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About half an inch of the stem was buried in the new soil, and the 
latter pressed firm between the old ball and the sides of the pot. 
The soil used was simply old rotted turf, and a small proportion of 
manure saved from a cucumber-bed broken up the previous autumn, 
and a little sand. 
After they were repotted, they were placed in a frame in a sunny 
position, and kept close for a few days. In about a fortnight after 
the shift the leading shoots were stopped by pinching out the 
growing point. After this, air was admitted freely, and in fine 
weather the lights were drawn off altogether, and the only attention 
they received was supplying them with soft water, according to their 
necessities. Sufficient space between each plant was allowed in the 
pit to admit of the free development of the growth. They were 
removed to the conservatory as they came into bloom, and were 
placed so as to be fully exposed to the light and air. With the 
assistance of an occasional supply of guano water, they continued 
in full bloom until quite late in the autumn, and proved a great 
source of attraction to many of my friends, and afforded me a very 
considerable amount of pleasure and satisfaction. 
NOTES ON BEDDING LOBELIAS. 
EX HENRY CANNELL, F.E.H.S., 
Station Road Nursery, Woolwich. 
is no doubt knowui to a large number of the readers 
of the Floral World, that in my trial ground I 
thoroughly test the various classes of bedding plants. 
For several years past, I have grown a rather complete 
collection of bedding Lobelias, and have added the new 
varieties as they make their appearance. From careful observation 
of the merits of the several varieties now before the public, I have 
come to the conclusion that the under-mentioned are those of the 
greatest value for planting extensively in the flower garden. 
VARIETIES OF ERINUS. 
Brilliant . — This is a great improvement on all the varieties of 
the speciosa type. In habit it is dwarf and dense, and the flowers 
are large and of a beautiful dark blue. They are also produced 
profusely and continuously, and will eventually be very generally 
grown. 
Compacta or Crystal Palace Blue . — This is extensively planted, 
and is really a splendid variety. 
Indigo Blue . — Very rich blue, with a large clear white centre, 
forming an effective variety by its striking contrast in colours. 
Speciosa grandiflora . — One of the best of its class for bedding 
and other purposes, being of a compact habit, and of freer growth 
than the well-known Speciosa, it having proved to be more last- 
ing and hardy ; the flowers are large, dark blue, with fine white eye. 
April. 
