PANCRA TIUM — PA NDANUS. 



They may succeed for a time if annually dried off in the autumn, the bulbs shaken clear 

 of soil, and re-potted in March, but sooner or later they will fail under this treatment, 

 the Eucharis mite having something to do with this. 



After the plants have flowered and completed their growth, still keep them supplied 

 with water more or less, according to the time of year, and rest them during the winter 

 in a temperature of 55° to 65°. A portion of the plants may be introduced into a higher 

 temperature and moist atmosphere earlier than the rest, the excitement causing them to 

 produce flower scapes well in advance of those not so treated. Another portion may be 

 retarded, so as to have them in flower in August and later, by moving them into a warm 

 greenhouse in May. 



About every third season is often enough to re-pot strong Pancratium bulbs. Bursting 

 the pots is a healthy sign. Unless large specimens are desired, 10-inch pots are the 

 largest size that need be used ; when these are crowded with bulbs and roots, turn them 

 out in March, divide freely, and re-pot the bulbs either singly or in groups of three or 

 more, according to their size. Those not recently re-potted must have abundance of 

 water during the growing season, and clear soot- water frequently. The foliage should 

 be kept free from insect pests, notably thrips. 



PANDANUS. 



One species, P. Veitchi, is met with in most plant stoves. All are of comparatively 

 easy culture. A limited collection might well include P. graminifolius, height 2 feet, 

 leaves 12 to 18 inches long, three to four inches wide, spines minute; P. javanicus 

 variegatum, Java, leaves 3 to 6 feet in length, slightly pendulous, armed with white 

 spines, ground colour bright green, with bands of pure white extending from base to 

 apex ; P. utilis, Madagascar, leaves glaucous, erect, 1 to 3 feet long, armed with red 

 spines, tall growing ; P. Veitchi, Polynesia, 2 feet long, leaves broad, pendulous, of 

 a dark green in the centre and bordered with broad bands of pure white ; and a recent 

 introduction, P. Sanderi, green and yellow, very handsome. 



Pandanuses are easily propagated by offsets detached in the spring, each with a few 

 stout roots attached. Place these singly in small pots of light sandy soil, arrange them 

 in a moist warm position, watering very carefully till fresh roots have formed. Offsets 

 without roots may be inserted singly in small pots, and given the benefit of brisk bottom 

 heat till well rooted. Care must be taken not to bury the hearts, and the offsets are 

 also liable to decay if given much water before roots are formed. 



