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rest from December to April. Soil, a sandy loam and leaf- 

 mould. 



The species are P. aureum and flavum^ with orange and 

 yellow flowers respectively. 



THE NERINE. 



The general rule in the growth of this splendid genus is 

 briefly laid down by Mr. Herbert : " To promote the flower- 

 ing of the nerines, a vigorous growth of leaf must be encour- 

 aged in the autumn : the requisites are warmth enough to 

 excite them, and air enough to prevent their growing weak. 

 During the winter, they must not be allowed to lose their 

 foliage either by frost or drought. About May, they should 

 be allowed to rest by ceasing to water them. After about 

 three months' rest, they may be watered again to promote 

 their growth at the very beginning of September." "When 

 we add to this, that all the species require a light, sandy 

 soil, we have given full directions for the culture of the 

 nerine. 



The flowers of many of the species are very beautiful ; but 

 many have the fault of blooming before the leaves. 



Most are natives of the Cape ; but the Guernsey lily 



