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heated as recommended for cinerarias, only I think they grow best, during 

 most seasons, in cold-pits. Very few people now think of growing a named 

 collection of herbaceous calceolarias. Those who wish to try must cut them 

 down as soon as they have finished flowering. Place them in a cold-pit to 

 break in, lay in the young shoots when two inches long, and when rooted 

 proceed as with seedlings ; or the whole of the old plant may be kept as a 

 single specimen, and if it does not fog off, it will make a grand display next 

 season. Green flies hold carnival among the soft delicate leaves of these j^lants, 

 and unless speedily destroyed, will consign the entire stock to the rubbish- 

 heap. Fortunately, the flies on these and cinerarias seem to be partially assi- 

 milated to the nature of theii' food, being very soft and easily destroyed. The 

 following semi-herbaceous, or half-shrubby varieties of calceolaria, are propa- 

 gated and grown like the bedding varieties, and are very beautiful : — 



Etna, Ambassador, Hon. Mrs. Adams, 

 King of Sardinia, Lady Franklin, Lu- 

 cifer, Miss Grey, Magenta, Optima, 



Pandora, Pervatur, Queen of Oude, 

 the Queen, and Yellow Perfection. 



2247. Cold-pits and Frames, — Water and cover with care ; give all the air 

 possible in mild weather. During a severe storm these may remain hermeti- 

 cally sealed for a week with impunity at a temperature of 35° to 40°. After 

 such a long nap, unwrap cautiously, and shade for a few days from the sun's 

 rays. Examine the entire stock every favourable opportunity. 



■2248. Forcing-pit. — Keep up a growing temperature of 55° to 60°. Intro- 

 duce fresh batches of shrubs, roses, bulbs, and everything that will flower early, 

 to supply the place of those drafted off for other service. See, however, that 

 the recruits in this reserve corps are properly trained, and dressed in their 

 best uniforms, before they are brought into the front rank under the imme« 

 diate eye of their commander-in-chief. — D. T. F. 



§ 6.— Fruit-Culture under Glass. 



2249. Well, it is more hopeful than last month. We have a clearer atmo- 

 sphere and more sunlight. Besides, if vegetable life is still asleep, it is at 

 least nearer the period of waking up. 



2250. The Vines have been awake for weeks; they are now showing 

 branches. Well, bring artificial heat to your aid, and keep a night tempera- 

 ture of 60° and a day one of 70° ; admit every possible ray of light ; keep the 

 leaves within nine inches of the glass, and create a midsummer climate in 

 December. Examine frequently the state of the borders, and keep the roots 

 as warm as the tops. Stop the shoots a ioint beyond the branches ; damp 

 the floors, paths, and pipes, if these are used, during bright days ; admit air 

 whenever it is practicable, and try to secure strength rather than length. 

 Where a succession of gz-apes is wanted, start another vinery ; proceed as 

 detailed last month, or, if possible, defer it till the 1st of January, when you 

 will receive the full benefit of the vivifying influences already adverted to. 



