310 ROOMS OBSERVATIONS. 



Be particularly attentive in this respect to the Camellias, 

 which will keep the foliage in a healthy state. 



If the foliage of Lilium longiflorum or Japonicum, has 

 decayed, do not water them while dormant, as they are 

 easily injured by such treatment. 



AUGUST. 



FOR the kinds of plants that require potting, we refer to 

 the green-house for this month. All that are therein spe- 

 cified are peculiarly adapted for rooms, and we would 

 call attention to the genus Cyclamen, which has not been 

 generally introduced into the collections of our ladies ; as, 

 from the character and beauty of the flowers, they are very 

 attracting and highly deserving of culture. Attend to the 

 Geraniums as there directed, and be particular in having 

 them cut down and repotted, as there fully described. The 

 Oranges, Lemons, Oleanders and Myrtles, that are kept in 

 cellars or rooms, should have the same attention in this 

 month as directed in the green-house, which to repeat 

 here, would be occupying space unnecessarily. 



Reseda odordta, or Mignonette, is one of the most fra- 

 grant annuals. To have it in perfection during winter, 

 the seed should be sown about the end of this month, or 

 the beginning of next, into pots of fine light earth, and 

 sprinkled with water frequently. When it comes up, the 

 plants must be thinned out or transplanted: the former 

 method is preferable. Keep them from frost during win- 

 ter, and always near the light. 



This will equally apply to the green-house. 



Cape bulbs, such as Sparaxis, Ixia, Oxalis and La- 

 chendlia, should now be planted. For method and sorts, 

 see green-house in August and September. 



