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THE AMATEUE S GEEENHOFSE 



meter can be grown in a very short time. It is one of the best 

 window plants in existence, as it will grow freely in the most 

 unfavorable quarters. The cuttings are most easy to strike, 

 and after they are potted off singly will soon form fine spe- 

 cimens without any stopping or training. They are by no 

 means particular as to what they are potted in, but the most 

 suitable compost is one consisting of turfy loam, leaf-mould, 

 and silver sand in equal parts. The amateur who has no par- 

 tiality for succulent plants may safely adopt the purple leaved 

 variety of Sempervivum arloreum, for it is one of the noblest 

 greenhouse plants in cultivation, and with very little care will 

 in a few years grow to the stature of a man and produce 

 pyramids of yellow flowers in the early spring. To be safe 

 from frost is enough for it all the winter, and to be out of 

 doors in the full sun all the summer will contribute to its 

 welfare. 



Stapelta. — This genus produces exquisitely beautiful 

 flowers which are elaborately pencilled, but have no other 

 attractions, and emit the unpleasant odour of tainted meat. 

 A sandy soil must be provided for them, and a warm position 

 all the winter. 



BBACHYSTELMA BAEBEBI^. 



