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to grow it in pots, so that - it may be preserved through 

 the winter. It is increased by cuttings planted under a 

 hand-light, in September. 



A little air must be given them occasionally, as too 

 much moisture will cause them to damp off. As soon as 

 they are properly rooted, they must be potted off, and 

 placed in a close frame for a few days, till they have made 

 fresh root, when they must be hardened by degrees. 



61. HELIANTHEMUM DIVERSIFOLIUM, Different-leaved 

 Sun Rose. 



The present is a very handsome and showy plant, when 

 covered with its brilliant flowers. 



It is an excellent plant for rock work, or to be grown in 

 pots, succeeding best in a light sandy soil, and is covered 

 with bloom nearly all the summer. It is propagated by 

 cuttings planted under hand-glasses in the autumn. 



62. HELIANTHEMUM DIVERSIFOLIUM, /3. MULTIPLEX, 

 Double-flowered different-leaved Sun Rose. 



This is a handsome plant for decorating rock work, or to 

 be grown in a small pot, and will continue to flower nearly 

 all the summer, growing freely in light sandy soil. Young 

 cuttings planted under hand-lights will strike freely. 



Some of the plants should be preserved in a frame during 

 the winter, as they will be injured by frost. 



63. HELIANTHEMUM CAROLINIANUM, Carolina 

 Sun Rose. 



The present beautiful plant is a native of Carolina, and 

 requires to be grown in peat soil. It should be preserved 



