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THE FLORIST AND POMOLOGIST. 
[ July, 
clothing the pot, and surmounted by numerous terminal clusters of blossoms of the 
most delicious fragrance, we now recognise in well-grown plants ? It is true the 
hybridizer has effected much by cross-fertilisation, and several meritorious varieties 
have resulted, so that, altogether, the Bouvardia now finds a place amongst the 
most serviceable plants for general cultivation. 
Although the Bouvardias are somewhat accommodating as to general manage¬ 
ment, still, to attain the greatest amount of success, they must be liberally treated 
throughout their season of growth by planting them in a rich, open soil, and by 
keeping them moving freely in a moist genial temperature until their growth has 
been well matured. 
The Bouvardias are easily propagated, either by means of cuttings of young 
wood, or by cutting up the fleshy roots, and inserting them slightly in fine soil, 
with a brisk heat. An abundance of cuttings may, however, be had from old 
plants brought forward in heat during the spring months; and for winter bloom¬ 
ing, young plants rooted annually are much to be preferred to old ones. It is 
desirable to have a sufficient number established by May, from which time they 
must receive every encouragement to make vigorous growth, as any sudden check 
would have a tendency to frustrate perfect development. 
The Bouvardias delight in unrestricted root-action, and therefore they make 
the finest plants when planted out in pits or frames during the summer months ; 
and the more tender varieties, particularly such as B.jasminiJIora^ will be benefited 
if afforded a slight bottom-heat to start with. The soil should be about six inches 
deep, and composed of about equal parts of sandy loam, peat, leaf-mould, 
and rotten dung, with a free admixture of sharp sand and charcoal. 
After planting, keep them moderately close until established, after which 
give an abundance of air, bearing in mind that the Bouvardia de¬ 
lights in a fresh humid atmosphere, and therefore should be frequently 
syringed, and receive every attention in respect to watering at the roots; 
under this treatment they make rapid progress, and as soon as they are per¬ 
fectly established, the lights may be removed entirely during favourable weather. 
Thus managed, they not only make finer plants than if grown in pots, but are 
far less trouble. 
I would here observe that one of the most important points to attend to in 
connection with their culture is attention to stopping the shoots, which should 
be closely observed during the early stages of gro’wth, removing the points of the 
young growths at every second joint. Unless this is attended to, they do not 
attain that density of habit so desirable in perfect specimens. 
During September, they should be taken up and potted, keeping them close 
until they have become established, when they may be placed in a pit or house, 
with a light airy genial temperature, and neatly staked. They do not succeed 
in a draughty house with ordinary greenhouse plants. Thus brought forward in 
a brisk heat, placing the plants close to the glass, and assisting with guano- 
water each time they require watering, they will produce an abundance of their 
