736 GARDEN MANAGEMENT. 



sisted of the gladiolus, ixia, sparaxis, tritonia, watsouia, and anomatheca ; 

 all remarkable for the delicacy, brilliancy, and distinctness ot their flowers." 



2295. In the open ground, a south border, sheltered by a north wall, is most 

 suitable for their growth. It should be well drained, nothing being more 

 prejudicial to them than a wet bottom ; the soil turfy loam, a little peat or 

 leaf-mould, and a little sand. The bulbs should be planted about six inches 

 deep any time in October, and during the winter months the bed should be 

 covered a few inches thick with tan or dry litter, removing it as soon as pretty 

 fair weather sets in in the sj)ring. 



•2296. When grown in pots, the same soil will suit them ; potted in October, 

 they should be protected in a cold frame or pit. They will require little or 

 no water till they begin to grow in spring. When they have made a little 

 growth, they may either be planted out in a warm border, or placed on the 

 shelves of the greenhouse near the lights, and watered regularly to keep them 

 in a growing state till the foliage shows signs of maturity ; water must then be 

 withheld. When at rest they should be kept quite dry. 



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