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rest from December to April. Soil, a sandy loam autl leaf- 

 mould. 



Tlie species are P. aurcum and flavum, with oraugc aud 

 yellow flowers respectively. 



THE NERINE. 



The freneral rule in tlie p-owth of this spk'iidid genus is 

 briefly hiid down l)y ]Mr. Herbert : '' To promote the flower- 

 ing of the nerines, a vigorous growth of leaf must be encour- 

 aged in the autumn : the requisites are warmth enough to 

 excite them, and air enough to prevent their growing weak. 

 During the winter, they must not be allowed to lose their 

 foliage either by frost or drought. About May, they should 

 be allowed to rest by ceasing to water them. After about 

 three months' rest, they may be watered again to promote 

 tlieir growth at the very beginning of September." ^Vheu 

 we add to tliis, tliat all the species require a light, sandy 

 soil, we have given full directions for the culture of the 

 uerine. 



The flowers of many of the species arc very beautiful ; but 

 many liavc the fault of blooming before the leaves. 



Most are natives of the Cape ; but the Guernsey lily 



