72 On the CtiUivatlon of the Llsianthns RusselUantis. 



ish russet specks : Stem^ medium length, about an inch long, 

 moderately stout, curved, and inserted without any depres- 

 sion : Eye, rather large, open, and little sunk in a very broad 

 smooth basin ; segments of the calyx rather long and partially 

 reflexed : Flesh, white, slightly coarse, melting, and juicy : 

 Flavor, rich, brisk, and vinous, with a pleasant perfume • 

 Core, medium size : Seeds, rather large, long, and pointed. 

 Ripe in September and October. 



We have also a drawing and description of the New Haven 

 Beauty, which Mr. Pardee speaks of; and although, as he 

 states, it is one of the most beautiful pears, and perhaps 

 worthy of cultivation on that account, yet we have not thought 

 it of sufficient merit to publish the description and engraving: 

 if, on further trial, it should prove better, we shall include it 

 in our article describing all the most popular and desirable 

 pears. 



Art. VI. On the Cultivation and Treatment of the Lisidn- 

 thus RnssellAuns. By William Saunders, Gardener to 

 William Bostwick, Esq. New Haven, Conn. 



It occurred to me the other day, while potting some plants 

 ofLisianthus Russelh'd^i?^5, that I might furnish ^'•ou with a 

 brief detail of my mode of treating these truly beautiful plants. 

 I very seldom see it cultivated. I am surprised at this. Its 

 fine habit, the beautiful dark green color of its foliage, and the 

 brilliancy of its flowers, renders it an object well worthy of 

 all the attention that the most zealous amateur can bestow 

 upon it. 



The seeds are sown in March, the earlier the better, so 

 that the plants may have a long season's growth, and be 

 well established before winter. For this purpose, prepare a 

 four-inch pot, by placing two inches of drainage at the bot- 

 tom, and fill up to within half an inch of the rim with a mix- 

 ture of loam, leaf mould, and sand ; make this firm, and level 

 it properly, and, on the surface, sow the seeds, covering them 

 very slightly with a little dry sand. Lay a flat piece of glass 

 on the pot, as this is far superior to a bell glass, for the pur- 



