Jan.~] ROOMS OP INSECTS, &c. 301 



particles of earth, nor so wet that they could be beat to clay. 

 The frequency of watering can be best regulated by the 

 person doing it, as it depends entirely upon the size of the 

 pot or jar in proportion to the plant, whether it is too small 

 or too large, and the situation it stands in, whether moist or 

 arid. Never allow any quantity of water to stand in the 

 flats or saucers. This is too frequently practised with 

 plants in general. Such as Cdlla JEthiopica, or African 

 Lily, will do well, as water is its element; (like Sagittaria 

 in this country;) the Hydrangea and Hyacinths, when in 

 a growing state, will do admirably under such treatment. 

 Many plants may do well for some time, but it being so 

 contrary to their nature, causes premature decay; a fetid 

 stagnation takes place at the root, the foliage becomes 

 yellow, the plant stunted, and death follows. 



OF CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 



In rooms, the buds of Camellias will be well swelled, 

 and on the double white and double variegated sorts per- 

 haps they will be full-blown. While in that state the tem- 

 perature should not be below 40 ; if lower, they will not 

 expand so well, and the expanded petals will soon become 

 yellow and decay. If they are where there is fire heat, 

 they must have plenty of air admitted to them every favour- 

 able opportunity, and water freely given, or the consequence 

 will be, that all the buds will turn dark brown, and fall off. 

 It is generally the case, in the treatment of these beautiful 

 plants in rooms, that, through too much intended care, they 

 are entirely destroyed. They do not agree with confined 

 air, and to sponge frequently will greatly promote the 

 health of the plants and add to the beauty of their foliage, 

 as it prevents the attacks of the red spider. 



When the flowers are expanded, and droop, 'tie tfyem. 

 up neatly, so that the flower may be shown to every ad- 

 vantage. 



OF INSECTS, fec. 



Insects of various kinds will be appearing on your 

 plants. For method of destruction, see Hot-house, Jamt- 

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