The begonia is a most beautiful plant for the window,
and it is peculiarly ornamental in its foliage. The leaves,
when fully expanded, are green, exhibiting, when young,
brilliant red veins. It blossoms in July, beaiing pink flowers
with a yellow tuft in the centre, and are in elegant pendent
bimches, which never fade, but drop off when arrived at
maturity. In the time of flowering water freely, gradually
relaxing* the supply when they have ceased blossoming;



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after which the plant will droop down, when it should be
removed to a closet, and kept in a dormant state during the
winter, protecting it from frost and mice. In February it
will be necessary to re-pot them in a rich loamy soil, giving a
moderate supply of water. Should any small bulbs appear
at the joint, rub them oflP, cover them with mould, and they
will be in readiness for spring culture.
MIGNIONETTE.
Mignionette is principally estimated for its emitting a
most delicious fragrance, and the simplicity of its cultivation
renders it desirable. It is propagated by seed, which is
usually sown in the early part of spring. If sown in pots,
and kept in the house, the seed may successfully be sown as
early as February. The plants are extremely hardy, and
require but slight attention, watering them moderately. It
is possible to preserve tl^em during winter, by placing one
plant singly in a pot, and allowing it to remain in the house
I during the winter.
EGG PLANT.
