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THE FLOEIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ June, 
rising to about an inch or an inch and a half, then producing a profusion’^of 
circinate frondose branchlets rather riged in texture, which become horizontal aS 
they lengthen, and are furnished with numerous lateral off-shoots, the whole 
SKLAaiNELLA JAPONICA. 
forming a good-sized spreading plant, with a regular but not formal outline. The 
colour of the plant is a rather deep green, quite distinct from any other Selagi- 
nella. It received a certificate of merit from the Eoyal Botanic Society.” 
CLERODENDKON BALFOURIANUM. 
f HIS is one of the most useful stove-climbers we have, being of easy growth, 
blooming profusely, and not troubled much with insects. When grown 
f to flower early it is much pri25ed, and when cut and mixed amongst other 
flowers it has a very fine effect. It can be grown well in pots, but when 
a large quantity and a continued succession to cut from is wanted^ it is better to 
plant it out in a properly prepared border of half-rough peat and half-turfy loam, 
with a sprinkling of charcoal and sand, well mixed together. Befote putting the 
soil into the border, see that there is plenty of drainage. It is a good system to 
lay a good turf, grass side downwards, on the top of drainage material, as this 
keeps it longer from getting clogged up with the fine soil. When all is filled in 
and pressed, let a nice healthy plant be put in, disentangling the roots, and not 
planting too deep ; then give a good watering with tepid water, and shade for a 
few days from bright sun. It should afterwards be regularly attended to in 
training, either to the wall or under the roof, not allowing it to get too thick of 
