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Messrs. Backhouse, Nurserymen, of York. This pretty annual 
may be sown in any good rich garden soil in the open border 
about the end of March, in the usual way; afterwards the 
plants should be thinned so as to stand singly, in which state 
they flower longer, and produce much larger and finer blossoms. 
It may also be sown in the autumn, remain in pots in a cold 
frame through the winter, and be planted out about April; it 
flowers a great part of the summer and autumn. — Bot. Reg. 
Gynandria Monandria. — Orchidacece § Malaxece. 
Dendrobium Aqueum. Among the crow T d of Indian species 
belonging to this large genus, or group of genera, this plant 
seems to be hitherto unknown to the botanists of India. With 
the manner of growth of D. Pierardi, its pale watery green 
flowers are quite destitute of the attractive colours of that gay 
species, and are entirely different in the structure of the lip, 
which is furnished with a large cavity, almost a pouch, at the 
base of the middle lobe; it is also a much stouter plant, with 
wavy leaves. It bloomed in November, 1842, in the collec¬ 
tion of Messrs. Loddiges, who imported it from Bombay. — 
Bot. Reg. 
CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER. 
Stove. To the practised cultivator there is but little interest 
in this month’s calendar, though to the beginner it will be found 
the commencement of the most trying portion of the whole year. 
The best directions may be conveyed in but few words. Avoid 
excess of moisture: attention to this and a well-regulated, rather 
low temperature will carry the plants safely and in good order 
through the ensuing dull weather. Among Orchidea? it is of the 
first consequence ; and particular pains should be taken that no 
water be allowed to lodge in the hearts of the new shoots which 
will present themselves on many kinds. Such as are grown on 
blocks or open baskets, and are in a growing state, may receive 
rather a large supply, because there is less fear of a lodgement; 
but those which have completed their growth, and especially if 
standing in pots, should have no more than is just necessary to 
keep their bulbs from shrivelling. If not already done, climbers 
should be pruned in, to admit all the light possible. The syringe 
may now be laid by, except for particular purposes, and a small 
water-pot substituted. Attend constantly to the destruction 
