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first of September, when they should be 
sorted, and all those having the strongest 
and ripest wood placed by themselves. 
Water is to be gradually withheld until 
growth stops, this will be in two or three 
weeks; the pots are then to be laid on their 
sides, on a bed of coal-ashes; if the weather 
is hot and dry cover the pots with rough 
grass, hay, or any light material; in this 
condition they can, if desired, remain several 
weeks, provided they are not allowed to get 
hard frozen. 
Presuming that the blooms are required 
for New Year’s, the plants should be 
thoroughly ripened by the 25th of Septem- 
ber, and must be pruned about that time; in 
doing this remove entirely all weak shoots 
and shorten the strong ones to within a few 
buds of the base, cutting back to a plump 
eye. Stand the pots up and water them a 
little at a time till the balls are soaked 
through; on warm days, syringe the tops 
frequently. Should the nights get frosty 
place the plants ina pit or cold frame, cover- 
ing with sashes. If no such place be ready 
the plants must be removed to the green- 
house; in any event they will need to go 
there when the eyes have well started. Be 
sure to give plenty of air on all mild days, 
