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plant stove ; but during the rest of the year may be kept in a greenhouse or con- 

 servatory. 



Encephalartos. — This genera bears a strong resemblance to C. E. Altensteini, 

 Cape of Good Hope ; forms a stout trunk and dark-green pinnate leaves, 2 to 6 feet 

 in length. E. villosus, Natal, has a short, thick trunk, clothed with woolly scales and 

 leaves, 3 to G feet in length, tapering at the base and apex. Pot in strong, sandy loam, 

 and grow in alight part of greenhouse. When growing strongly supply water copiously, 

 but when the growth is stationary, which may be the case for several years, not much 

 water should be applied. 



Zamia. — The trunk and leaves of "this genera bear a strong resemblance to 

 Cycas. Z. Frascri, Z. Miguclli, and Z. spiralis are handsome and distinct species that 

 may be grown in greenhouses and conservatories. Pot in equal parts of loam and peat, 

 adding sand freely. Shade from sun. 



