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THE FLORAL WORLD AND GARDEN GUIDE. 
during the winter). Euphorbia Portlandica, Gaultheria procumbens, 
Gentiana acaulis, G. Andrewsi, G. angustifolium, G. bavarica, G. 
ciliata, G. vema, Helianthemum formosum, Hepatica angulosa, H. 
triloba (in its several colours of blue, red, and white), Hypericum 
calycinum, Iberis carnosa, I. gibraltarica, Iris foetidissima variegata, 
Linaria alpina, Linnsea borealis, Linum alpinum, L. flavum, Litho- 
spermum fruticosum, Lychnis alpina, L. viscaria flore pleno, Lysi- 
machia nummularia aurea, Mimulus cupreus, Myosotis dissitiflora, 
M. rupicola, Oxalis tropselioides, Phlox Nelsoni, P. frondosa, P. 
subulata (admirably adapted for rockwork, as the stems are pro- 
cumbent, and will hang down in a very graceful manner. The 
flowers are produced in great abundance in April and May, are gene- 
rally of a delicate pink, with a dark eye. It is propagated by 
cuttings). P. verna, Polygala chamss'buxus, Polygonatum roseum. 
Polygonum vaccinifolium, Primula acaulis (in variety), P. cortu- 
soides amcena, P. farinosa, P. purpurea, Saponaria csespitosa, Saxi- 
iraga aizoon major, S. cordifolia, S. cotyledon, S. hypnoides minor, 
S. oppositifolia, Scilla amcena, S. bifolia, S. siberica, Sedum acre 
aureum, S. glaucum, S. fabarium, S. hirsutum, S. purpurescens, S. 
sempervivoides, S. virescens, Sempervivum californicum, S. monta- 
num, S. tectorum, Silene Schafta, Soldanella montana, Spiraea fili- 
pendula pleno, S. ulmaria variegata, S. palmata, Thymus azoricus, 
Tritileia uniflora, Tussilago farfara variegata, Veronica saxatilis, V. 
dentata, Viola cornuta, V. lutea granaiflora, V. pedata, V. suavis 
The Czar. 
THE CULTIVATION OF THE AZALEA. 
HE Azalea Indica requires, speaking generally, the same 
treatment as the camellia, but instead of a loamy should 
have a peatv soil. As it is an easy matter to propagate 
them we shall begin with that part of the subject. It 
is an easy matter to procure seed, as the single varieties 
produce plenty. Sow as soon as ripe in pans of sandy peat, and 
keep in a moist heat until started. Cuttings should be made from 
the shoots of the season when nearly but not quite ripe. The new 
varieties are generally sent out grafted on seedling stocks. The last 
method is a very simple affair of crow r n or cleft grafting, easily 
learnt and requiring only a little practice to make perfect in it. 
However, we recommend the amateur to obtain ready-made nursery 
plants, for azaleas are never needed in such quantities in a private 
garden, as to render the propagating of the varieties worth the 
acquisition of the “ knack ” which is the key to success. 
The best time to buy is in the spring. When the plants come 
home examine them well, as it is possible they may be infected with 
thrip, the sign of which is a sooty deposit on the under sides of the 
leaves. If they appear to be thrippy, shut them up and give them 
two doses of tobacco smoke, not only to cleanse them but to prevent 
the spread of the destructive pest. When the plants have flowered 
