the lateness of the season at which their flowers open, 
will frequently occasion disappointment. With the 
protection of the conservatory or greenhouse, whilst 
flowering, they become splendidly ornamental till 
near the close of the year. 
Cuttings of six inches in length may be taken in 
August. They will readily strike under a hand- 
glass, and may, in about six weeks, be planted se- 
parately in small pots. In October, place them in a 
cold frame, or under similar shelter, for winter pro- 
tection. In April they may be repotted for flower- 
ing, and should occupy a favourable situation in the 
garden, with due attention to watering, &c. 
The Chinese method of culture has been but little 
practised amongst us. It is, notwithstanding, most 
desirable. They take their cuttings in the spring, 
and the plants, thus produced, being somewhat 
dwarfed, are better clothed with foliage, and throw 
out flowers of equal splendour. 
Take cuttings at the end of May, and when struck, 
they may be potted separately. All the side shoots, 
excepting two or three, should be taken off, as in 
autumn culture, and attention must be paid to their 
being kept sufficiently moist. This care will be con- 
siderably lessened by sinking the pots in the borders, 
till they are repotted, which may be done in August, 
in No. 32 size pots, which are about four inches dia- 
meter at the top. Afterwards, plape them in an open 
situation, to remain for flowering, unless the season 
dictates the propriety of giving them shelter for that 
purpose. The soil usually employed, is two parts of 
fresh loam, and one part of well-decayed leaves or 
old hot-bed manure. 
Hort. Kevv, 2, v. 5, 95. 
