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CYRTANTHUSES 



The Cyrtanthi are among the neglected bulbs in 

 ordinary gardens, but when bulbous plants once more 

 take their proper place they will be more largely grown. 

 The genus now includes Monella of Salisbury and 

 Gastronema of Herbert, and the plants have either 

 pendulous or erect tubular flowers, those having the 

 latter being formerly called Gastronema. Like many 

 other Cape Amaryllideae, the Cyrtanthus requires to be 

 kept dry in winter, but to be well supplied with water 

 after starting into growth. Carneus and obliquus must 

 not be dried off. Loam, peat, and sand form a suitable 

 compost. They will grow in a greenhouse in summer, 

 but should be kept in a stove during the winter months. 

 The fragrant C. Mackenii, with white flowers, is pretty. 

 Macowani, orange-scarlet, and sanguineus, bright red, 

 are both fine species, and those desiring a larger number 

 may grow albiflorus, white ; carneus, bright red ; 

 obliquus, yellow ; and odorus, red. Others are 

 angustifolius, Huttoni, lutescens, smithianus, Tuckii, 

 and ventricosus. 



EUCHARISES AND URCEOCHARIS 



The Eucharis is such a favourite with everyone that 

 it is a matter of much regret that it has suffered in so 

 many gardens from the ravages of what is known as the 

 Eucharis mite (Rbtzoglyphus Robini), which also affects 

 other bulbs of allied character. There seems little doubt 

 that this is brought about by errors in watering, as the 

 Eucharis dislikes suffering from either too little or too 

 much water. It should not have a season of rest from 

 water, as many suppose, but should not be forced into 

 flower more than twice in a year. Clibran's Eucharis 

 Mite Killer, used as directed on the package, or a weak 

 preparation of Kerosene Emulsion, are equally effectual, 



