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those larger, which cannot be shifted and the ball preserved intact, are 

 beet reduced wheu the soil is somewhat dry. Put in a cool house after 

 potting, watering only to settle the soil; and syringe in order to start 

 into growth. After a start has been made the heat and watering may 

 be increased, and as the growth increases, weak manure water may be 

 given frequently. 



iriANTOPHYLLUM — An indispensable plant for private collections; 

 grows best in a cool greenhouse. Large plants need shifting only at 

 long intervals, and for this reason the soil should have a good sprink- 

 ling of crushed bone and chtircoal. Increased by division. I. miniatum 

 and its forms are the finest. 



INQA PULCHERRIMA — For flowering in a cool greenhouse during 

 March and April, but only in roomy structures, there are few things to 

 surpass this in the brilliancy of the flowers. These are arranged in heads 

 with an enormous number of stamens, which are the principal attrac- 

 tion. Take cuttings in February. 



IXORAS— This is hardly a genus for the florist to deal with, as the 

 plants take more care than the prices obtained for them would permit. 

 There are numerous species and varieties, all of which are attractive 

 when well done. In the latitude of Washington, D. C, they make 

 growth best when plunged outside, and some of them flower profusely 

 out-of-doors. I. Colei is a good white; I. Williamsii, I. coccinea, I. Chel- 

 sonii and I. picturata are all very reliable species. They will thrive in 

 the warmest house during Winter. Peat, sand, and a little loam will 

 make a suitable soil. Cuttings should be put in during March. 



JASMINUM QRANDIFLORUM— Although there are other meritorious 

 species, this is the one usually grown. Plant out the young stock in 

 May, and by the end of September they should be lifted and potted. 

 Keep in an intermediate house. The plants will stand full sunshine. 



JUSTICIA (SCHAUERIA) CALYTRICHA— One of the best Winter flower- 

 ing species, producing yellow flowers in large heads. Cut back after 

 blooming to encourage growth for propagation. Keep the young 

 plants in the greenhouse during Summer, as they are not of a robust, 

 growing nature. 



J. (Jacobinia) carnea and J. rosea — Cuttings of these should be put 

 in at the end of January; they root in a few days. The young plants 

 should then be grown on and used for Summer flowering in the green- 

 house. Almost any porous soil will suit them. 



LIBONIA PENRHOSIENSIS is a charming Winter flowering, dwarf 

 evergreen shrub. Its culture is of the easiest description, and almost 

 any soil will suit the plant. Put cuttings in the warm propagating bed 

 during the latter part of February; plant out middle of May to make 

 growth; lift middle of September and flower in a moderately warm 

 greenhouse. 



LOPEZIA RACEHOSA (Mosquito Plant) makes an exceedingly weedy 

 growth outside in Summer. Cuttings put in the beginning of Septem- 



