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heat, but may be introduced during summer to the greenhouse. They are 
increased by seeds, when obtainable ; also by suckers, which should be removed 
with caution, in order to get them fairly established.—M. 
WALLICHIA CAEYOTOIDES. 
THE FANCY POLYANTHUS. 
* FEEL that in using the term ‘ Fancy ’ I am adopting one of a somewhat 
indefinite character, but yet one which is necessary for convenience’ sake. 
f l employ it to distinguish from the gold-laced Polyanthus of the florists 
quite a new race, remarkable for the brilliant colour they possess, their 
enormous trusses of flowers, their vigorous growth, and remarkable strength 
of constitution. About six years ago I received some seed of Polyanthus 
from Germany, in the belief that I was getting a fine strain of the gold- 
laced type. I was struck with the vigour of growth shown in the seed- 
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