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and caulescens. The bulbs are large, and, in general appear- 

 ance, resemble a cyclamen. They should be potted, one in a 

 pot, in good turfy loam and leaf-mould, with a liberal admix- 

 ture of well-rotted, rather dry cow-manure and silver-sand ; 

 the whole well mixed, but not very fine. The crown of the 

 bulb should be just covered with soil, which should not be 

 pressed in too close. 



Pot as soon as the bulb shows signs of growth, but not 

 earlier than January. Treat them as recommended for 

 achimenes until the pots are filled with roots ; then repot in 

 a larger size, and continue the treatment until they flower. 

 When in bloom, remove them to the conservatory, and treat 

 as achimenes until the time for repotting. 



They may be propagated by seed, by cuttings, by leaves, 

 or by dividing the root in spring. 



By cutting a leaf up, and placing it in moist sand, every 

 part will make a small bulb ; or the leaf may be planted 

 entire, inserting it an inch or so in the sand. This latter 

 method makes very strong plants. 



Seeds may be sown at any time ; but the spring is the 

 best season. The soil should be light and rich ; and, as the 

 seed is small, it can hardly be too lightly covered. Place 

 the pans in a frame, keeping the surface of the soil damp, 



