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hill and dale, and it is this particular species we believe 
the poet had reference to when they dubbed it ‘‘The 
Pale Primrose,” or ‘The Firstling of Spring.” Its Eng- 
lish appellation is derived from Primus, the first, and 
happily expresses one of its charms, and shows why it is 
such a meet emblem of youth. 
Of maiden modesty and tender truth 
The Primrose is the type, as ’tis of youth. 
CLERODENDRON. 
‘T is difficult to conceive more beautiful objects than 
= several members of this genus when well cultivated. 
Cuttings taken off any time during Summer root readily, 
or in Winter in gentle heat, and should be kept in small 
pots through the sueceeding Winter, on a shelf or under- 
neath a bench in the greenhouse. About the Ist of Feb- 
ruary repot them, giving them a liberal shift. The soil 
should be light and very rich. To flower freely they 
require frequent shiftings from smaller into Jarger pots. 
With this treatment they can be made to bloom con- 
tinually during the entire season. Old plants can be 
grown on with occasional shiftings, and make splendid 
plants for garden decoration during Summer. They 
must, however, be grown in the shade. After flowering 
water freely, in order that they may make a good 
growth; after which they should have partial sun te 
ripen the wood. If not wanted for Winter flowering, | 
remove the plants in the Fall to a light cellar, free from 
frost, giving them through the Winter just enough water 
to sustain life. In the Spring, when all danger from frost 
is over, remove the plants to any desired position in the 
garden or on the veranda for another season of bloom. 
Balfourii is the best and most showy variety, and one ~ 
