104 GREEN-HOUSE REPOTTING. [MARCH, 



cans, rose-scented. These are fine species. For treat- 

 ment, see Protects. 



Liparias, about five species, much esteemed for 

 their beauty of foliage ; leaves ovate, lanceolate, downy 

 or woolly; flowers yellow, leguminose, and capitate. 

 L. sphcerica, L. tomentosa, L. villosa, and L. sericea, are 

 the finest. L. vistlta and L. villosa are the same, al- 

 though put in many catalogues as different species. 

 None of them ought to be much watered over the 

 foliage, as it adheres to the down, and causes the 

 young shoots to damp off. Drain the pots well, and 

 keep the plants in an airy situation. 



Lysin&mas, four species, Closely allied to Epdcris. 

 In every respect treatment the same. L. pentapitalum, 

 L. conspicum, and L. roseum, are the best ; the flowers 

 of the two former are white. L. silaifblia has leaves 

 bipinnatifid and smooth, segments wedge-shaped and 

 cut. L. dentata and L. ilicifolia are the finest ; the pots 

 should be drained. 



Lonicera japonica. There is a plant in our collec- 

 tions known by that name, which is now Nintooa longi- 

 fldra ; flowers of a straw colour, but come out white. 

 It has been known to withstand the winter, but does 

 not flower, and is frequently killed entirely. 



Lychnis coroata, is an esteemed Chinese plant; 

 flowers in abundance, pentapetalous, large, and a little 

 indented at the edges; colour a red-like orange; flowers' 

 terminale and axillary. The roots must be divided 

 every spring, or they will dwindle away to nothing. 

 Perhaps a good method of treatment would be to divide 

 the roots, and plant them in the garden ; they would 



