PERSIAN CYCLAMEN. 15P 



is the best place for tlie seed-pans because of the atmo- 

 siiherio humidity. 



When the young plants appear the pans should be 

 removed to a cooler position where there is abundant light 

 and air. The little plants will grow freely if regularly 

 watered and protected against any sudden changes or 

 extreme conditions. Be careful not to give too much 

 water,, for that will render the soil sour^ and put a stop 

 to healthy growth altogether. As autumn approaches the 

 growth will cease, but the plants must be kept under 

 glass in a frame or greenhouse, and they ouglit never 

 to be in a lower temperature than 40° Fahr., even when 

 quite at rest. 



In October or November take out the little corms and 

 l)ot them separately in small j^ots, using the same kind of 

 compost as before. Now put them in a warm house, and 

 they •will soon begin to grow again, a temperature of 

 55" to 60^ Fahr. being most suitable for them. They 

 must be kept near the glass and have air at all favourable 

 opportunities. Thus they will pass the winter, making a 

 nice growth, and as/ spring advances they will go to rest. 

 From the end of April until the end of August a cold 

 frame in a somewhat shady situation will suit them better 

 than a house, but care must be taken to protect them from 

 cold winds and from all extreme conditions. 



At the end of August they must be shifted into pots 

 of five or six inches diameter. They should never have 

 larger pots than they are likely to fill with roots pretty 

 quickly, for if the soil become sour the ])lants will not 

 thrive. For this potting prepare a compost of equal 

 parts turfy loam, fibrous peat, and fresh dry horse 

 dro23pings, with sufficient silver sand to lighten the 



