THE TRITONIA. 155 



"We extract from an English work a method of growing 

 these Cape bulbs which has been very successful, and 

 which might be practised in this country, certainly south of 

 Philadelphia, without difficulty : 



" Pot the bulbs in October, in light, turfy loam and sand, 

 with good drainage. Prepare a bed of dry old tan, mixed 

 with fresh hot litter from the stable, at least one foot deep 

 below the level of the garden ; and place a large frame 

 over it. In this plunge the pots : the more tender gladioli 

 at the back, as being the stronger growers ; and ixias, spa- 

 rax is, babianas, tritonias, in regular gradation to the front. 

 Give air when the weather will admit ; being careful not to 

 water so much as to induce damping off, and always by 

 banking and covering with mats and shutters to exclude 

 frost. The sparaxis, under this treatment, begin to show 

 bloom about April, and will be succeeded by ixias, babianas, 

 gladiolus, and tritonias, in succession. The plants should 

 be all removed to the greenhouse to bloom. After the 

 blooms have passed, replace them in the frame, continue wa- 

 tering to perfect the foliage, and form bulbs for the 

 ensuing season. Give full exposure to the sun until the 

 leaves have died away, that the bulbs may become thor- 

 oughly ripened." 



