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frame, as they are often affected with green fly ; after which the plants 

 should be turned out of the pots, and planted in a somewhat raised bed 

 of good soil, in the garden. Sow seed now ; the young plants will 

 bloom early next spring. Epacrises, Ericas, &c , now done blooming, 

 may be cut in, to render them biisby. The tubers of Tropseolums 

 which have ceased blooming, and the tops withered, must be taken out 

 of the soil, or be kept in a bag, &c, or the pot must be put aside, 

 where it may have the soil kept dry till potting time. Greenhouse 

 plants placed in the open air in pots should have frequent waterings at 

 the under side of the foliage, to destroy or keep down green fly. Moss 

 laid lightly between the pots keeps the roots somewhat cool, and tends 

 to promote the health of the plants. Occasionally water the moss, if 

 the weather be hot and dry. 



SEEDLING PELARGONIUMS OF 1851. 



The following superb varieties have been raised by G. W. Hoyle, E^q., 

 of Reading: — 



Remits. — Upper petals, dark clouded, margined with fine crimson ; 

 under petals bright pink, with a crimson spot in the middle of each ; 

 centre of blossom white. The petals are of good substance, the edges 

 even, and the flower of first-rate form and excellence. 



Magnet. — Upper petals dark clouded, shading off with scarlet 

 crimson ; under petals bright rosy scarlet, tinged at the lower part with 

 violet and white; petals of good substance, and flower of fine form. 

 The first prize (silver medal) was awarded for this flower at the Pelar- 

 gonium Fund Exhibition, Regent's Park, June 1 lth. It had a first 

 class certificate at the National Floricultural Society. 



Ganymede. — Upper petals dark crimson-purple, with a narrow 

 edging of rose ; lower petals, beautiful pink ; centre of flower, pure 

 white. Fine substance and first-rate form. This obtained the fourth 

 prize at the Pelargonium Exhibition, and a first-class certificate at the 

 National Floricultural Society. 



Elise. — Upper petals, bright rosy-scarlet, with a dark crimson blotch, 

 and a distinct narrow edging of rose ; lower petals, bright flesh-colour ; 

 and a large white centre. Of good substance ; very showy. Obtained 

 the third prize "at the Pelargonium Exhibition; a first-class certificate 

 at the Royal Botanic, also at the National. 



Beatrice. — Upper petals very dark maroon, with a narrow edging of 

 crimson ; lower petals rosy-flesh colour, with a red spot in the centre 

 of each ; centre white. Very distinct and showy. 



Colonel of the Buffs. — Upper petals rich red, with a very dark 

 blotch ; lower petals a buff-red. Distinct and showy. 



Herald. — Upper petals rich maroon-crimson, with a narrow flesh- 

 coloured edging ; lower petals a pretty pale blush ; centre white; very 

 pretty. The seventh prize at the Pelargonium Exhibition. 



Chieftain. — Upper petals crimson maroon, with a rosy-scarlet 

 edging ; lower petals pale rosy-red ; a small white centre. Certificate 

 at the National. 



