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slightly raised, as this will assist the buds in forming. Syr- 

 inging may be omitted for a few days, and, by the first of 

 June, the buds will be so prominent that preparations may be 

 made for removing the plants to the open air. This, hoAvever, 

 should not be done all at once. Only such as have formed 

 buds should be taken out ; the remainder may be left until 

 the flower-buds appear, when they should be placed with the 

 other plants. 



Summer Treatment. 



Early in June preparations should be made for the removal 

 of the plants to the open air. For this purpose, select a half 

 shady situation, not under the drip of trees, but an open, 

 airy, shady place, on the north side of a high fence, or a 

 hedge, or, if neither of these opportunities occur, they may 

 be placed under the shade of high trees, in preference to a 

 sunny aspect. We have fitted up a place for our large col- 

 lection, which is constructed of laths, and which answers a 

 good purpose. It is simply a shed, running north and south, 

 the sides as well as the roof being covered with laths one 

 inch apart. This admits all the rains, an abundance of light, 

 and breaks the wind sufficiently to keep it from injuring the 

 plants. 



The plants should all be placed upon boards ; for we have 

 found that coal ashes, so often recommended, does not so eifect- 

 ually prevent the ingress of worms as boards : these being in 

 readiness, in whatever place the plants are to stand, the re- 

 moval of them may at once commence, selecting a pleasant 

 day for the purpose. The arrangement of the plants should 

 be such as to allow of facilities for watering, and, at the same 

 time, so that each will receive a due share of light. This 

 done, it will only be necessary to give a sufficient quantity of 

 water, syringing at least twice a week. 



In August, repotting must be duly attended to, after which 

 the plants should be carefully rearranged, pruning such as 

 need it, as we have before advised. For a short time, water 

 should be given carefully through a fine rose, so as not to dis- 

 turb the surface of the soil ; syringing should also be contin- 

 ued until the nights become cool in September. No further 



