Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-11-26
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e1s" hia Nsrth American and U. 8. Gazette:
BULBOUs FLowsRs IN rHE HoUsE.-Tbs
culture Of bulbous roots in a ereenbon.s o.
light room, during the winter, is comparativeIv
easy, provided two points be attended tn. The
nrst Is 10 keep them near the light and turn
tne pos or glasses round FREQ oaently, to pre-
vent their growing crowded; and the second
mIsn tne plants hove done growing, to give
tnem itttie or no w1ter. For want of attention
70 these points, oulbs have been known to pro-
uuce IoIage year aftor year, without showing
any signs Of blossoms = - - 20
hh oul5s, q. certain period of the year. are
fmaRt condition-this, in q state of ma
being invariably after the seed ripens
-sot as In greenhouse, many of the family do
not riPen seed, the period should be watched
Unen the leaves show indication Of decay; and
st TINS time the supplies of water should he
aessenea and shortly afterward the ear tn sbopid
oe suffered to get dry, and remain 80 until the
season returns when the bulbs reQerminate
ny sorts Of bulbs will keep best in pots un-
uer the soil, in dry, sandy place, and in the
same temperature as that in which they are in
Ine osoit OF growing; but otherr, such as the
hyaclnth, tulip, BaFeissus, etcmay be tak or,
out OF the soil, and preserved until the return
" 1ne proper season for trsnsplanting.
pots should at this stage be taken int
me mouse, aud placed In any convenient situs.
slon' In room without fire, till they have
soimed tneir blossom buds, which will be in the
Aat'eE end OF October, when they should be re-.
moved 70 window in n room where there /.
nre' Iney will throw out abundance of branches
soa Will continue horering beautifully during
november, December and January; and. if thew
are regularly uatered every day, till the fol-
lowing March. The seeds Of the plants which
are 10 come into flower in March, TO succeed
tnem, should be sown in pots at the latter end
OF august, and the pots may be placed in any
slea Il.ustion, under cover, where they will have
plenty OF light, and can have air occasionally.
Early in November they should be tbinned
out or Tansplanted, so as to leave only six or
eignt plants In Pot, and these pots should be
plunged into shallow box, half filed with
coal ashes, and placed where they will not have
maen INV neat, and yet be protected from frost
"nhe In this situation, they should be regu-
iary Tatered once or twice a week
CANELIA JAPoSIcAs.-ro grow the CameIia
70 perfection considerable care is necessary.
any one In repottiDg plants will observe how
Hheie the roots are TO get matted together so
20 render them altogether impervious to
water, which often runs down by the sides Of
me pots, leaving the middle dry. Those. and
tney are many, who make parlor plant of the
saneIa, are often disappointed and discour-
sged at seeing the apparently well-formed
HOVER buds turn brown and drop off lust when
expected TO open. With some, this arises from
not having been repotted the previous spring:
1t Is evident that the numerous roots must have
SHOOTS aud buds. Water will then just keep
the plant alive, but affords no strength for the
flower 70 come to perfection
With others, the plant is much iniu red by
the strong, dry stoye-heat kept up in the room,
state OF atmosphere not at all soppe nial tn the
canslis, and particularly when towering The
leaves must at all times be kept clean and free
from dust little attention to these points
particularly not suffering them to stand daring
tne summer In the bot sun, and keeping them
well uatered, will make the parlor. cultivation
OF this beautiful plant by no means difficult
When placed out Of doors, they should not
stand too near each other; a free circulation of
AIR improves their appearance and strength
ARRANGEMENT OF GREENHOUSE PLASrs-
10 put greenhouse plants in proper order re-
CURES some taste and judgment Most plants
nave peculiar location in their native state,
therefore It is equally requisite that they have
something similar in their artificial location
In the greenhouse or in the pa lor
Ihe geranium may be placed q situation
rs close as possible to the glass, where they can
obtain the full influence Of the sun The came
ia, on the contrary, requires shady situation,
but should not be so placed that free circula-
uon OF AR can act upon IL, which should be
wholesome, or the fower-buds will eventually
drop on before they expand. All kinds Of sue
eulent plants. like the cactus, should be placed
on shelves IN warm, dry situation, where they
can receive the sun and air. On the front
DC placed, and particularly the hardy kinds
as China roses bulbs, and those that are of a
dwarf habit If this plan be observed, their
apPearsn,e will be graceful and pleasing.
what are familiarly known as Dutch bulbous
roots, intended for blooming in pots during tho
winter season, should be planted during the
months Of October and November and be left
N the open air until il begins to freeze, when
they should be placed in greenhouse or in
room, exposed to the sun. They will need oc-
casional moderate waterings until they begin to
grow, when they should have abundance o. air
IN mild weather, and plenty Of water from the
saucers underneath the pots; they should also
be exposed as u q as possible to the sun, air
and light, to prevent the foliage from growing
too long, or becoming yellow.
MIGSoSErTE FLOWERS THROUGHOUT THE
YEAR.-With a little management, ii may be
month during the year. In order that the
plants may flower in winter, the seed should be
sown IN the open border in July. Or if il be
more convenient, the seeds may be sown in
pots in that month, placing the pots in bal
cony, or outside window, or in any situation
where they will have abundance of light and
air. In September, the plants should be re-
moved to the pots in which they are to flower,
and only n sufficient number left in each to
make the pots look full without the plants be-
ing 50 crowded as to occasion them to be drawn
up. -
SOne Sdslo - aiso Te4ulIeu II dlfHnRing lne
plants In such msnner that the whole will
form mingled group, not too formal Their
various colors and forms shonl1 be managed
that there will not be too much sSmeness
which will be the case If several plants OF a
similar kind are put together. Some plants,
of tall habit, should be selected and placed
separately. -----.---- Eier
MINIATURE AyD BOURBON ROsEs.-The min
iAturs family Of roses, as its name implies, con-
sists Of plants OF dwsrhsh habit. The low
growth OF these plants, and the small size Of
their flowers. present striking contrast in
comparison TO the other varieties. They should
be grown by themselves, for when planted
among the stroAg and rapid growers. their
beauty will be comparatively lost sight of
These beautiful little plants vary in color from
white 10 dark crimson, and when planted in
good, rich soil, frequently combine the lOveli-
ness and beauty OF some of the larger varieties
in miniature. he Bourbon roses are very
r,nr,nlar Thex AZ rararallx Of n st-cI,-- a