JULY. 



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ALSTRJEMERIA LIGTER. 



Class, Hexakdria. Order, Monogynia. 



Amaryllidej?. 



Native of Peru. — Propagation,, division. 



This fine little plant is worthy a place in every 

 stove. To have it in bloom this month, repot it 

 early in May, in compost consisting of two parts 

 bog soil, one part peat, one yellow loam, one rotten 

 wood, one fourth cally sand ; then give a good water- 

 ing and place the pots in the warmest part of the 

 flower-house near to the glass ; continue to give a 

 plentiful supply of water while they remain in this 

 situation. When removed into the conservatory, the 

 plants must be placed in the warmest part of it. As 

 soon as the flower indicates the least decay, remove 

 the plants into the flower-house ; keep them in a 

 growing state until the beginning of December, when 

 withhold water until May, then proceed as before. 



This dormant season is requisite for its blooming: 

 were it not allowed a season of rest, it would not 

 flower. 



BALSAMINA HORTENSIS. 

 Class, Pentandria. Order, Monogynia. 



Balsamine^:. 

 Native of East Indies. — Propagation, seeds. 

 On or about the 20th of February, sow the seed 

 in any rich light soil. Place the seed pots in a 

 frame where there is dung-heat of about 75°, give 



