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borders, where the surrounding vegetation protects the young and tender 

 Lily growths from cold winds, and afterwards keeps the soil cool and 

 shaded, thus inducing, in the case of some varieties, a free production of 

 stem-roots. These stem-roots, when they appear, should be given a 

 covering of good rich soil into which they can freely root, as upon them 

 the development of the flower-head and the preservation of the bulb 



Flo. 205. — Gladiolus Colvillei ' The Biude.' 



largely depend. In cases where the scil is heavy and damp, add an 

 abundance of sand and leaf-soil. 



Watsonia Ardcrnei. — A remarkably beautiful Cape bulbous plant, 

 producing, on stems 2-8 ft., numerous snowy white flowers of elegant 

 form. A sunny warm situation and a good light soil, with plenty of 

 moisture when in full growth, are its requirements. Watsonia Ardernei 

 also makes a charming pot plant. 



