•42 PIOTOBIAL FBACTICAL BULB GEO WING. 



Cbapkr Vlfl. — ^icbiiiKiies, Aconites, 



Achimenes. — These are iti some degree plants of a past 

 decade, for in the daj's that have gone there were few warm 

 greenhouses whence they were absent. The provision of good 

 iibrous loam in well-drained pots or pans, careful attention in 

 respect of watering and staking, with a season of absolute rest 

 after flowering, and a warm, moist atmosphere during the time 

 of active growth, will be found to practically ensure success. 

 Achimenes make excellent basket plants. Species and hybrids 

 are numerous, and afford a fine diversity of colour. A collection 

 of six or twelve named varieties from a reliable source usually 

 gives every satisfaction. (See jj. 43.) 



Aconites. — Who does not know and love the delightful 

 winter Aconite, known to the wise as Eranthis hyemalis 't It 

 is one of the first flowers of the spring, and its cheerful yellow 

 blooms in their ruff of bright green leaves are ever welcome. 

 Tubers should be planted as early in autumn as possible. It is 

 useful for borders, grass, or for semi-shaded positions in the 

 woods. The species Cilicica is much later flowering, and has 

 deeper hued blooms. 



Anoniatheca crueiita. — By this name many of us liave 

 grown what the botanist now describes as Lapeyrousia cruenta. 

 It is a charming but rather tender plant, which must be accorded 

 frame treatment except in warm climates. A light, sandy loam 

 is the most suitable soil, and whether in or out of doors perfect 

 drainage is essential. The colop.r of the species named is 

 crimson, grandiflora is scarlet, and juncea is pink. Propagation 

 is by seeds or offsets. 



Cbapter 1X«— fliliuiiis, 



'J'liEiiE are a large number of species in this genus, many being of 

 considerable beauty for borders ; while some are of value for culture 

 in pots. For garden purposes, however, the selection may be limited 

 with comparative ease to about a dozen kinds. The objection brought 

 against tliese plants by the majority of people is that they have a very 



