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kinds with perfectly pure bottoms should be propagated -with the 



greatest care. 



In conclusion, I trust that the gentlemen whose names I have 

 mentioned in this article will not feel offended at the comments I 

 have made upon their former contributions, as the above has been 

 written with every regard for their great experience, and with the 

 most respectful feelings towards themselves. 



Having trespassed so long upon your pages, Mr. Editor, I shall 

 only add, that I confidently anticipate your ready co-operation in ob- 

 taining catalogues such as I have described from different parts of 

 the country where there is severe competition. I trust that the secre- 

 taries of such societies will be so obliging as to note down the pro- 

 perties of all the flowers that take the prizes in their respective 

 neighbourhoods, and that respectable dealers and amateurs who feel 

 interested on the subject will have no objection to do the same. Such 

 catalogues, printed in the Cabinet collectively, would not only show 

 us what flowers were considered best in the different counties, but 

 would be referred to as a sure guide ; and would not only be a great 

 boon to all whose beds are as yet incomplete, but would be consulted 

 with pleasure by the whole of your readers. 



All that I can do is to offer you such a one from the Fclton 

 Society, as soon as the blooming season is over, if my plan should be 

 acceptable. I trust that you will excuse the length of this article. 



ARTICLE III. 



ON THE CULTURE OF CACTI. 



BY A COTTAGER, DORKING, SURREY. 



Seeing in the November Number for 1S40 of your excellent Cabi- 

 net a paragraph by J. G., requesting to know respecting the cultiva- 

 tion of Cacti, should the following remarks be of any service, I now 

 place them in your hands for your disposal. 



The kinds of Cactus, Meloeactus, Epiphyllum, Cereus, &c, are 

 so numerous, that they require different habitats and modes of treat- 

 ment, but the following is applicable to them in general. 



After they have done flowering and are gradually hardened off, 



