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AUGUST. 



THE plants of the hot-house that were repotted in May 

 and June, according to the directions therein given, will, at 

 present, be in an excellent state of health, provided they 

 have got, at all times, the requisite supplies of watering. 

 And as we already have heen very explicit on that subject, 

 more remarks now would be merely repetition. 



REPOTTING. 



If any of the repottings were neglected during May or 

 June, let it be done about the first of this month. Let young 

 plants that are growing freely, where the roots have filled 

 the pots, and the plants required to grow, have pots one size 

 larger. In turning out the ball of earth, keep it entire, not 

 disturbing any of the roots. 



OF PAINTING, REPAIRING AND CLEANSING THE 

 HOUSE. 



The necessary repairs of the hot-house are too often put 

 off to the last day or week ; and then with hurry are super- 

 ficially attended to. Previous to the first of September, 

 have all the wood -work painted, (which ought to have one 

 coat every two years,) and the glass all neatly repaired. 

 Have the flues and furnace examined ; plaster over all rents 

 and make good every deficiency. Give the flue a thick coat 

 of lime white-wash. Have the walls, shelves and staging 

 properly painted. If there is a tan-bed, have that renewed ; 

 take out what is most decayed, using two-thirds new tan, 

 which must be dried at least three days in the sun before 

 it is housed, and carefully protect it from rains. 



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