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THUNBERGIA CHRYSOPS. 
kept up, in conjunction with a uniformly moist air, will be the very best place for j 
oxciting it to the desired freedom of growth. 
A rich soil, a well drained and roomy pot, together with copious waterings 
during active growth, are also conditions by which success is greatly influenced. 
And to ward off the pestiferous attacks of the red spider, which determinedly 
infest all this tribe of plants whenever attention loiters, the syringe should be 
frequently brought into requisition, applying the water well to the under surface 
of the leaves. 
Cuttings take root with the most perfect readiness ; and by their removal 
confer an immense advantage on young plants, particularly when large specimens 
are wanted ; for an increased number of shoots will be produced, and what is lost 
in time by retarding the blooming of the plant, will be gained in ultimate effect. 
A reference to the various articles which have appeared in this Magazine from 
time to time, will afford a diversity of modes of training, which will enable the 
eulturist to evade the miserable monotony of constantly adhering to an unvarying 
standard, and create additional interest even in this naturally engaging plant. 
The bright golden eye in the centre of the flower, surrounded by a field of 
blue and violet, being the most striking feature of the species, has been very aptly 
chosen as the foundation of the distinguishing specific term. 
This plant being one of the most showy of modern introductions, we may 
mention that it now exists in most of the great nurseries of London, and some of 
the provinces. Mr. Skirving, of Liverpool, having had it presented to him by 
the Earl of Derby, has a large stock of it. 
