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ALPINIA NUTANS. 
It must not be concluded, from what we have said of the management of 
A. nutans , that it cannot be successfully grown in pots, for it can, and is ; as plants 
have recently come under our observation that were flowering, although they were 
comparatively small specimens. 
Increase is effected by division of the roots. A rich soil, such as good loam and 
well-decayed manure, incorporated, with ordinary stove-temperature, is required. 
We are indebted to R. G. Lorraine, Esq. for the opportunity of preparing our 
drawing. 
The vignette below represents the natural character of the plant. 
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