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differs in the bristle-like cilia on the calyx. In 

 habit the Chinese plant, at least as collected by 

 the Abbe Uelavay, is more robust, making a 

 better shaped specimen and having rather 

 larger flowers than E. formosum. This, how- 

 ever, as cultivated in our greenhouses, is a very 

 variable plant, some of the extreme forms 

 apjjroaching li. ciliicalyx in habit, size of leaf 



fui grower in its cultivation. The usual Ehodo- 

 dendron mixture of fibrous, sandy loam, peat 

 and leaf-mould being suitable. Though protec- 

 tion in winter is necessary, a degree or two of 

 frost does no harm. Specimens cultivated in 

 large pots or tubs benefit by being stood outside 

 after flowering until late autumn, selecting .1 

 western aspect for preference. A. O., Kew. 



Chkysaxthemuji JiAxiMUii Etoile I)"A.\vi:i;s 



and flowers. Whether Mr. Forrest's plants will 

 {)rove as variable and provide a connecting link 

 remains to be seen. 



The flowers of li. ciliicalyx are borne three to 

 Hve or six in a truss, occasionally more, 4 inches 

 m diameter, white, with a rich ^■ellow blotch 

 inside and the exterior flushed with rose. It is 

 del iciously fragrant. 



Ii. ciliicalyx presents uo problems to the care- 



Hellebores. 



Christmas axu Lentex Eoses. 



Called by botanists Helleborus niger, the 

 Christmas Eose is one of the most charming 

 flowers of winter. Commencing to flower in 

 December out of doors, it will continue in one 

 or other of its varieties well on into January. 



