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diately after flowering. The second and by far the more 
common class is A. Vittata and its hybrids, of which 
the best known are Johnsoni and Graveana. Many of 
such hybrids are easily detected by the foliage growing 
more erect than does those of the Aulica section. To 
sum up the cultural instructions of this class in a few 
words we should say keep them hot and dry when at rest, 
and cool and wet. when in flower. It is safe under all 
circumstances to grow this, like the former class, in pots, 
and to observe the same rules in regard to repotting. 
The observing cultivator will soon learn to distinguish 
the difference in variety, and will, for himself, judge what 
is the best to do. It is well to state that at whatever 
period a series of new leaves commences to develop it 
should be encouraged to completion as thoroughly as 
possible, after which a period of rest is actually necessary. 
Sometimes bulbs of the Vittata section will rest for 
months, others again only for a short period, according 
to the conditions of health and vigor. If well handled, 
most of the Vittata section will bloom twice a year. 
The Aulica section, although evergreen, require rest 
after perfecting their annual growth; at such times water 
only sparingly until they show signs of growth either by 
flower spike or new leaves. 
In amaryllis culture it is highly important to secure 
good drainage; if this becomes stopped a loss of roots 
will be the result, which will, in turn, ruin the bulb. 
The A. Vallota purpurea , the most pleasing of the 
whole tribe, delights in the same treatment as we have 
recommended for the Aulica section. 
We thank this correspondent for her high appreciation 
of The Cabinet as a guide to floriculture. 
Insects— Mrs. J. O. Hibbard. —Your insect enemy is 
the scale, and the most deadly foe of our choice plants. 
About the cheapest remedy is to throw the plants away 
and start anew. It can, however, be removed by con¬ 
siderable trouble, and the only way is to rub the scale 
off with a smooth stick, then wash the plants with diluted 
carbolic acid, after which rinse with clear tepid water— 
but a constant watchfulness will be required to destroy 
this pest if once it gains access to a plant. 
Achania Malvariscus— Mrs. IVm. Groger. —This is an 
evergreen, and ever-blooming plant, and one of the easiest 
to manage. Give it the same treatment as you would a 
geranium, and keep it in, say, a six-inch pot, or it will 
grow beyond bounds. Train to suit your fancy, but for 
bloom keep it well cut back. Ixias and sparaxis you will 
find listed in all fall bulb catalogues. 
Plant for Name.—A correspondent at Thetford, Vt., 
writes: “ I take the liberty to send you by mail flowers 
and leaves from a plant sent me by a lady from Roches¬ 
ter, Minn. She did not know the name. It has thrown 
up a stalk about four feet high, a branch coming out at 
each leaf, covered with bloom. If not too much trouble 
please give me name through The Cabinet.” 
[We should judge from specimens received that the 
plant was Platycodongrandiflorum. —Ed.] 
Plant to Name —Callie Osborne .— Goody era repens.— 
An orchid commonly known as “ rattlesnake plantain.” 
Carnations— Same. —No, you need not strip the leaves 
from the cuttings when pulled from their sockets, but 
they should have bottom heat to make them root. 
PREMIUM ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR 1886. 
I T is our pleasure to present below the selection of 
premiums made for 1886, and it embraces in Pre¬ 
mium No. 1 as rare a collection of flower seeds as has 
ever been offered to the readers of any publication. 
The varieties enumerated will afford abundance of bloom 
throughout the season, in as many different colors as 
such a list could furnish. Six of the number are sum¬ 
mer-flowering, two for the late fall, and two everlastings 
for winter floral decorations, so that our subscribers need 
not be without bouquets during the coming year, if cultu¬ 
ral directions are faithfully followed. 
A bulb of the Tigridia grandiflora alba, which gave 
so much satisfaction last year, constitutes Premium No. 
2, and the popular Amaryllis rosea Premium No. 3. 
All who renew for 1886 are entitled to choice of either 
number and an extra premium will be sent to any sub¬ 
scriber who gets us a new subscriber. 
Premium No. 1. 
Seeds. 
Asters, Pceony-flowered. —One of the best in every 
respect; mixed colors. 
Calliopsis lanceolata. —A perennial and constant bloom¬ 
ing variety. Colors : shades of yellow. 
Candytuft. —One of the most popular hardy annuals. 
Mixed colors : white, rose and carmine. 
Delphinium Chinensis (Larkspur).—Flowers blue. 
Dianthus Chinensis (China Pink).—Hardy annual ; 
very desirable for cut-flowers. 
Mignonette, Golden Queen. 
Pansy. —Fancy varieties mixed. 
Phlox Drwmnondii. —Mixed colors : white, red and 
purple. 
Acroclinium. —One of the most valuable of the ever¬ 
lastings, with daisy-like flowers; white, pink and rose 
colors mixed. 
Helichrysum. —Another desirable everlasting; flowers, 
white, yellow and dark red. 
Premium No. 2. 
One Bulb Tigridia grandiflora alba. — Pure white, 
spotted with crimson in centre; gold-banded petals. 
This is one of the most showy and beautiful of all the 
summer-flowering bulbs. 
Premium No. 3. 
One Bulb Amaryllis rosea (Zephranthes).—Rose col¬ 
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