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dung and leaf mould, with an admixture of silver or river 

 sand. As the plants grow, take care to thin out all superflu- 

 ous leaves, so as to admit the air freely and prevent mildew, 

 which is a great pest, and which can only be removed by 

 applying sulphur to the parts aflfected. 



The Cineraria should only be stopped once, as the sec- 

 ond operation tends to produce weak growth. As soon as 

 the shoots are long enough, tie out wide, keeping the outer 

 branches as low as possible, and place them close to the 

 glass, which will insure dwarf and compact plants, such as 

 are represented in the accompanying illustration. We had 



17. THE CINERARIA. 



nearly forgotten the drainage, which should be of rough leaf 

 mould and potsherds mixed, which will keep the roots in a 

 white and healthy state. Fumigate occasionally, to prevent 

 the green fly ; and water very sparingly through the winter 

 months, increasing it as the spring advances, when weak 

 liquid manure may occasionally be given. 



For the guidance of the amateur and those interested in 

 the cultivation of this charming plant, we append a descrip- 

 tive list of the best and most useful varieties yet sent out. 



