The first of these is interesting, so I transcribe it 

 for the benefit of my readers : 



"T. speciosum (Flame Nasturtium). 



" A Chilian climber. 



" Flowers June to September- October. 



" Best in light, deep loam, with the addition of 

 peat, leaf soil, and sand. In summer a mulching 

 of well-rotted manure is beneficial. Dislikes a 

 scorching hot position should be planted in a 

 somewhat shaded place where there is plenty of 

 moisture in the air, such as against bushes or 

 hedges, with a west or northern aspect. Plant 

 tubers in April or May plants may be allowed to 

 take care of themselves. If coddled too much are 

 likely to be a failure, but so long as the soil is well 

 drained and fairly good and the position partially 

 shaded and not too cold, the plants will sooner or 

 later establish themselves. 



" In the south it is almost impossible to estab- 

 lish it exposed to the full rays of the sun. A 

 quantity of roots were placed in holes at the foot 

 of a spreading young yew-tree, the soil not being 

 disturbed farther than was necessary for covering 

 the roots. For a couple of years these did 

 128 



