104 BEAUMONTIA GRANDIFLORA. 
Like various other similar plants, it is most at home when planted out in a 
suitable situation ; and, under such circumstances, is most worthy of admiration. 
But successfully cultivated in pots, it would constitute an object which, considered 
in an ornamental light, would yield a large amount of satisfaction. 
We could wish to see the skill of the culturist more extensively brought to bear 
upon the fine race of plants of which we write ; for, apart from the splendour they 
possess in themselves, and the charming variety they create in collections, the 
majority have the essentially valuable property of beginning to flower almost as soon 
as they commence growing (which of course is in early spring), and of continuing to 
do so the whole period they grow. Limiting the extent of root-room allowed them, 
but maintaining all their roots in good health, by plunging the pots which contain 
them, giving others bottom heat, &c, are principal points of management requiring 
attention when endeavouring to grow them in pots. 
Increase of B. grandiflora can be effected by seeds, or cuttings, which strike 
freely under a bell-glass, with proper management. Decayed leaves and loam, or 
loam and peat will be found a suitable soil. 
We are indebted for the opportunity of preparing our drawing, to the attention 
of Mr. Brewster, gardener to Mrs. Wraye, of Oakfield, Cheltenham, in whose 
garden it was taken. 
Dr. Wallich is the author of the generic name, which he gave in honour of the 
late lady of Colonel T. Beaumont, of Bretton Hall, Yorkshire. 
