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ART. 6. Tender Bulbous Rooted Plants. 



The varieties named in the following list are of easy cul- 

 ture, and are deserving a place in every green-house. Most 

 of them are natives of the Cape of Good Hope, or South 

 America, and require to be placed, when in a growing state, 

 in a warm part of the house, where they will flower in great 

 perfection, if properly managed. A compost of two thirds 

 good mellow loam, with a portion of good rotten leaf mould, 

 and sand enough to give a free passage for the water to pass 

 through readily, will answer most kinds of tender bulbs. 

 One great point in the cultivation of these plants, is that they 

 are allowed a certain time of rest natural to them, and the 

 neglect of this, and endeavoring to keep them always in a 

 growing state, is the cause of many failures in their cultiva- 

 tion. 



Supposing the bulbs to be in a state of vegetation, pot them 

 into the compost above recommended. In doing this, 

 care should be taken that the bulbs are not buried too deep. 

 They should be merely pressed into the compost, so that 

 the crown of the bulb is above the surface of the earth 

 when potted. When potted they should be placed in a 

 dark situation for a few days, until they begin to make 

 roots, the plants may then be moderately watered, and as 

 the roots make their growth the watering and heat may be 

 increased until they are in full growth, when plenty of heat 



