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and, therefore, if the application of water be indispensably required, it ought 

 always to be given between the plants, 60 copiously as to reach the lateral 

 fibres, and at an hour when it way be aided in its effects by the condensing 

 dew. 



REFERENCE TO PLATE. 



Nemopkila insignis. A very pretty flowering annual, growing from six 

 inches to a foot high, requiring a situation and treatment similar to Calan- 

 drinias, (see Cabinet, page 204.) With such attention, and full sun upon it, 

 the flowers make a very showy appearance ; and by having two sowings of 

 seeds, the plants may be had in bloom from June to October. A bed of it 

 would look well. It may be obtained of the principal nurserymen. The 

 plant belongs to the oth class Pentaudria, and 1st order Monogynia; natural 

 order Hydrophyllea;. The name is derived from nemos, a grove, and philocu, 

 to love ; referring to its natural situation. 



Leptosiphon androsacctis. A very neat flowering annual, and being about 

 the same height as the Nemophila, and profuse in flowering, renders it a very 

 desirable plant. If sown as directed for the Calandrinia, (see page 201,) it 

 may be had in bloom, if shaded from scorching sun, from May to October. 

 The plant belongs to the 5th class Pentandria, and 1st order Monogynia; 

 natural order, Polemoniacea?. Greek Valerian tribe of plants. The name 

 is derived from leptos, slender, and siphon, a tube ; referring to the slender 

 tubular part of the flower. 



Passijlora elegaus. This very splendid flowering Passi Mora was raised by 

 James Cocrburn, Esq., Guernsey, from seed sent from South America. 

 Mr. Cockdvrn states that it blooms in the greenhouse in Guernsey, and is 

 increased freely by cuttings. It is a valuable acquisition to this beautiful 

 tribe of plants, and more particularly so in succeeding well in the green- 

 house. We have tried several of the South American species, by planting 

 them in a border in the open air during summer, and find them succeed well, 

 blooming profusely. At the end of autumn we take up the plants, repot 

 them, and protect them in the greenhouse during winter. From the very 

 particular description of the plant and flower in all their parts, obligingly- 

 sent us by Mr. Cockbi rn, and having examined the particulars of all other 

 hitherto published species, we find the present to be distinct,and have given 

 it the specific name it so highly merits. 



FLORICULTURAL CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER. 



Plant Stove. — Roses, Honeysuckles, Jasmines, Persian Lilacs, &c. 

 required to bloom from January, should be brought in early in the present 

 month. The plants should be placed at first in the coolest part of the house; 

 never allow them to want water. Pots, or boxes containing bulbous-rooted 

 flowering plants, as Hyacinths, Narcissusses, Persian Irises, Crocusses, &c. 

 should occasionally be introduced, so as to have a succession of bloom. All 

 stove, plants will require occasional syringing over the tops, in order to wa.sh 

 off any accumulated dust from the foliage. Cactus plants that have been 

 kept out of doors, or in the greenhouse, should occasionally be brought into 

 the stove for flowering. 



Greenhouse. — As much fire as will barely keep out frost will he neces- 

 sary; and for the purpose of drying up damp arising from foggy nights, or 

 from watering, all possible air in the day time should be admitted; but mind 

 to keep the plants from damage by frost. Chrysanthemums will require a very 

 free supply of air, and a good supply of water; by the end of the month many 

 will be going out of bloom ; such should be cut down, and if any kind is 

 scarce, the stalk;; may be cut into short lengths, and be struck in heat ; 

 always cut the lower end of the cutting close under a joint. If greenhouse 

 plants require watering or syringing over the tops, let it be done in the 

 morning of a clear day, when air can be admitted; and towards evening a 

 gentle fire-heat should be given. 



Flo web Garden. — Be careful to protect beds of what are technically 



