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order to encourage growth. They ought to have a light May 

 position, because that conduces to high colours in the I~I5 

 foliage. 



Bouvardias. — A previous reference was made to these 

 beautiful winter-flowering plants, which have agreeable 

 perfume, as well as bright colours and profuse bloom, to 

 recommend them. Those that were cut back after 

 flowering will now be starting afresh, and may be re- 

 potted in fresh soil, reducing the ball so that the plants 

 will go back into the same size or even into a size smaller 

 pots. It is well to keep them shaded and syringed for a 

 few days after repotting, but when they have fairly 

 started growing they may go into a cold frame. Presi- 

 dent Cleveland, scarlet ; Priory Beauty, pink ; and Alfred 

 Neuner, double white, are three good sorts. 



Berry-bearing Solanums. — These may be treated the 

 same as Bouvardias, with the possible exception of 

 planting them in the garden for the summer instead of 

 repotting them and growing them in frames. The 

 outdoor system suits them quite well. 



Hardy Ferns. — Many British and other hardy Ferns 

 begin growing towards the end of April or early in May, 

 and the uncoiling of the fronds may be taken as the 

 signal for planting. Peat and loam in equal parts suit 

 them. 



Planting Chrysanthemums. — Young Chrysanthemums, 

 whether raised at home or bought from a florist, may be 

 planted now. They may either be put direct into the 

 places where they are to flower, or planted a yard apart 

 in a reserve bed, and lifted as they show bud. When 

 plants are being bought, the purchaser should make a 

 point of choosing both early and late varieties, so that 

 he may get a succession of bloom. The following are 

 good : — 



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