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16. B. fuchsoides, a well known species from New Grenada, with 

 fuchsia like foliage, and scarlet llowers, appearing from June to 

 September, a strong grower and fine kind. 



The species of this division are readily propagated from cuttings 

 of the half ripened wood, put in sand, and plunged in a slight bot- 

 tom heat. They are liable to damp off if kept too close. Indeed 

 if they are in a situation somewhat shaded they will do better- 

 without the usual accompaniment of a bell glass. They will grow 

 well in a soil of sandy loam and leaf mould. They should never 

 be grown in very large pots ; or, in the language of gardeners, 

 should be always under potted. When growing fast they take a 

 good supply of moisture ; love a moist atmosphere and frequent ap- 

 plications of the syringe, and may be placed in the full light. If a 

 moist atmosphere cannot be maintained, they will do better in a 

 shaded part of the green house. The chief thing to guard against, 

 is their damping off; small, well drained pots are the securities. 

 When they are not growing they will live and do better with very 

 little water. They are easily raised from seed, sown on the surface 

 of the soil in pans, and placed in a warm shaded place, with the 

 only attention of never being allowed to get dry. Some fine varie- 

 ties, I believe, -have been lately raised by hybridizing in Europe, 

 It opens a fine field. 



I think the remark of the Calendar writer in the last No. worthy 

 of repetition; that the Horticultural Society would do well toencour- 

 age the growth of the Begonia by a premium. 



A Philadelphia Gardener. 



THE AURICULA. 



Dear Sir : 



Allow me to draw the attention of your readers to that much 4 

 neglected but truly desirable class of flowers the Auricula. There 

 appears to be a general idea prevailing amongst many persons that 

 considerable dimculy is experienced in cultivating this lovely gem 

 in our climate. This notion is certainly erroneous, and the object 



