ON THR GERANIUM HOUSE. 2/3 



their prolific powder, and retire back to give place to other chives 

 until the whole have performed their office without confusion, 

 lie knows then that the petals have discharged their part towards 

 the formation of the future plants and he sees them given to the 

 wind without regret, because it is necessary for the young fruit 

 to enjoy the juices of the plant, without being spent any longer 

 upon the petals. 



J. SMITH. 



ARTICLE III. 



ON THE GERANIUM HOUSE. 



(Continued from page £56.) 

 ;< The tuberous-rooted sorts are much less generally cultivated 

 now than formerly, their flowers bearing no comparison to those 

 of the hah' shrubby kinds. Such may, however, be readily increas- 

 ed by planting pieces of the roots in small pots, in a slight heat ; 

 leaving a small portion of the root above ground. 



On this subject, the following rational remarks are from the pen 

 of Mr. Appleby, in a communication in the Horticultural Cabi- 

 net, Vol. V. p. 9. 



" During the growing season, they require water very freely ; 

 but as soon as they have done flowering, and their leaves begin to 

 turn yellow, decrease the quantity of water gradually < the best 

 method to do this, will be to water once in three days, then once 

 a week, then once a fortnight, and lastly once a month : by which 

 time they will be completely at rest, when no water must be given 

 them till they begin to grow again, which may be looked for about 

 February and March. Wlien at rest, any situation where they 

 can be kept moderately dry and cool, will do for them : heat, light, 

 and moisture being unnecessary." 



" The best time to increase this section of Pelargoniums, is just 

 before they begin to grow. Take oft' a small tuber or two, where 

 they can be spared, from each plant, and put them into as small 

 pots as they can be placed, just to cover them; place them in 

 gentle heat giving them but little water till they begin to grow, 

 when they may be removed amongst the established plants, and 

 the ordinary culture given ; they may also be increased by seed 



Vol. VI. No. 70. 



