AND CONSEEVATORT. 



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some cases the flowering results in the death of the plant ; in 

 others the plant is so disfigured and weakened by the process 

 as to become worthless. 



Beattcarnea. — The species of this genus are superbly 

 picturesque, and invaluable for the temperate winter garden. 

 They make true stems which terminate below in a swollen 

 bulb-like base. They require liberal culture, the soil to be 

 rich fibrous loam and sand, with plenty of water all the 

 summer. They are increased by seeds imported from Mexico, 



