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nine-inch pots, of the most suitable kinds for pot 
culture, are generally to be had at the nurseries, 
and these being specially prepared for the purpose 
a season will be gained by commencing with 
them. Early in the autumn the plants may be 
potted into seven, eight, or nine-inch pots, the 
largest sized plants requiring the latter size. The 
compost should consist of strong turfy loam and 
an equal quantity of rotted cow-dung or horse- 
dung, The Tea-scented and China sorts will 
require the addition of leaf-mould and a small 
quantity of sand, The pots must be thoroughly 
well drained, using two or three inches of potsherds; 
upon these place a few inches of charcoal and bones, 
and again a few lumps of the turf from the compost, 
which, by-the-bye, should not be sifted or broken 
too fine. If the plants are in small pots, loosen the 
ball of earth gently without disturbing the roots ; 
in potting, press the soil firmly round the plant, and 
afterwards give a gentle watering, but not too 
copious at first, as the soil is apt to set hard on the 
surface by so doing. The hardy sorts can be 
plunged out of doors in an open situation, using. 
tan or coal-ashes as a plunging material. The Tea- 
scented and other tender kinds must be placed in a 
frame, where they will be better plunged in tan ; 
and if this be in sufficient quantity to create a genial 
warmth, it will greatly assist them, and the roots 
will soon commence to grow. Towards spring, the 
hardy worked plants which are plunged out of 
doors will require to be pruned down rather 
closely the first year, and this can be done a few 
