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the days are cloudy. The Strawberries in pots on the 
floor should be watered liberally. 
THE PLUM HousE AND CHERRY Hovuse.—In some 
localities the Plums and Cherries will be in flower 
towards the end of this month. Admit air, if possible, 
on all dry days, so that the pollen may get distributed. 
THE GOOSEBERRY Hovuse.—Well syringe the trees 
in the morning, and give water liberally to those in 
pots, with now and then some soot in it. 
THe CucumBEeR Hovse.—The house will now be 
in full bearing. Cut the plants back, thin out the 
growth, tie in regularly, set the fruit, and water libe- 
rally, giving a weekly watering with some liquid 
manure. Look out sharp for the thrip, and imme- 
diately apply the remedy. Strike cuttings for succes- 
sional plants. Lower the fire heat on sunny morn- 
ings, but keep the house close. 
THE Meton House.—Encourage the growth of the 
plants as much as possible by keeping up a moist and 
regular heat. Train out the leaders, and stop them 
once in the course of every two or three feet of growth. 
Set the fruit every morning. Give top air on very 
sunny days. 
THE PuLant Stove.—The inmates of this house 
will now begin to assume a lively aspect, and the 
exercise of every care and judgment necessary for good 
success must be exercised. Some plants will require 
shifting, and some are best not shifted, notwithstand- 
ing the roots may fill the pots. Giving weak liquid 
manure answers the same end as shifting with many 
things, and is more convenient. When plants must be 
shifted, and large pots are required, first secure a good 
drainage by enlarging the aperture at the bottom, and 
