72 MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE. 



Hydrangeas. Cuttings may now be taken off, cutting- off the tops of an/ 

 shoots that have very plump leading buds, about one inch below the bud of 

 each cutting. These inserted, each into a small pot, and placed in moist 

 heat, will soon strike root, and will, with future proper treatment, bloomed 

 one fine head each, most strikingly beautiful. 



Pelargoniums. Cuttings now put in, struck in a hot-bed frame, and 

 potted off as soon as they have taken root, will bloom during autumn. 



Polyanthuses should now be top dressed, as directed for Auriculas, 

 only the soil used need not be so rich. Seed may now be sown ; the best 

 method is to raise it in heat, harden gradually, and transplant when large 

 enough. 



Ranunculuses should now be planted, taking care no fresh applied 

 dung is in the soil, nor should the ground to plant in be lightened up more 

 thau two inches deep. The soil of the bed should be half a yard deep at the 

 least. The best roots for flowering are such as have the crowns high and 

 firm, with regular placed claws. 



P»osE Tree not yet pruned, if allowed to remain untouched till the new 

 shoots of the present coming season be about an iuch long, and be then short- 

 ened by cutting back all the old wood to below where the new shoots had 

 pushed, the dormant buds will then be excited, and roses will be produced 

 some weeks later than if pruned at a much earlier season. Plants in pots 

 now put into heat, will come into bloom in May. 



Tuberoses should be planted, one root in a small pot, using very rich 

 sandy soil ; the pots should be placed in moist heat till the plants are up 

 a few inches then they may be planted into larger pots, and taken into a 

 stove, and finally into a greenhouse. 



Tulips. — At this season such as happened to be affected by canker will 

 appear sickly, the roots should be examined, and the damaged part be cut 

 clean out. If left exposed to sun and air, the parts will soon dry and heal. 

 Avoid frosty air getting to the wound by exposure. 



REFERENCE TO PLATE. 



Clematis Florida ; var Siebaldii. This very handsome flowering 

 variety was recently sent by Dr. Von Siebald from Japan. The plant grows 

 very rapidly if planted in a warm situation, and flowers very abundantly. 

 The petals, forming the dark centre, have a very pretty appearance in con- 

 trast with the greenish-white calyx sepals. If the plant be grown in the 

 greenhouse it flourishes better, and produces a finer effect than in the open 

 air. It flourishes best in peat and loam. We shall have plants to dispose 

 of this mouth. Clematis, from clema, a vine, referring to its climbing habit. 



Sparaxas (Seedling.) This very neat and pretty variety was raised by 

 H. Dobree, Jue. Esq., Guernsey, along with a number of other very beau- 

 tiful kinds There the plants grow to the height of from two to three feet, 

 producing spikes, with a profusion of blossoms. Their neatness, ease of 

 culture, and beauty of the flowers, recommend them to all lovers of flowers. 



Chorizema Ovata. This «nost lovely species was discovered by Mr. 

 Baxter, in New Holland, and is one of the neatest and handsomest green- 

 house plants. It produces its blossoms in vast profusion. The plant grows 

 about two feet high, having numerous lateral shoots, clothed with flowers. 

 It merits a place in every greenhouse ; its beauty and cheapness combine 

 to recommend it. Chorizema, from chorus, a dance, and zema, a drink. 

 Labellardiere found this plant upon the west coast of New Holland, at the 

 bottom of a mountain, near a place where after being tantalized with finding 

 many salt springs. His party had just met with an ample supply of fresh 

 water. This welcome refreshment seems to have suggested the name. 



