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Boltonia continued. 

 B. asteroldes (Aster-like).* fl.-head* flesh-coloured, stellate, dis- 



posed in a rather large terminal panicle. August. I. all entire, 



somewhat broadly lanceolate, narrowed at both ends. A. 2ft. 



North America, 1758. (B. M. 2554.) 

 B. glastifolia (\Voad-lea vei\).* fl.-heads pink. September. I., lower 



ones serrated. A. lift. North America, 1758. (B. M. 2381.) 



Bomarea continued. 



thriving in a compost of peat, leaf mould, loam, and sand, 

 with good drainage. Manure water should be given during 

 the season of growth. Although they make fine pot 

 plants, their full beauty is only developed when planted 

 out in the conservatory or greenhouse border. Propagated 



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FIG. 262. FLOWERS OP BOMAREA CARDERI. 



BOMAREA (derivation of name doubtful). ORD. 

 AmaryllidetK. A genus of handsome half-hardy twiners, 

 closely allied to Alstromeria, from which it is chiefly dis- 

 tinguished by its twining habit and some difference in 

 the capsule. They are of comparatively easy culture, 



by seeds, or by careful divisions of the underground stem. 

 In making a division, it is necessary to observe that the 

 part taken has some roots by which to live till new ones 

 are formed. It should be potted at first, and may, when 

 established, be planted out or shifted on. Seeds may be 



