. Dreer's Select Gloxinias. DREEK'S SELECT GLOXINIAS. The following cultural notes have been written by Mr. Eben. E. Rex- ford expressly for this book: "The Gloxiniaought to be one of our common plants because of its great beauty, the profusion of its flowers, and its summer-blooming habit. But it is not common, by any means, and this fact is attributable almost entirely to the impression that prevails to a great extent that it is a very difficult plant to grow—quite beyond the ability of the amateur, in fact. Such is not the case, however, if one goes at it in the right way. " It is
. Dreer's Select Gloxinias. DREEK'S SELECT GLOXINIAS. The following cultural notes have been written by Mr. Eben. E. Rex- ford expressly for this book: "The Gloxiniaought to be one of our common plants because of its great beauty, the profusion of its flowers, and its summer-blooming habit. But it is not common, by any means, and this fact is attributable almost entirely to the impression that prevails to a great extent that it is a very difficult plant to grow—quite beyond the ability of the amateur, in fact. Such is not the case, however, if one goes at it in the right way. " It is a plant that is rather par- ticular about the soil it grows in. Pot it in ordinary garden loam, and it will seldom do well. But give it a soil of one part loam, one part turfy matter or leafmold, and one part sharp sand, with a sprinkling of fine bonemeal, and it will flourish luxuriantly, "The pots in which they are grown should be given the best of drainage, and great care should be taken in watering. A soil that becomes sour, or heavy from the excessive use of water, will almost invariably cause them to blast or drop their buds. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist, but never allow it to become like mud and remain so for any length of time if you want fine Gloxinias. In watering, be very careful to not let any get on their leaves. They will be greatly injured by it. Use a pot with a small spout that can be thrust in among the foliage and deliver the water just where it is needed without its coming in contact with the leaves. Never sprinkle this plant. They should be wintered in the man- ner advised for the Tuberous ; We offer them in the following separate colors, viz.: Blue, Red, White, Red with white lx>rder, Blue with white border; also in choicest mixed colors. 15 cts. each; $ per doz.; $ per 100. HYACINTHIS CAMHCANS. (Cape Hyacinth.) A snow-white summer-flowering Hyacinth, growing 3 to 5 feet in height, gracefully surmounted with from 20 to
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