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though for others pots are suitable. A shelf near the glass is quite satis- 

 factory ; but these pans, or pots even, can be suspended where no shelf is 

 possible, and space is economised. For small succulents I have miniature 

 stages standing on ordinary side shelves, and upon these such plants as 

 Haworthia are very effectively displayed. There is also the advantage 

 of bringing the plants into better light, and standing space is very largely 

 increased. Many succulents do well if given liberal treatment, and in 

 this way Kalanchoe keicensis, K. Dyeri, and many others can be grown 

 in very effective batches for the conservatory. It would be impossible 

 here to refer to all the schemes that are adopted by succulent-plant 

 growers, but they will soon be discovered by those who devote themselves 

 to this class of cultivation. Planting out in frames, or even out of doors, 

 may often be done with advantage, but discretion must be exercised, 

 and this can only be attained by practice and experience. Just one remark 

 must be made on the plan of storing in boxes for the winter such plants 

 as Echeverias and some Cactaceae that have been planted out for the 



Fig. 88. — Ornamental Bed of Succulent Plants in Mr. Fidler's Garden, 



Anerley. 



summer. It is very easily done, and space is economised. Fig. 88 shows 

 a handsome bed of Echeverias and other succulents in the garden of 

 Mr. Fidler, of Anerley, managed upon this plan. Some special hints I 

 have given when referring to particular plants. 



Where to see Succulent Plants. 



By far the finest collection in the world is at Kew. Agaves, Aloes, 

 and numerous other genera are splendidly represented, and many novelties 

 may always be seen. From the point of view of general representation 

 the collection at Cambridge probably comes next ; and here, undoubtedly, 

 are the finest outdoor Cactaceae. A leading collection, especially of 

 Cactaceae, is that formed by the late Mr. Darrah, of Heaton Mersey, and 

 now in the Alexandra Park, Manchester, under the skilful care of Mr. 

 Cobbold. It contains examples not equalled elsewhere, and for splendid 

 Euphorbias it is remarkable. In the Botanic Gardens of Glasnevin and 

 Edinburgh the succulent collections are important, and at Oxford is a 

 collection of many years' reputation. 



