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course of the summer, so as to break off the roots as they 

 strike through the bottom. If this is not done, nearly the 

 same difficulty will be experienced as if they had not been 

 potted in spring. But if proper attention has been given to 

 this, plants of every description that are suitable for win- 

 ter will be in fine state by the time of taking up in this 

 district, the 1st of October as by this time there is 

 danger of frost. 



The following list comprises those plants most suitable 

 for window culture, and such as are most easily managed 

 and least expensive. 



Calla, (Richardia,) 



Carnations monthly sorts, 



Cyclamens, 



Chrysanthemums, 



Chinese Primroses, 



Fuchsias. 



Hyacinths and other Bulbs, 



Geraniums, Variegated, Zonale, Scented, and Ivy-leaved. 



Heliotropes, 



Pelargoniums, 



Roses Tea, Bourbon, and Bengal, 



Camellias and Azaleas. 



All of these will flower and grow freely in a green-house 

 temperature, or at an average of not more than 50 degrees 

 at night, with 15 or 20 degrees higher during the day. 



We add another list of plants requiring a higher tem- 

 perature, some of them being in other respects more diffi- 

 cult of culture, besides being more expensive : 

 Bouvardias of sorts, Begonias, 

 Cissus discolor, Euphorbias, 



Stephanotis, Poinsettias, 



Tuberoses, Orchids, 



Ferns, Lycopodiums. 



All of the above will luxuriate best in a humid atmos- 

 phere, at an average of not less than 60 at night, with 

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