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Anemone. 



Of this plant there are nearly a hundred species, each with its score of varie- 

 ties, many of them present some of the finest forms of floral beauty. The double 

 varieties are the best suited for the conservatory, and for which they are admira- 

 bly adapted; the foliage is extremely beautiful, the bright green contrasting well 

 with the dazzling brightness of the bright scarlet and purple flowers that grow 

 in profusion. They require the same general treatment as the Ranunculus, only 

 that a little sea sand or salt should be mixed with the soil. For a succession of 

 bloom, plant from September until March. Those planted in September will 

 flower in latter part of March or the first of April, while those planted in March 

 will flower by the middle of June. 



We list the following from many we have bloomed, and should recommend 

 them for pot culture. 



Feu Surperbe, bright scarlet. 



Rose Surpassante, rose. 



Queen of the Netherlands, white and rose, fine. 



L' Ornament de la Nature, rich dark blue. 



Lord Nelson, violet. 



Queen Victoria, bright scarlet, a free bloomer. 



Bemhrandt, carmine . 



ShaJcspeare, beautiful blue. 



Von Schiller, dark brilliant blue. 



The above collection includes the most striking and positive colors, and are 

 such as bloom well. Many others might be added to the list without materially 

 increasing the value of the collection. 



The Cyclamen. 



About this flower but one opinion can be entertained, — that it is the most 

 beautiful bulbous rooted plant ever introduced for the parlor or conservatory, and 

 its beauty is fully equaled by its adaptation for the same purpose. We are 

 fully justified in making this assertion, by the greatly increased interest taken 

 in it by florists, amateurs, and the lovers of flowers in general. Ease of culture 

 is an additional feature in their character and much in their favor. The diffi- 

 culty in propagation alone has prevented their becoming a florists flower. The 

 roots or bulbs of the Cyclamen being a solid corm, they will not divide success- 

 fully ; consequently the only means of propagation is from seed, which must be 

 gathered soon as ripe, slowly dried, and planted in a green house in heat ; they 

 must be kept constantly growing until they are in full flower. This part we 

 should advise the amateur to leave to the professional florist and depend upon 

 such for plants for the first season. 



They should be procured soon as they show flower, place in a sunny exposure 

 and not be allowed to get chilled in winter. They are generally offered for sale 

 about Jan. 1st. If in a warm room, even temperature, and kept well watered, 

 they will remain in flower until the first of May ; after flowering they should be 



