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around the plant-houses, which make a uniform level of the sills. This 

 leaves the inside of the plant-houses two and a half feet deep without ex- 

 cavation. 



The terrace outside gives shelter to the plant-houses, renders them of 

 more equitable temperature, and gives a character to the whole that is 

 desirable. 



The vineries have one broad path around the outer, which enables you to 

 view the vines and fruit without trespassing on the borders. They are in- 

 tended for one row of vines around at the sides, leaving the centre for cul- 

 tivation in pots, or otherwise, as may be desirable. They are wired horizon- 

 tally in the usual manner. 'J. A. Lord. 



Syracuse, N.Y. 



ABUriLON VEXILLARE. 



This pretty plant, also known as A. Mesopotamicum, is well suited for 

 house-culture. A small plant grown in a southern window was never out 

 of bloom from December to April. The rich contrast of red, clear yellow, 

 and black, or deep purple, afforded by the flower, is always attractive. As 

 a summei-bedder, the plant has not answered our expectations. It grows 

 to foliage and giv^es few flowers in rich soil, and in poor soil refuses to 

 grow at all. Its chief value is as a house-plant. 



BULBOCODIUM VERNUM. 



This lovely little spring-flo.vering bulb is most desirable as supplying a 

 new color (light lilac) in the spring-border. It contrasts well with the 

 crocus ; opening with the earliest, varieties, and continuing long in bloom. 

 Give it a rather sheltered situation, with a southern exposure, and it will 

 come up ever)' year, requiring no further care. It is sometimes called in 

 catalogues Colchicum vernutn. 



