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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



— which is also known as Browallia Jamesoni. It is a native of Columbia, and may be 

 briefly described as a warm greenhouse evergreen flowering shrub, which may be had in 

 flower from May to August, The flowers are of a bright orange colour, and under good 

 culture the plants are highly attractive. The cultural requirements of Streptosolen 



are of the simplest description, 

 and, with so many good qualities 

 to commend it, the wonder is that 

 so few plants are grown by ama- 

 teurs. It is propagated in the 

 spring by cuttings of young wood, 

 inserted in pots of sandy soil, 

 placed in a close frame with a 

 temperature of 05° to 65°. The 

 newly-rooted cuttings, after hav- 

 ing been slightly hardened, are 

 topped, and, when fresh shoots 

 form, placed singly in 2|-inch 

 pots. They are started in gentle 

 heat, and afterwards grown on a 

 greenhouse shelf. Topping is 

 repeated as required to form a 

 bushy habit. Before the plants 

 become root-bound they are 

 placed in 5-inch or 6-inch pots, 

 in which sizes they may be 

 flowered — unless larger speci- 

 mens are desired, in which case 

 another shift is desirable. They 

 are not fastidious as to soil, but 

 thrive satisfactorily in a mixture of two parts loam to one part of leaf soil, with a 

 sprinkling of sand. A light position in greenhouse or conservatory, shading from 

 strong sunshine only, is suitable for them when in flower. The plants ought never to 

 become very dry at the roots, and they are benefited by occasional supplies of liquid 

 manure. They may be supported with light hazel stakes, and wintered at the warmest 



Fig. 110. Stkkitosolen (Browallia) Jamesoni. (Deep orange.) 



