Aleurites 



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Allamanda 



Principal Species : 



inrea, 9", Jy., yrl. 

 oappiisis (we velthi'imia 

 viridi folia). 



fariiio>a, 9", Je., wh. 

 uepalensis. 



ALEURITES. 



These aivhand.-i n m't ires (wrf. Euphorbiacea?) with 

 inconspicuous (lowers, requiring the temperature of 

 a stove ami sound loam as a rooting medium. Pro- 

 pagation by cuttings of the ripened growths in sand 

 under a bell-glass, vvitli bottom heat. Triloba is 

 the celebrated Candloberry Tree of the Tropics. 



Principal Species : 



cordata, 1(1', Ap., wh. triloba, 10', sum., wh. 



moluccima (wr trilolia). 



ALEXANDER. 



This is a popular name under which Smyrnium 

 Ohisatriim is frequently known; another popular 

 title is Alisander. Sown out of doors in May, it is 

 subsequently treated like Celery. The plant was 

 formerly much cultivated, the blanched stems 

 being regarded as of medicinal value. Celery has 

 now completely ousted Alexander or Alisander 

 from the kitchen garden. 



ALHAGI. 



The Egyptian A. Maurorum (ord. Leguminosse) 

 exudes a gum which is supposed by some persons 

 to be the nmnna of the Scriptures. The species 

 must be grown in the greenhouse, and may be 

 propagated from cuttings in sand under a bell- 

 glass, or raised from seeds when procurable. Soil, 

 loam and peat. 



Species : 

 Cainelorum, 2', Jy., red. Maurorura, 2', Jy., red. 



ALIBERTIA. 



This evergreen tree (ord, Rubiaceas) requires the 

 temperature of a stove for successful culture, and a 

 well-drained fertile mixture of loam and peat for 

 the roots ; it is propagated by cuttings in heat. 



Only Species : 



edulis, 12', Je., cream. 



ALISMA. 



The Water Plantains (ord. Alismaceae) are hardy 

 aquatics, that thrive in baskets of loam sunk into 

 water ; propagation is by division and seeds. Plan- 

 tago was in earlier times recommended by some 

 authorities in cases of hydrophobia. 



Principal Species : 



Plantago, '!', Jy., wh. lanceolata, 2', Jy., wh. 



Other Species : 



iiatans (or Elisma natans), 1', Jy., wh. 

 rauunculoides, 1', Aug., wh. 



ALLAMANDA. 



Description. A genus of free-flowering stove 

 plants (ord, Apocynacea>). Their large, trumpet- 

 shaped flowers are produced in great profusion 

 through the summer. When grown as specimens 

 in pots Allamandas are very effective, and they 

 are also useful as stove climbers. 



Aleiiri/<i/iti'r;x txec Cheilantlies). 

 Aleyruifn proletelta (nee Cabbage enemies). 

 Alexandrian l.n.urel (sue Dana'e Laiirux). 

 Alibrexia (see Ualia). 

 Alisander (see Alexander). 



Propagation. From cuttings of young, half- 

 ripened shoots, inserted in sand in a brisk heat in 

 a propagating frame or under a bell-glass. March 

 is the best month for propagation. 



Soil. Fibrous loam, with sufficient sand to keep 

 it open and about one-fifth of well-decayed manure 

 for established specimens. Use leaf mould instead 

 for small plants. 



Other Cultural Points. Place rooted cuttings in 

 6" pots, and grow in a temperature ranging from 

 1)5 to 75. Pinch out the points of the leading 

 shoots to induce the lower buds to break, and ex- 

 pose fully to sunshine. Shift the plants into larger 

 pots as they require it, using rather rougher com- 

 post than before, and train the shoots to stakes or 

 a stout wke trellis. The increased night and day 

 temperature through the summer will benefit the 

 plants, and in the autumn, when the leaves com- 

 mence to turn yellow, withhold water gradually. 

 Winter the plants in a temperature from 55 to 65. 

 In February remove the green shoots, cut back into 

 the ripened wood, shake out the plants, and repot. 

 Thoroughly moisten the old ball before potting, 



B 



PROPAGATING ALLAMANDAS. 



A A cutting formed, of a half-ripened shoot. 



B A single cutting inserted in a small pot full of sand, 



surrounded by Cocoanut fibre, placed over bottom 



heat, and covered witli a bell-glass. 



Tlicjiyitres are shown in section. 



and press the new compost firmly round it. Grow 

 the plants close to the light in the stove, avoid rushes 

 of cold air, train the growths over a trellis, and 

 syringe freely till the plants are in bloom. Alla- 

 mandas may be grown as climbers, either in large 

 pots or planted out. Apply water sparingly in the 

 winter, and cut the shoots back freely before growth 

 starts in the spring. 



Principal Species : 



cathartica, Jy., yel. An 

 infusion of the leaves of 

 this species is a valu- 

 able purgative. 



Chelsoni, sum., yel. 



Other Species : 



Aublctii (see cathartica). 

 grandiflora, Je., yel. 

 inTiifolia, )i' Je., yel. 

 pardeusis, yel. 



Henderson!, yel. (*// 

 Schottii, var. Hender- 

 soni). 



nobilis, Jy., yel. 



Schottii, Sep., yel 



maguinca, yel. 



verticillata, Je., yel. 

 violacea, pur. 

 Williarasii. 



Allantodia (see Axplenium). 

 Allardtia (see Tillandsia). 

 A Hi, i riii (we Xixymbrium). 

 I Iliijfitor Apple (nee Anona). 

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