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compost, loam, leaf mould, and peat, equal parts, 

 with about one-sixth part cally sand. As soon 

 as they are potted, place them in a cold frame, pro- 

 tecting them from heavy rains during the night. 

 Let them remain there until November ; then re- 

 move them into the greenhouse ; place them on a 

 shelf near the glass ; give them a good supply of 

 water whilst in a growing state. Remove them 

 into the conservatory, as they show bloom : as 

 soon as the herbage begins to decay, withhold 

 water by degrees. When the leaves are decayed, 

 remove them into a shed until August. 



The same treatment is suitable for the Lachena- 

 lia and Oxalis. 



LABURNUM CYTISUS. 



Class , Monadelphia. Order, Decandria. 



LEGUMINOSiE. 



Native of Britain, — Propagation, seeds, inarch- 

 ing, and budding. 



This is a beautiful dwarf tree, which forces well 

 when not introduced into heat too early ; the 

 second or third week in December is as early as it 

 will force. Trees for this purpose may be had of 

 the nurserymen, who always have a stock on hand 

 for forcing. They should be on single stems, 

 something similar to standard roses. In this form 

 they present a very pleasing contrast in this and 

 the following months, if introduced for succession 



