Directions for Specific Culture. Hs 
its woolly foliage. If possible, plant under a 
slightly overhanging rock. 
Senecio tyrolensis (Tyrol). 
This green-foliaged species requires to be planted 
on a well-drained, sunny slope facing full south, in 
equal parts of loam, sand, and leaf-mould. In 
autumn top-dress with the same compost. 
Shortia galacifolia (North Carolina). 
A plant for partial shade, requiring abundant 
moisture during the summer; it must not, however, 
be planted in a stagnant place, but in one from which 
the water escapes freely. It does well on the north- 
east side of the rockery in strong, fibrous loam (from 
which the fine has been sifted out), sand, and leaf- 
mould, the latter taking the place of peat. Twice a 
year it is most essential to top-dress with leaf-mould 
and loam ina finer state of division than was used 
for planting. In top-dressing, the compost must be 
worked well up to the crowns of the plants with the 
hand, and then pressed firmly down, so as not to 
leave any of the root uncovered, as this is purely a 
surface-rooting plant. After the spring top-dressing 
it must be well watered to settle the soil down among 
the foliage, so that the dry winds do not blow it 
away. During dry weather in summer, if watering 
is possible a good soaking should be given every 
morning, but no mere surface sprinkling, as this 
mode of watering is detrimental to all plant life ; if 
watering cannot be done thoroughly, do not water 
at all. 
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