants exists, wherewith to decorate the conservatory and greenhouse ; and what really can be 

 more suitable ? They produce a gorgeous display either in-doors or out ; and as they are quite 

 hardy they may be liberally planted in the open borders; they thus constitute one of our best 

 autumnal flower garden plants. Their propagation is simple and certain. The bulbs may be 

 separated, and each scale will eventually form a new bulb. This separation should be eft'ecled 

 when the flower stems are withered ; the scales should be stuck into pans of silver sand, and 

 placed in a cold frame or pit. After remaining one season in this position, they should be plant- 

 ed in a prepared bed of peat soil, and a little silver sand intermixed with it ; thus treated the 

 bulbs will soon grow large enough to flower. The cultivation of them in pots is by no means 

 difiicult. Immediately when the bulbs go to rest in the autumn is the proper time to repot them. 

 By no means destroy the old roots, but carefully place them amongst the fresh soil. If Lrge 

 examples for particular display are required, lai-ge pots may be employed, and half a dozen large 

 flowering bulbs placed in each pot. The soil I use is rough peat. Tlie pots should be well drain- 

 ed and the crowns of the bulb just covered with the soil ; when potted they should be placed in 

 a cold pit or frame, in order to prevent the soil from freezing, although frost will not injure the 

 bulbs. Where room under glass is an object in winter, they may be plunged in the open air in 

 coal ashes, in a manner similar to potted Ilyacinths. I have at this time a large number in flower, 

 which have never been under glass until within these few days; they have sustained no injury 

 from exposure. There is scarcely any plant which is so much benefited by liquid manure as the 

 Lily, more especially before expanding its flowers. If used in a clear state, and considerably 

 diluted, this water alone may be applied for at least a month before it comes into flower. If the 

 object should be out-door cultivation entirely, I should recommend them to be planted in beds; 

 their effect is exceedingly grand. Excavate the soil 18 inches deep, and fill in the bottom a foot 

 deep with very coarse peat, intermixed with one-fifth of decayed manure or leaf-mould. The 

 remaining six inches may be entirely peat. If the bulbs are large enough to bloom, plant them 

 twelve inches apart every way, and if beds of each kind are well contrasted one with the o'.her 

 the effect will be magnificent." S. in Gard. Chron, 



