Begonia bulbs which have been stored through the winter will need careful watching.  Not until they start naturally should there be any attempt to induce growth, or in all probability it will result in the destruction of the bulb.  Such as show signs of life should be potted in good soil, commencing with small pots, and shifting into larger sizes as the pots become full of roots.  Until the final size is reached, remove all flowers.  A warm humid atmosphere is favourable to them while growing, but when flowering begins moisture will be injurious.

==Begonia, Fibrous-rooted==, may also be sown at the end of this month or in February, and again early in March.  Under similar treatment to that advised for Tuberous-rooted Begonias, the plants will be ready in June for transfer to beds or as an edging to borders.

==Canna==.—­From the popular name of Indian Shot it will naturally be inferred that the seed is extremely hard and spherical.  It needs soaking in water for about twenty-four hours before sowing.  Even then it will probably be a considerable time in germinating, and there will also be variable intervals between the appearance of the seedlings.  A high temperature is necessary to insure a start; but after the young plants are transferred to single pots, they should be kept steadily going in a more moderate heat until ready for the border or sub-tropical garden in June.  Meanwhile they will need re-potting two or three times, and should have a rich and rather stiff compost.

==Carnation==.—­Seed of the early-flowering class should be sown in heat during this month and again in February.  With very little trouble, plants can be brought forward and transferred to the open ground, where they will give a splendid display in about six months from the date of sowing.

==Chrysanthemums== of the large-flowering perennial type can easily be raised from seed.  If sown during this month or in February in a moderate heat, the plants will flower the first season.  Pot the seedlings immediately they are ready, then harden, and put them out of doors as early as may be safe.  This treatment will keep them dwarf and robust.  Seedlings should not be stopped, but be allowed to grow quite naturally.

==Cinerarias== should have air whenever it is possible.  Choose the middle of the day for watering, and do not slop the water about carelessly, or mildew may result.  In houses which are not lighted all round, the plants should be turned regularly to prevent them from facing one way.  Such specimens are worthless for the dinner-table, and will be diminished in value for decorating the drawing-room.

==Cyclamens== are still in the height of their beauty.  The pots have become so full of roots that ordinary watering partially fails of its purpose.  An occasional immersion of the pots for about half an hour will result in marked benefit to the plants.  The flowers, when taken from the corm, should be lifted by a smart pull.  If cut, the stems bleed and exhaust the root.