MARCH. 



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SPIGELIA MARYLANDICA, SCARLET. 

 Class, Pentandria. Order, Monogynia. 



Gentianeje. 



Native of N. America, 1694. — Propagation, 

 division. 



This is a delightful little plant ; it grows well in 

 peat and bog, with a proportion of cally sand. As 

 soon as the foliage indicates decay, gradually sus- 

 pend watering : when the foliage is decayed, place 

 the pots in any shady situation, laying them on their 

 sides to keep out the heavy rain ; let them remain 

 in this state until August, when shake out all the 

 mould from the roots and pot as above. 



CYPERUS ALTERNIFOLIUS. 



Class, Triandria. Order, Monogynia. 



Cyperaceje. 



Madagascar, 1781. — Propagation, suckers. 



A stove plant: its chief recommendation is its 

 singular appearance. It produces a curious con- 

 trast to the surrounding plants, and when mixed in 

 a group adds greatly to the effect of it. It is of 

 easy culture, requiring rich soil and plenty of 

 water. 



APHELEXIS HUMILIS. (MARCH TO AUG.) 

 Class, Syngenesia. Order, Superflua. 

 Composite. 



Cape of Good Hope, 1 810. — Propagation, cuttings. 



