ON THE CULTURE OF THE DAHLIA. 27 



or four in each pot, just within the earth, which may be of the 

 same sort, and the management the same as recommended for 

 Hyacinths and Narcissus. 



Crocuses will force well. They should be planted near together, 

 say from ten to twenty in a pot, according to its size. Let them 

 root naturally after planting, before they are forced into flower ; 

 they require similar treatment to the preceding. 



In order that bulbous roots which have been forced shall not be 

 quite exhausted, they may be planted in the garden with the ball 

 of earth entire, as soon as the flowering is over, if the weather is 

 favourable. They will thus mature their roots and leaves, and be 

 strengthened sufficiently to bloom again the following season. If 

 bulbs are neglected when their flowering season is over, they will 

 not recover such nsglect for a considerable time, but if carefully 

 placed in the garden till their leaves become yellow, when the root 

 will be matured, they may then be taken up and kept in a ^dry 

 cool place until they are wanted the following season for planting. 



Sajvjuel Appleby. 



ARTICLE II.— On the Culture of the Dahlia. By 

 W. J. P. 



I conceive that it may be acceptable to a large portion of your 

 readers, who doubtless are yet in the very dawn of their Dahlia 

 fancy, to receive the opinions and practical results of more matured 

 and ardent amateur growers of this premier flower of our frequently 

 charming autumns ; for we cannot generally seek information from 

 those who cultivate the plant for extensive emolument — interest 

 and occupation alike combining to prevent it. I have hloomed 

 with some attention and success, for several years past, a select few 

 of the varieties most highly appreciated ; and if you deem the fol- 

 lowing remarks on the subject not superfluous, they arc much at 

 the service of your esteemed periodical. 



I would have gladly compressed this Article into a more limited 

 compass, but my direct object being to simplify as much as prac- 

 ticable, and render comprehensive tin- whole course of treatment 

 of the Dahlia for the guidance of the young beginner, I am com- 

 pelled to enter much into detail, and with that view, have embodied 

 such observations as I believe are calculated to produce that end, 



