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AQUILEGIA SKINNERI. 
Although the species seems to be purely hardy, and will therefore attain its 
best character in a sunny border, thoroughly drained, and composed of a free 
loamy soil, it may not be considered unworthy to be grown in pots for the 
greenhouse or conservatory. Where managed in the last-named manner, it should 
be kept in a peculiarly light and airy situation ; for, unless it be grown in a cool 
place, it will bloom too soon to bloom finely, and without plenty of sun, its 
glowing hues will degenerate into something very little better than a dingy 
compound of red, green, and yellow. 
It can be multiplied freely by division, in the same way as the other Colum- 
bines. Possibly, also, it will ripen seeds in a warm border, open to the south ; 
and, should such be the case, the means for a very abundant increase will be 
furnished. 
We recommend all those who cultivate the plant, (and it is highly deserving of 
general favour,) to guard against the error of forcing it in any way, or they will 
inevitably be disappointed in it. 
