Much has been written about this plant, but we do not see it in collections as it deserves. When we do, seldom is it with that strength and vigor that it would have under proper cultivation. It will always be a plant of considerable admiration. For years I have fought hard with it, following closely different methods of treatment, but never have reached anything like what I have produced with the treatment of this last winter. The plan I adopted this year was such a complete success, bringing them beyond what my imagination had pictured a good Cyclamen should be, that I give the manner of treatment that others may follow and experience the same gratification as I have. I shall begin where the plant has done flowering, about the latter end of March, where I put them away in some quiet corner, giving moisture enough so that they do not flag. There they remain until the weather is warm enough to put them outside, about the first of June, in a bed where there is sure not to be an over-amount of moisture, at such distances as permit the hoe to be run through at times. Let it be light sandy material. Then perfect drainage will be sure. Some advocate drying up; some, to try and keep them in a green state.

I do neither, but strike between; leave them as planted to the mercy of the elements until the fall, before cold, wet weather sets in, when they are taken up and potted in nice, rich, light soil, the pots only large enough to give freedom to the bulbs for a time. After they start awhile they will require a shift, perhaps two, if they succeed well. They are then put away in a low span-roof house on the benches near the glass. There they remain in a temperature not exceeding 450 by fire; it may go a little higher during the day if the sun should come out strong. They will soon start into growth, and by the month of February they will be throwing up a plentiful crop of flowers. In a house of this sort, and with so low a temperature, syringing to keep the foliage moist, so necessary, to the well-being of this plant, will not have to be frequently resorted to, for condensation from the roof will do that for the most part of the time. This low temperature keeps them clear of the attacks of green-fly and red spider, which they are so liable to.

These, with a sour tenacious soil, are most detrimental to the Cyclamen. Before the flowers open I have them removed into a show house kept not over 500. If the weather is at all bright, or the air dry, they are frequently syringed under the leaves, as carefully as possible not to wet the flowers, which are • always well above the foliage in the more modern sorts. This is continued until they have done flowering. They bloom a long time if properly managed. There are few things that will create more admiration and add more to the beauty of a house during the dull months of winter than a quantity of well managed Cyclamens.

Supt. Gov't Grounds, Canada.