HARDY CYCLAMEN 133 



does not produce its flowers till April or May. It is a 

 very old plant in gardens, having been grown for over 

 300 years. The leaves, which appear with the flowers, 

 are toothed and angular, and beautifully marbled with 

 white above, while they are purplish beneath. The rosy 

 white flowers are produced very freely. This Cyclamen 

 requires to be planted in a very sheltered spot, as it is 

 not so hardy as some of the others. 



The above Cyclamens may all be considered hardy 

 when planted in suitable positions. In their native 

 localities they are seen on rocky, sloping banks, generally 

 shaded, under trees in a northern aspect, while they are 

 usually found growing in chalky, stony, porous soil, out 

 of reach of any stagnant moisture. 



