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he bulbs, wash the soil from them, and soak them for a quarter 

 of an hour in a solution of liver of sulphur (sulphide of potassium), 

 half a pound in 6 gallons of water. Loam, with a fourth of leaf 

 mould and some sand, suits. If potting is required, it should be 

 done after flowering, but frequent shifts are not necessary; with 

 plenty of water while growing, and liquid manure from the time- 

 they begin to bloom, they will flower well in 6-in. or y-in. pots. 

 They should be flowered in a hothouse, and put into a cooler 

 place afterwards. The water-supply may be gradually reduced after 

 blooming in order to rest the plants. Propagation is by offsets, 

 which may be removed when repotting. Grandiflora (syn. 

 amazonica) is the popular species; Moorei and Lowii are forms 

 of it. They are splendid winter bloomers. Candida is sometimes 

 grown ; it has white flowers in autumn. 



Eucomis (eu-comis, from eukomes, beautiful-haired. Ord. Lilia- 

 ceae). The species punctata, a half-hardy bulb, is grown as much 

 for its spotted leaves as its flowers. It will thrive out of doors in 

 mild districts. It may be grown in sandy loam and propagated by 

 offsets. It grows 2 ft. high, and has green and brown flowers i 

 August (see the Botanical Magazine, t. 913 and 1539). 



Eucryphia (eucryph-ia, from eu, well, and kryphia, a cover, in 

 allusion to the calyx. Ord. Rosaceae). The species pinnatifolia is 

 esteemed for its beautiful white flowers, which are produced in 

 summer. It is an evergreen shrub, and may be grown outdoors in 

 mild districts, but in cold, exposed places must have shelter and 

 protection in winter. It likes a compost of peat and loam. Propa- 

 gation is by cuttings of young shoots under a bell-glass, or by layers. 

 See the Botanical Magazine, t. 7067. 



Eulalia (eula-lia, from eu, well, and lalia, speech literally, much 

 praised. Ord. Gramineae). Japonica zebrina is one of our most 

 graceful ornamental Grasses, and a strong clump looks well on the 

 lawn. It is not particular as to soil, and may be increased by divi- 

 sion in spring. There are several other varieties of Japonica. 



Euonymus, Spindle Tree (euon-ymus, from eu, good, and onoma r 

 name of good repute. Ord. Celastrineae) . These are handsome 

 shrubs, some deciduous, others evergreen, grown for their foliage. 

 The evergreens are good for winter effect, and do well in towns, 

 while they are among the best of seaside plants. They will grow 

 in almost any soil. Propagation is by cuttings of firm wood in 

 autumn. Europaeus is a hardy deciduous shrub, with white 

 flowers in May. There is a variegated variety. Japonica is ever- 

 green, and has several varieties; latifolius aureus is one of the best, 

 Radicans is also evergreen, and has several varieties. 



Eupatorium (eupator-ium, after Eupator, King of Pontus. Ord. 

 Compositae). Some of the Eupatoriums are hardy, and will thrive 

 in ordinary well-drained soil, with spring division. Others require 

 pot culture under glass, and like a compost of loam, a third of leaf 

 mould and sand. These should be raised from cuttings and pinched 

 to make them bushy. They should be cut back after flowering. 



