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single, where they are intended for seed. We have no 

 scientific reason for it; not seeing what influence these 

 monsters of flowers can have over a flower where the male 

 and female organs are perfect ; which in these are wanting. 

 Some say that the semi-double sorts are best : we have like- 

 wise found them both abortive and fruitful in the desired 

 results. 



MAY. 



ABOUT the first of the month all the small half hardy 

 plants may be taken out of the green-house, and those 

 that are left will be more benefited by a freer circulation of 

 air, which will inure them to exposure. The Geraniums 

 ought to stand perfectly clear of other plants, while in 

 flower and growing, or they will be much drawn and 

 spindly. 



WATERING. 



We have advanced so much on this subject, another 

 observation is not necessary; except as to succulents, which 

 are frequently over-watered about this period. Before they 

 begin to grow, once a week is sufficient. 



OF BRINGING OUT THE GREEN-HOUSE PLANTS. 



Those trees or plants of Orange, Lemon, Myrtle, Nerium, 

 &c., that were headed down with the intention of planting 

 them into the garden, to renovate their growth, should be 

 brought out and planted in the situations intended for them. 

 A good light rich soil will do for either, and the balls of 

 earth might be a little reduced, that, when they are lifted, 

 they might go into the same pot or tub, or perhaps a less 

 one. This being done, the plants, generally in a calm day 

 from the 12th to the 18th of the month, should be taken out, 



