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into growth towards the end of winter, and had in bloom in 

 early spring. 



A start might be made in October, either by buying plants, 

 or by potting some from the garden. Six-inch pots will be 

 suitable. A soil mainly consisting of fibrous loam is the best. 

 The pots should be plunged in ashes in a sheltered place. With 

 protection in very severe weather they will be quite safe out of 

 doors. They may be brought into the house in batches, if 

 desired, in order to get a succession of flowers. It is not wise 

 to force them in a high temperature ; 45 to 50 will be enough. 

 After flowering they should be stood out of doors, and allowed 

 to go to rest naturally. In autumn they must be repotted. The 

 pruning may be done when they are put under glass, and should 

 be severe, the shoots being shortened to two or three buds. The 

 following are good varieties : Anna Olivier, Bridesmaid, Captain 

 Hayward, Caroline Testout, Catherine Mermet, and Mrs. John 

 Laing. 



Mildew may be troublesome, both indoors and out. It is 

 worst under glass, when the plants are subjected to cold draughts, 

 and out of doors in extremes of drought or wet. In both cases 

 the best remedy is flowers of sulphur, but the powder must be 

 applied at the first sign of an attack if it is to do any good. If 

 grubs curl the leaves of outdoor plants, they must be crushed 

 with finger and thumb. 



