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Anemone. 
Of this plant there are nearly a hundred species, each with its score of varie 
ties, many of them present some of the finest forms of floral beauty. The double 
varieties are the best suited for the conservatory, and for whicli they are admira- 
bly adapted; the foliage is extremely beautiful, the bright green contrasting well 
with the dazzling brightness of the bright scarlet and purple flowers that grow 
in profusion. They require the same general treatment as the Ranunculus, only 
that a little sea sand or salt should be mixed with the .soil. For a succession of 
bloom, plant from September until March. Those planted in September will 
flower in latter part of Maich or the first of April, while those planted in March 
will flower by the middle of June. 
We list the following from many we have bloomed, and should recommend 
them for pot culture. 
Feu Surperhe, bright scarlet. 
Bose Surpassnnte, rose. 
Queen of the Netherlands, white and rose, fine. 
L^ Ornament de la Nature, rich dark blue. 
Lord Nelson, violet. 
Queen Victoria, bright scarlet, a free bloomer. 
Bemhrandt, carmine. 
Sliakspenre, beautiful blue. 
Von Schiller, dark brilliant blue. 
The above collection mcludes the most .striking and positive colors, and are 
such as bloom well. Many others might be added to the list without materially 
increasing the value of the collection. 
Tlie Cyclamen. 
About this flower but one opinion can be entertained, — that it is the most 
beautiful bulbous rooted plant ever introduced for the parlor or conservatory, and 
its beauty is fully equaled by its adaptation for the same purpose. We are 
fully justified in making this assertion, by the greatly increased interest taken 
in it by florists, amateurs, and the lovers of flowers in general. Ease of culture 
is an additional feature in their character and much in their favor. The diffi- 
culty in propagation alone has prevented their becoming a florists flower. The 
roots or bulbs of the Cyclamen being a solid corm, they will not divide success- 
fully ; consequently the only means of propagation is from seed, which must be 
gathered soon as ripe, slowly dried, and planted in a green house in heat ; they 
must be kept constantly growing until they are in full flower. This part we 
should advise the amateur to leave to the professional florist and depend upon 
such for plants for the first season. 
They should be procured soon as they show flower, place in a sunny exposure 
and not be allowed to get chilled in winter. They are generally ofl*ered for sale 
about Jan. 1st. If in a warm room, even temperature, and kept well watered 
they will remain in flower until the first of May ; after flowering they should hv' 
