Acacia—Winter and spring flowering greenhouse shrubs with charming flowers and graceful foliage May be grown from seed, which should be soaked in warm water for twenty-four hours, or they may be propagated by layers, cuttings placed in heat, or suckers They like a rich sandy loam soil Height, 2 ft to 3 ft.

When grown under glass a day temperature of 50 degrees, falling to 45 degrees at night, is sufficient to start with, gradually increasing it so that 65 degrees by day and 55 by night is reached at the period of blossoming Syringe the leaves daily until the flowers are produced, then discontinue it, merely keeping the walls near the pipes and the paths damp As soon as the fruit is set the syringing should recommence Water of the same temperature as that of the house should in all cases be used When the fruit begins to ripen, cease once more the syringing until it is gathered, then admit air freely, wash the trees daily, and apply liquid manure to the roots in sufficient quantities to keep the soil moist during the time the trees are at rest Rivers's Early, Pitmaston Orange, Dagmar, and Royal George are all good under glass.

Luculia Gratissima—A fine plant either for the wall or border It grows well in a compost of peat and light, turfy loam, but it is not suitable for pot culture During growing time abundance of water is needed When flowering has ceased, cut it hard back It may be increased by layering, or by cuttings placed in sand under glass and subjected to heat It flowers in August Height, 8 ft.

Water-cress—Sow in prepared places, during spring, in sluggish brooks and moist situations; or it may be grown on a shady border if kept moist by frequent waterings It may also be grown in a frame in September from cuttings placed 6 in apart, sprinkling them daily, but keeping the frame closed for two or three weeks, then watering once a week Give all the air possible in fine weather, but cover the frame with mats during frosts It is best when grown quickly.


Belladonna Lily—See "Amaryllis".

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