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ter the Cineraria is somewhat liable to mildew, especially some va- 

 rieties; keep, therefore, a sharp look-out for this enemy, and apply 

 sulphur the moment it appears to the parts affected. Mildew is 

 greatly encouraged by a confined over-moist atmosphere, which is 

 also very congenial to aphides, which will be sure to make their ap- 

 pearance under such circumstances, As soon as they are perceived 

 apply tobacco smoke; but if the plants are kept in good health nei- 

 ther evil will be very troublesome. As soon as frost is likely to oc- 

 cur the glass should be protected every night with straw screens, or 

 some efficient covering; for, remember, the Cineraria will not stand 

 much frost, and neglect in covering may do irreparable damage. — 

 With respect to potting, the plants should be allowed plenty of root 

 room until near their period of flowering, and they ought never to 

 be pot-bound during the growing season. Liberal shifts may be 

 given to healthy thriving plants, but weak varieties should not be 

 over-potted. Specimens may have 10-inch pots at the second shift, 

 which will be sufficiently large for the winter, and in March they 

 may be moved into 12 or 15-inch pots, according to the sized speci- 

 mens desired. The plants should be removed to the front of the 

 greenhouse, or to some light airy situation where they will be secure 

 from frost and damp. 



As before stated, keep them free from insects and mildew, and 

 remove any decaying leaves as they appear. When the flower- 

 stems begin to elongate they should be pegged or tied out, so as to 

 keep the specimens open for the admission of light and air, and ma- 

 nure water will be highly beneficial at this stage. When the plants 

 are in flower they should occupy an airy place, where they will re- 

 ceive abundance of light without being exposed to the full force of 

 the forenoon's sun; but this applies only to plants flowering after the 

 sun becomes powerful in spring. Those blossoming in winter like 

 full exposure to the little sunshine and light which can then be af- 

 forded them. Where specimens are wished to flower in winter, cut- 

 tings should be selected about April, planted in light sandy soil, 

 placed in a temperature of about 55 Q , and grown as freely as possi- 

 ble during the summer and autumn, and allowed to become pot- 

 bound towards November, when if placed in a temperature of about 



