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P^OXIA. 



The Chinese shrubby species are increased by layers, by cuttings, by 

 grafting them on roots of one another. They are hardy enough to stand 

 our winters in a sheltered spot, but as they flower so early in the season, 

 their flowers are apt to be cut oflf by late frosts. ^VTien grown in pots 

 they may be kept most of the year in a cold pit, and brought into the 

 greenhouse to perfect their flowers, which are magnificent. Any rich, 

 good soil suits them to grow in. 



CINERARIA, 



Many of the species produce seeds, from wliich of late years some fine 

 hybrids have been obtained. They all strike very readily by cuttings, 

 and also by dividing at the root. No plants are more easily cultivated 

 than these. 



ECHIUM. 



The Cape species of this genus are splendid flowering plants, but too 

 much neglected in modern cultivation. They ripen seeds, and are easily 

 increased by cuttings, planted in sand, and placed in a cool situation. 

 Peat and loam is a good soil for them. 



ANAGALLIS. 



This pretty little genus is readily increased by cuttings, which stiike in 

 sand. The plants prefer hght, sandy loam and peat. 



LECHEXAULTIA. 



The young tips of the shoots, taken off about an inch long, and planted 

 in sand, covered with a bell-glass, and placed in a dry cool place, strike 

 freely. The grown-up plants prefer peat and loam to grow in, but by far 

 the greater portion of the former. 



PSORALEA. 



A genus easily cultivated : the young or the half-ripened shoots root 

 freely, and seeds are also frequently produced. They thrive well in a 

 peat and loam soil. 



