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LOBELIA, 



This genus has been recently divided into several genera : these are 

 included under the original name, Lobelia. The small species, such as 

 L, erinoides, &c., seed freely, and are increased by cuttings of the young 

 shoots. The larger species, such as L. tupa, &c., multiply also by seeds, 

 cuttings taken off close to the crown of the root, just as they are coming 

 up in spring, and also the roots may be divided. They all prosper in 

 a rich, light soil. 



FUCHSIA. 



There is no genus that can be more readily increased ; the young shoots 

 root freely, and they will grow well in almost any kind of soil. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM. 



The numerous varieties of the Chinese species of this family increase 

 by cuttings, by dividing the root, and occasionally by seeds ; but these 

 seldom ripen in this country. The operation of propagation may be com- 

 menced almost at any season, and in any soil. 



PLUMBAGO, AND HIBISCUS. 



These two genera are usually kept in the stove. P. capensis and 

 H. rosa- sinensis^ with its varieties, are much better in the greenhouse. 

 They are propagated by cuttings of the half-ripened wood, planted in 

 sand, and placed in a mild heat. A soil composed of good peat and light 

 loam is the best for them. 



ANIGOZANTHOS. 



This singular and handsome genus is increased by dividing the plant 

 near its roots : it grows well in a peaty soil, or in peat and loam. 



CANARINA. 



This genus is not by any means common, notwithstanding its great 

 merits. It is increased by dividing the roots, and by exciting them in 

 spring, and taking the young shoots off when about two inches long for 

 cuttings. These are planted in sand, and root freely in a moderate heat 



