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place them in a warm part of the greenhouse, or forcing house, giving 

 due attention to watering, &c., till the wood is firm and flower-buds 

 are set, they may then be removed to a cool pit, so as to be gradually 

 hardened by more air, &c. Japan Lilies, &c., should be duly en- 

 couraged by re-potting, &c. Peat soil and sand is what they flourish 

 in best. 



IN THE STOVE. 



Clerodendrons, Erythrinas, Eranthemums, Justicias, Gloriosas, 

 Brugmansias, and similar plants should be hastened on duly, to have a 

 fine display, and fit them for exhibiting. 



THE CROCUS. 



No flower is so sensible to the effects of light and heat as the Crocus. 

 Its petals expand during the day, and close at night ; but they will 

 expand at night under the influence of a lamp or candle ; or if placed 

 within the influence of the heat of a fire, though shaded from the light 

 of it, the petals open as readily as tiiey do in bright light. 



BRIEF NOTES AND CORRESPONDENCE. 



Cameluas for Stocks. — J. B. — The Camellia reticulata j-ou -will find very 

 eligible for this purpose, on account of its strong growtli. It is a kind, too, that 

 succeeds better itself if grown upon its own roots, the stocks upon which it is worked 

 being considered incapable of supporting it in vigour. 



Superphosphate of Lime as Manure.— .7. Wild. — A remark, worthy of your 

 particular attention, and those who receive foreign seeds, is made in the Horticul- 

 tural Society's Journal, that, if a small portion of snper|)hosphate of lime is 

 mixed with seeds when sown, in sufficient quantity to give them the appearance of 

 being limed over, the seeds germinate quicker and stronger, more especially in the 

 case of old seeds ; and also that the plants are less liable to damp off, or be injured 

 by insects. Try it. From some experiments we have made, we have no doubt 

 that this substance will be found to have peculiar influence in causing an early 

 and abundant formation of roots, and if a small portion be sprinkled in the soil 

 into which shrubs or trees are transplanted, it will be found of much utility in pre- 

 serving life. 



The Weeping Willow. — It is said that the Weeping Willow was introduced by 

 Pope, and that the celebrated tree which stood in the poet's garden, at Twickenham, 

 was raised from a cutting, forming part of a basket or package sent from Spain, 

 On '.the arrival of the basket, Pope observed apparent life in some of the twigs, 

 which he accordingly planted, adding, " perhaps they may produce something we 

 have not in England." From this sprig sprung up one of the finest specimens in 

 this country, celebrated as the " Poet's AVillow," which soon became the grandsire of 

 thousands. 



ApHELEXis.-^ir. Daifsoji. — To grow this tribe of plants vigorous they require a 

 rich turfy sandy peat. If the peat be poor, one-third of rich sandy loam should be 

 mixed with it. They should be re-potted, having a free drainage, when the blooms 

 are fading, about July. Then be placed in the open air, sheltered from wind and 

 mid-day sun. At the end of September, they sliould be housed again, placing them 

 in an airy, dry, situation in the greenhouse. When they begin to grow in spring, 

 give them, occasionally, manure water. If straggling shoots be cut in, they push 

 lateral ones, so as to enable you to have the shrub compact. 



