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plunged into a shady border, and left to care for themselves until there is danger 
of frost when they should be taken in, repotted in a compost of leaf mold, turfy 
loam and well rotted cow manure in equal parts; use pots in proportion to the 
size of the bulb. A pot twice the diameter of the bulb is plenty large ; a pot six 
inches in diameter is sufficiently large for the largest bulbs. After repotting, 
water moderately until they commence growth, then apply as needed. We saw 
several bulbs last season that had not been shifted for several years; several of 
them gave over two hundred flowers each ; more exquisite pot plants could not 
be had 
Scillcif 
Of various kinds, have long been popular as early spring flowers; S. Siberica is 
of the most intense blue, and is a perfect gem, whether in the open border, in pots 
or any device that is used for Hyacinths, Tulip or Crocus — it can be mixed with 
either of them with most excellent effect, requiring the same treatment. The 
habit of it is exceedmgly dwarf, growing but little larger than the Crocus. The 
flowers are borne on a slender stalk, of bell-shape, similar to a minature Hy- 
acinth. S. Amoena, is also very beautiful as a pot plant, being a little taller 
and later than the Siberica — it is very useful as a succession. There are sev- 
eral other varieties, very beautiful for out-door cultivation but not suitable for 
pots. 
Muscari. 
M. botryoides, the Grape Hyacinth, is remarkable for its dwarf growth and 
neat compact heads of bloom. The three varieties, dai-k blue, light blue and 
white, make charming clumps, when planted in pots two or three of a color in 
each. They require but little room, a six inch pot being sufficiently large for a 
dozen biilbs; the same soil and treatment recommended for the Hyacinths is best 
suited to them. After flowering they may be allowed to ripen off" slowly and 
they will bloom equally well for a number of years. Muscari Plumosum or 
Feathered Hyacinth, does not thrive well in pots generally, but should be grown 
in small quantities. Their remarkable plume-like appearance, so unlike any 
other flower, is of sufficient importance to entitle them to a place in the conserva- 
tory. Treat same as the other varieties. 
Amaryllis. 
This splendid and beautiful family has not as yet received the care and atten- 
tion, or become as generally cultivated as their rarity and excellence deserves, 
containing as it does so many varieties of surpassing loveliness, beauty and gran- 
deur. These qualifications alone should insure them a place in every " Win- 
dow" Garden. Yet they have other recommendations for extensive culture, 
namely, that they can be made to produce their gorgeous and magnificent flow- 
ers nearly every month in the year. They are on this account invaluable for 
the conservatory and drawing rooms, which can be kept gay by the many truly 
elegant varieties as we now possess nearly the whole wmter. The length of time 
