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THE FLOWER GROWER'S GUIDE. 



parts fibrous loam, peat, and leaf soil, with some sharp sand. Pot rather firmly. Keep 

 the plants in a stove temperature till late in June, when they may be placed in a sunny 

 ])it or frame, where they must be kept well supplied with water. If the plants are to 

 be flowered in hanging baskets, for which purpose they are admirably adapted, stand 



Pig. 140. Caragtjata lingulata cardinalis. (See preceding page.) 



them on inverted flower-pots, and allow the growths to assume their natural pendulous 

 habit. Otherwise support with stakes. Eemove the plants to a stove or warm green- 

 house about the middle of September, and be careful not to overwater them. After 

 flowering give them a short rest, and then cut the stems down to the root-stock. When 

 they commence pushing fresh shoots, shake the roots nearly free of soil, trim lightly, 



