the stove. The soil should consist of brown turfy peat 

 well mixed with drainage. If the plant is kept a little 

 above the surface of the pot, the roots will soon spread them- 

 selves in all directions in the soil, and also in the atmosphere : 

 sure signs of health and luxuriance ; the flowers also will 

 hang down over the soil and pot and have a curious appear- 

 ance. Although it must not be kept too wet in winter, yet 

 extreme dryness is hurtful, and should be guarded against ; 

 as the spring and summer advance it should be kept in the 

 warmest and most moist part of the house. 



