in the offspring from the parent kinds, and no other ready 
means of increase being known, there is a limit to the extent 
to which they can be produced: hence it follows that in com¬ 
merce, the names may be taken rather as representing groups 
of similar seedlings, than as indicating distinct individual varie¬ 
ties. The forms we figure are remarkable for the increased 
breadth and more obtuse outline of their curiously reflexed 
flower-lobes, as compared with the original species; and to¬ 
gether with other varieties from the same source, are desirable 
stepping-stones for the further improvement of this charming 
flower—an improvement which no one who has witnessed the 
change wrought in other flowers by the perseverance of culti¬ 
vators, can doubt will gradually be carried on to perfection. 
The fragrance, which is one of the favourite qualities of the 
old Persian Cyclamen, is as variable in the seedlings, as the form 
and colour of the flowers, some being deliciously scented, and 
some quite odourless. This quality can only be determined 
when the seedlings reach a blooming state. 
The Cyclamen is easily cultivated in a greenhouse or cool 
frame, where it can be kept from injury by frost. The soil 
should be good friable loam mixed with about one-fourth of 
clean leaf-mould and very rotten cow-dung in equal quantities, 
enough sand being added to the whole to prevent its getting set 
into a dense solid mass. In spring, after flowering is over, and 
risk from injury by frosts is past, they may be advantageously 
turned out of pots into a warm border, and left to the natural 
changes of weather, until about the latter end of August, when 
they will commence starting into growth. As soon as this is 
perceived they are to be taken up, and the old soil being re¬ 
removed, re-potted in well-drained pots, so that the tubers may 
be nearly covered with the soil, which is to be used in a dryish 
state. The pots should be kept in a cool frame or greenhouse, 
and the soil very sparingly watered until they have pushed out 
their leaves. When in full growth and bloom, they may have 
more water given to them. The plants are easily increased 
from seeds, which ripen freely, and should be sown as soon as 
the pulp of the fruit becomes soft to the touch. 
