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during the winter). Euphorbia Portlandica, Gaultheria procumbens, 

 G-entiana acaulis, G. Andrewsi, G. angustifolium, G. bavarica, G. 

 ciliata, G. verna, Helianthemum formosum, Hepatica angulosa, H. 

 triloba (in its several colours of blue, red, and white), Hypericum 

 calycinum, Iberis carnosa, I. gibraltarica, Iris foetidissima variegata, 

 Linaria alpina, Linnsea borealis, Linum alpinurn, L. flavum, Litho- 

 spermum fruticosum, Lychnis alpina, L. viscaria flore pleno, Lysi- 

 niachia nummularia aurea, Mimulus cupreus, Myosotis dissitiflora, 

 M. rupicola, Oxalis tropa)lioides, Phlox Nelsoni, P. frondosa, P. 

 subulata (admirably adapted for rockwork, as the stems are pro- 

 cumbent, and will hang down in a very graceful manner. The 

 flowers are produced in great abundance in April and May, are gene- 

 rally of a delicate pink, with a dark eye. It is propagated by 

 cuttings). P. verna, Poly gala chamajbuxus, Polygonatum roseum, 

 Polygonum vaccinifolium, Primula acaulis (in variety), P. cortu- 

 soides amoena, P. farinosa, P. purpurea, Saponaria csespitosa, Saxi- 

 i'raga aizoon major, S. cordifolia, S. cotyledon, S. hypnoides minor, 

 S. oppositifolia, Scilla amcena, S. bifolia, S. siberica, Sedum acre 

 aureum, S. glaucum, S. fabarium, S. hirsutum, S. purpurescens, S. 

 sempervivoides, S. virescens, Sempervivum californicum, S. monta- 

 nuin, S. tectorum, Silene Schafta, Soldanella montana, Spirtca fili- 

 pendula pleno, S. ulmaria variegata, S. palmata, Thymus azoricus, 

 Tritileia uniflora, Tussilago farfara variegata, Veronica saxatilis, V. 

 dentata, Viola cornuta, V. lutea grandifiora, V. pedata, V. suavis 

 The Czar. 



THE CULTIVATION OF THE AZALEA. 



HE Azalea Indica requires, speaking generally, the same 

 treatment as the camellia, but instead of a loamy should 

 have a peaty soil. As it is an easy matter to propagate 

 them we shall begin with that part of the subject. It 

 is an easy matter to procure seed, as the single varieties 

 produce plenty. Sow as soon as ripe in pans of sandy peat, and 

 keep in a moist heat until started. Cuttings should be made from 

 the shoots of the season when nearly but not quite ripe. The new 

 varieties are generally sent out grafted on seedling stocks. The last 

 method is a very simple affair of crown or cleft grafting, easily 

 learnt and requiring only a little practice to make perfect in it. 

 However, we recommend the amateur to obtain ready-made nursery 

 plants, for azaleas are never needed in such quantities in a private 

 garden, as to render the propagating of the varieties worth the 

 acquisition of the "knack " which is the key to success. 



The best time to buy is in the spring. When the plants come 

 home examine them well, as it is possible they may be infected with 

 thrip, the sign of which is a sooty deposit on the under sides of the 

 leaves. If they appear to be thrippy, shut them up and give them 

 two doses of tobacco smoke, not only to cleanse them but to prevent 

 the spread of the destructive pest. When tbe plants have flowered 



