JANUARY. 31 



be removed to a situation with a moderate temperature, and fully 

 exposed to light, which will assist them to throw up strong trusses of 

 bloom. Sow Cucumbers and INIelons for the first sprmg crops in a 

 good bottom-heat; when the plants are up, keep them near the glass, 

 in order to encourage a stocky growth. 



Forcing Flowers. Where Roses, Lilacs, Ductzias, American 

 plants, &c. are forced for decorating the greenhouse or sitting-room, 

 well-established plants of the above should be plunged in a very 

 mild bottom-heat, to forward them ; a deep frame or low pit answers 

 well for them. As the buds develop themselves remove them to a 

 warmer house ; keep them near the glass, and frequently damp their 

 foliage. Hyacinths, Narcissus, Tulips, &c., with Lily of the Valley 

 and Dielytra spectabilis, may have the same treatment. 



Fuchsias. These, after cutting them in and re -potting them in 

 fresh soil, may now be placed in a gentle moist heat to start them. 

 Young cuttings strike very readily at this season, and will make good 

 plants for June and July. The Fuchsia is easily grown, but succeeds 

 best in a rich soil. Seed should be so^vn this month. 



Greenhouse. Look at our remarks on Ericas ; where soft-wooded 

 plants are principally grown a night temperature of 40° to 45°, with 

 increase of 10° by day, will be requisite. Camellias, as they swell 

 their fiower-buds, may be encouraged by weak manure-water. Train 

 climbing plants as they advance to their respective supports, and 

 guard against damp and mildew by proper aeration and the appli- 

 cation of sulphur. 



Hollyhocks. Cuttings will require careful watching this month, 

 to prevent their damping oiF. Go over them daily, and strip them of 

 decayed leaves, and dry them when the weather will admit of its 

 being done without injury to the cuttings. The old stools and estab- 

 lished plants will remain nearly dormant for another month, and will 

 take no harm if wintered in a suitable pit or frame ; a cold, damp 

 situation should be avoided. They mnter well in the front of a 

 greenhouse; but this cannot often be spared for the Hollyhock, which 

 is any thing but an interesting subject in the winter months. 



Kitchen Garden. Should frost occur, wheel dung and compost to 

 the vegetable ground, and rough-dig or trench vacant ground. A 

 crop of early Peas and broad Beans may be so^vn in a warm situa- 

 tion. Sow HkeAvise a few early frame or short-top Radishes and 

 Horn Carrot for an early outdoor crop ; cover the beds with straw or 

 litter till the plants appear. Give the autumn-planted Cabbages a 

 dressing of soot on a moist day. Protect Parsley, young Lettuce, 

 and Cauliflower plants in frosty weather, and give air to those under 

 glass whenever the days are mild, to keep them from dra-\\dng. 



Orchids. These will be mostly in a state of rest, and merely 

 want a comparatively cool and dry atmosphere till they commence 

 their new growth. As soon, however, as they show indications of 

 starting, let them be potted or re-dressed at once, or the newly- 

 formed roots, if allowed to grow any length, would probably get 

 injured afterwards. Those kinds which grow, more or less, at all 

 seasons will requii'e a night temperature of 60°, with an increase of 



