CULTURE OF STENATHERA PINIFOLIA. 
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December. When the flowers begin to fade, the plants should be gradually dried off, 
so as to bring them entirely into a state of rest for a month or two, before starting 
them into growth again in February. The Allamanda does not like much cold 
during its dormant season, therefore you must look to drought rather than a low 
temperature to keep it in a dormant state. This is one of the few plants which our 
common enemies in plant stoves, insects, do not touch, or at least but very rarely 
mealy bug and scale will have nothing to do with it, and the red spider and thrips 
must be hard driven for pasture when they wage war against it. 
Allamanda grandiflora is comparatively a new plant, having been brought into 
notice three or four years back by Messrs. Veitch and Son, of Exeter, who were the 
importers of it. It is not nearly so strong in habit as A. cathartica, neither is it of 
such free growth, or so easily managed. Hitherto, it has been found to bloom 
rather indifferently when grown as a pot plant, and as the flowers resemble very 
closely those of A. cathartica, it is not likely to become a very general favourite 
unless subsequent experience, and experiments with older plants, should enable us 
to induce a more profuse habit of blooming. 
CULTURE OF STENATHERA PINIFOLIA. 
Fkom the delicate foliage of this old and desirable greenhouse plant, it is indis- 
pensable that it is never crowded amongst other plants of a different habit ; or the 
loss of foliage will be the certain consequence. 
If in the summer season this plant is placed out of doors, be careful not to set it 
in an exposed situation, either where there is too direct sunshine or liability to 
the action of the wind. If convenient it is always advisable to keep this, and indeed 
the whole of Epacridaceous plants, under cover at all times. 
In potting never allow the roots to become matted, but always pot when the 
roots have spread moderately through the soil ; this is especially necessary if the 
plants are ever turned out of doors, for the sun would otherwise dry up the small 
fibrous roots, and the loss of the plants is almost certain. 
The proper soil for the purpose of potting is three parts sandy heath mould, and 
one part sandy loam. Mix and break together, but do not make too fine, lay in the 
bottom of each pot a good handful of broken crocks for drainage, and mix a few 
through the soil, for without a good drainage it is impossible to keep the plant in a 
state of health. 
Administer water as often as requisite, and be cautious never to allow the soil to 
become dry and baked, for the tender roots are incapable of enduring such a 
privation of moisture. 
For propagation take off young cuttings in the autumn, plant them in pots of 
sand, cover with a glass, and set on a shelf in the propagating-house or other similar 
situation, and the following spring they will strike root freely. 
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