Where a succession of this flower is valued, a sowing should be made in this month.  Dibble the seed, an inch apart and a quarter of an inch deep, in pots or pans firmly filled with rich porous soil; and place in heat of not less than 56 deg. and not exceeding 70 deg.; the less the temperature varies the better.  Cyclamen seed is both slow and irregular in germinating, and sometimes proves a sore trial even to those who are blessed with patience.  As the seedlings become ready transfer to small pots, and shift on as growth demands, always keeping the crown of the corm free from soil.  The increasing power of the sun will render shading essential; yet a position near the glass is most advantageous to the plants.

==Freesia==.—­This elegant and delicately perfumed flower is annually raised in large numbers from seed.  From this month to March sowings may be made in heat, and as the roots are extremely brittle, re-potting is a delicate operation.

==Gesnera==.—­Those who have once grown this handsome conservatory plant will not afterwards consent to be without it.  The richly marked foliage contrasts admirably with the flowers.  Sow in the manner advised for Gloxinia, and the two plants may be grown in the same house.

==Gloxinia==.—­From two or three sowings, and by a little management, it is easy to have a supply of this magnificent flower in every month of the year.  Sow thinly in new pots filled with a light porous compost, and see that the drainage is exceptionally good.  Give the pots a warm moist position, and a light sprinkling of water daily will assist germination.  The first seedlings that are ready should be lifted and pricked off without disturbing the remainder of the soil.  Follow up the process until all are transferred.  Although the leaves may rest on the surface, the hearts should never be covered.  Pot off singly when large enough, and shift on until the 48-size is reached.  For ordinary plants this is large enough, but extra fine specimens need more pot room, and so long as increased space is given the flowering will be deferred.  Between the plants there must be a clear space or the leaves will decay through contact.  While growing, a moist atmosphere, with a temperature of 60 deg. or 65 deg., will suit them; but immediately flowering commences, humidity is a source of mischief.  The most forward plants from this month’s sowing will, if well treated, begin to flower in June.

==Grevillea robusta==.—­Seed of this exceedingly handsome shrub may be sown at any time of the year, and the pots containing it must be kept moist until the seedlings appear.  How long it will be before they become visible we cannot tell.  Germination may not occur until hope has died, and the pots have been contemptuously relegated to some obscure corner.  But after the young plants are pricked off, they will give no trouble, except to re-pot them two or three times, and to take care that they do not perish for want of water.