CANTERBURY BELLS. 



CAPSICUMS. 



oriental aspect. Being of easy culture 

 and rapid growth, no one need be with- 

 out them. They may be propagated by 

 dividing the roots or by seed. Steep the 

 seeds for a few hours in hot water before 

 sowing, then place the pot in a cucumber- 



CAJTNA, OR INDIAN SHOT. 



frame, or some other warm situation ; 

 the plants will be ready to plant out in 

 June, or to shift into larger pots for the 

 decoration of halls, terraces, &c., where 

 they soon become objects of great interest. 



Canterbury Bells. 



This beautiful biennial Campanula 



CANTERBURY liKLLS. 



medium is a variety of the campanula, 

 which sec. 



Cape Bulbs. 



Charming in their foliage, abundant in 

 their flowering, and of easy culture, these 

 plants have but one fault, they are a 

 very short time in flower. Conspicuous 

 among them are the Gladiolus, Ixia, 

 Sparaxis, Tritonia, Watsonia, and Ano- 

 matheca ; all remarkable for the delicacy, 

 brilliancy, and distinctness of their 

 flowers. 



In the open ground, a south border, 

 sheltered by a north wall, is most suitable 

 for their growth. It should be well 

 drained, nothing being more prejudicial 

 to them than a wet bottom ; the soil turfy 

 loam, a little peat or leaf-mould, and a 

 little sand. The bulbs should be planted 

 about six inches deep any time in October, 

 and during the winter months the bed 

 should be covered a few inches thick with 

 tan or dry litter, removing it as soon as 

 pretty fair weather sets in in the spring. 



When grown in pots, the same soil will 

 suit them ; potted in October, they should 

 be protected in a cold frame or pit. They 

 will require little or no water till they 

 begin to grow in spring. When they 

 have made a little growth, they may 

 either be planted out in a warm border, 

 or placed on the shelves of the greenhouse 

 near the lights, and watered regularly to 

 keep them in a growing state till the 

 foliage shows signs of maturity ; water 

 must then be withheld. When at rest 

 they should be kept quite dry. 



Cap'sieums. 



Pretty ornamental plants, especially in 

 autumn, when covered with their light 

 scarlet fruit. From the capsicum cayenne 

 pepper is made. 



Preparation of the Soil. These thrive 

 best in a rich, yet light and free soil ; 

 and whether grown in pots or planted 

 out, the soil should be of this description. 



Time and Manner of Sowing. The 



