HYDRANGEA. isi 



water from a fine rose watering pot, two or three 

 times a week, in the evenings, so as to keep 

 them moist ; the glass being kept close over them 

 at all times. They will also grow by layers 

 made in July, in the same way as is usual with 

 Carnations. The cuttings will be well rooted by 

 the end of August, at which time, or early in 

 September, they must be put singly into small 

 pots, and placed under a frame, which at first 

 must be shut up close ; if they can be assisted 

 by a temperate dung heat at this time it will be 

 better for them. In the frame they must be 

 shaded and watered as before. About the middle 

 or end of October, they are to be taken into the 

 green-house, or other shelter, where they can be 

 protected from wet and frost ; during the winter, 

 they must be watered once a week or fortnight, 

 as they require. In the latter end of May or 

 early in June following, they must be turned out 

 into a bed of rich mould, in the open ground, to 

 remain there till September, when they must be 

 taken up and potted, and kept protected from 

 damp and cold, as in the preceding winter. In- 

 stead of turning them out, as stated in the spring, 

 they may be retained in pots ; but they must be 

 shifted twice during the summer. By either me- 

 thod fine strong plants will be formed, fit for 

 forcing or turning out in the succeeding spring. 



