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clifFercnce in its appearance and habits is not sufficiently great to warrant such an 
assumption. 
We have been informed, from a respectable source, that there is a considerable 
variation in the character of the roots of this species, as these most usually assume 
a tuberous form, but are sometimes found entirely destitute of tubers, and perfectly 
fibrous. How far this may be correct, we have had no opportunity of investi- 
gating, since we have never seen this plant with any other than tuberous roots ; 
but it is asserted that those with fibrous roots may be propagated with much 
greater facility, as the others require a considerably longer period to form their 
tubers ; and hence the distinction is of some importance where a large stock is 
desired. 
There appears to be some little art in growing this beautiful plant to perfec- 
tion, but sufficient knowledge of it is not yet possessed to furnish any very impor- 
tant data. As soon as it commences growing in the spring, some cultivators have 
placed it in a house where a trifling degree of artificial heat is kept ; but we 
apprehend such a system of treatment is decidedly injurious, and would recom- 
mend an immediate removal into a larger pot, and a place in the greenhouse or 
frame. An abundance of pot room appears to be an indispensable requisite, and 
we have no doubt it w^ould make a most splendid conservatory plant ; that is, that 
it is well adapted for planting in the border of the conservatory or greenhouse. 
A good loamy soil, with a small proportion of heath mould and white sand, and a 
slight addition of decayed manure, will be found most suitable ; and, if kept in 
a pot, the plant should be frequently shifted as it progresses in size. 
It may be very readily propagated from cuttings, and most probably from 
seeds likewise, if the latter can be properly matured ; the cuttings merely requiring 
to be planted in sandy loam, covered with a hand-glass, and kept in a gentle heat. 
Its native country is ]\Iexico, from whence a number of plants were brought 
to London in the autumn of 1837 ; and, if the lateral shoots are allowed to remain, 
it will flower throughout the greater part of the season. 
For our drawing we are indebted to Mr. Low, of the Clapton nursery, where 
it was taken in the month of J uly of the present year. It may be purchased for 
a moderate sum of any nurseryman. 
