412 CYCLAMEN. 



Mrs. William Bull Large, white, fine form. 



Marquis of Lome. Orange-scarlet, saffron spots. 



Roi Leopold. Salmon, light centre. 



Stella. Orange-scarlet, violet spots. 



Hoi d' Holland. Rich scarlet, finely spotted. 



CYCLAMEN. 



Cyclamen may be easily raised from seed, and thus with- 

 in the last few years many choice varieties have been ob- 

 tained. 



The seed should be sown as soon as ripe, say about the 

 first of July, on a compost of rich garden loam and leaf 

 mould, with a little sharp sand. Germination takes place 

 in about six weeks ; if, however, the seed has been allowed 

 to dry, this period is considerably increased. 



When once the plants have shown their first leaves, they 

 should by frequent watering, be kept in a growing state for 

 about eighteen months ; that is, till after the second spring, 

 at which period they would naturally rest. Rest the bulbs 

 then out of doors for a short time, and then pot them sepa- 

 rately in a compost of rich sandy loam, with well-rotted 

 cow dung, and bits of charcoal. They will bloom freely 

 that autumn. If, however, we wish, Cyclamen may be 

 bloomed in one year from seed, by keeping the bulbs in 



