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flowers have faded remove to the cold frame and give less 

 water, finally withholding it when the foliage is dead. 

 Repot every third year in November. Increased by 

 division. 



Amaryllis. The Belladonna Lily (Amaryllis bella- 

 donna) may also be grown in pots in a cold house. It will 

 yield its handsome rosy blossoms in August just before 

 new growth begins. 



The bulbs may be grown singly in 6in., or three in an 

 8in., pot. Procure and pot the 'bulbs in August in a com- 

 post of two parts loam, one part decayed manure, and a 

 little coarse silver sand. Bury the bulbs so that their tips 

 just show through the soil. Place in a cold frame, and 

 when the flower stem shows remove to the greenhouse. 

 The plant will make its growth during autumn and winter, 

 and must be well supplied with water. When the leaves 

 begin to fade withhold water, return to a sunny frame, 

 and keep dry till the flower-stems begin to appear. Re- 

 pot every three years, and feed with liquid manure the 

 second and third year. Increased by offsets. 



Anemone. The various forms of Anemone coronaria 

 and hortensis (stellata) may be grown in pots in a cold 

 house. 



Plant the tuberous roots in a compost of equal parts 

 loam and leaf-mould and a little sand in 5in. pots, in 

 November. Place about eight tubers two inches deep in 

 each pot. Store in a cold frame till growth begins, then 

 remove to the greenhouse and water carefully. The flowers 

 will appear about February, and form a pretty contrast to 

 other bulbous plants. After flowering, plant out in the 

 garden, and procure fresh ones for pots the following 

 autumn. 



Babiana. In this genus of bulbous -rooted plants we 

 have some charming subjects for pot culture in the cold 



