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THE DICTIONARY OF GARDENING, 



Sarracenia continued. 



flowered, naked, with the exception of three bracteoloa 

 close to the calyx. Leaves radical, pitcher-shaped. The 



Sarracenia continued. 



during the growing season. A moderately cool house, 

 and a moist, close atmosphere, are essential to the sue- 



FIG. 416. UPPER PORTION OF PITCHERS AND FLOWER OF SARRACENIA DRUMMONDII. 



Bpecies require to be potted in good, fibrous peat and 

 sphagnum, such as will not readily become sour frTm 

 the large administrations of water which are necessary 



cessful culture of Sarraceniaa. The roots must never 

 be allowed to get dry. Propagation may be effected 

 by division of the crowns. 



