146 HOT-HOUSE OF REPOTTING PLANTS. [Feb. 



a delicate plant in collections. Take it out of the pot 

 just before beginning to grow afresh, and divested of all 

 the soil, leaving only a few of the young roots, (it is a 

 bulb, and will receive no injury by so doing,) put it in new 

 soil ; when potted, place the pot in a saucer with one inch 

 of water in it, giving afresh supply every other day; this 

 being repeated every year, it will grow, flower and seed in 

 perfection. (Soil No. 5.) 



Gesnerias, if in small pots, give larger as they advance 

 in growth. This genus requires to have plenty of pot-room 

 to make them flower well. G. bulbosa, G. Zebrina and 

 G. Sellowii ought to have a situation in every hot-house. 

 They are remarkable for their many brilliant crimson flow- 

 ers, and continue in flower for a length of time. When 

 the bulbs begin to push, shake them out of the earth, and 

 repot them into smaller pots; and, as soon as the roots 

 reach the side of the earth, which will be in about one 

 month, put them in larger pots, and continue to do so until 

 flowering, which will be about the first of June, observing 

 always to keep the ball of earth entire. G. Douglasii, 

 G. rutilla, G. acaiilis, and some others, are all well worth 

 attention. (Soil No. 11.) 



Gloriosas must be repotted in the beginning of this 

 month ; G. superba is the most beautiful and curious. The 

 crown of the roots ought to be planted one and a half inch 

 deep, taking care not to break them. Do not water much 

 until they begin to grow. The earth must not have much 

 water. As the plants grow, they will require a more libe- 

 ral supply; yet it is necessary, at all times, to be mode- 

 rate in giving it. If well treated, the superb flowers will 

 appear in June or July. (Soil No. 12.) 



Gloxinias are beautiful herbaceous plants, with large 

 showy flowers, requiring soil and treatment similar to (Ges- 

 neria). G. spedosa, dark blue, G. speciosa-pdllida, pale 

 lilac ; G. Candida, pure white, and G. grandiflora, very 

 large light blue, are the finest, although several of the other 

 species are very interesting, especially G, hirsuta. 





