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middle of May at a distance of about 20 inches, on substantial soil, the 
frame being in that case taken oil in June. They may besides be grown 
on a warm house border, with bottom heat, but plenty of ventilation 
must be given. They may be also grown in a hothouse in pots which 
quarters their full size, and according to the season fetch from 2d. to 4d. 
each in our market. During the setting of the fruits some care and 
attention should be given, and the extremities of the growth pinched. 
We use tobacco juice against insect pests.—E. Scii.4.ettel, Paris. 
a&re plunged on a warm bed covered with some earth, in order that the 
(pots do not rest on the dung. 
The plants require plentiful waterings during summer, and the more 
light, heat, and sun they have the better the fruit. We usually leave but 
■three branches on each plant, which may yield from five to eight fruits. 
iThe latter, for culinary purposes, should be gathered when about three- 
ATlISyEMA SPECIOSUM. 
Amongst the Arisasmas we have some of the most ornamental 
Aroids if the brilliant Anthuriums and the invaluable Richardia be ex¬ 
cepted. One of the most showy of these—Arisaema speciosum—was 
exhibited from the Royal Gardens, Kew, at the meeting of the Royal 
