Plate 90. 
VARIETIES OP SHRUBBY SLIPPERWORT. 
Calceolaria hybrida , vars. 
In the November number of last year we figured (Plate 76) 
two Calceolarias of the same character as the present ones, save 
that they were self-coloured flowers, and we then made a pro¬ 
mise (which we now redeem) of, at an early opportunity, giving 
figures of some of the spotted varieties raised by Mr. Burley, 
who has acquired a well-merited reputation for the skill and 
success with which he has followed out the cultivation of this 
attractive class of flowers; and as, with most hybridizers, he is 
making continual progress, we may be prepared for seeing some 
of the splendid markings of the herbaceous or annual kinds, 
which have proved so difficult to keep, on these hardier shrubby 
varieties. 
There are no plants of easier growth than these Calceolarias; 
and certainly their showy character makes them desirable ac¬ 
cessions to the greenhouse or conservatory, especially during 
that portion of the year when there is somewhat of a difficulty 
in making them look gay, viz. during the months of August 
and September. Mr. Burley informs us that the soil he uses is 
of a rich open character, about equal portions of good yellow 
loam, leaf-mould, and well-rotted manure, with a fair admixture 
of silver-sand. The cooler they are kept, too, he says, the better, 
provided that they are kept free of frost. As the sun attains 
power they should be frequently syringed and shaded from the 
influence of its mid-day rays; and, above all, he urges the neces¬ 
sity of steadily making war upon the greenfly, which very soon 
injures its succulent foliage. He says, 44 Whenever you see 
one , fumigate; my plan is to do so on two or three successive 
nights, as I believe this is more effectual than giving a very 
strong dose at once.” 
