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with thick, wax-like petals having; a Ulster like that 

 of satin. Tlte annual .c^rnwth takes place after the 

 flo\vcrini:f period. Hive it a soil of lop"i and leaf mold, 

 and provide good drainajjc. Th.^ conscientious ama- 

 teur will do well to experiment with this ma,£:nificent 

 plant. In the greenhouse the glass must be shaded 

 over where the plant stands, or its young leave? will 

 be scalded by the sun. 



