XIX. 



ACHIMENES, GLOXINIAS, GESNERA. 



NDER the head of Bulbs, we could hardly 

 treat of these plants ; but, as we have given 

 ourselves more latitude, we may include 

 them : and, for the decoration of the green- 

 house or conservatory in summer, there 

 are no plants so suitable as the subjects 

 of the present chapter. For ease of cul- 

 ture, beauty of growth, and delicacy of 

 bloom, they are unsurpassed ; and they 

 also remain a long time in perfection, so that the green- 

 house may be gay with them from June to October. 



ACHIMENES. 



This plant, though properly to be grown in a stove, does 

 well in the greenhouse in summer. The bulbs are small, 



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