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the days are cloudy. The Strawberries in pots on the 

 floor should be watered liberally. 



THE PLUM HOUSE AND CHERRY HOUSE. In some 

 localities the Plums and Cherries will be in flower 

 towards the end of this month. Admit air, if possible, 

 on all dry days, so that the pollen may get distributed. 



THE GOOSEBERRY HOUSE. Well syringe the trees 

 in the morning, and give water liberally to those in 

 pots, with now and then some soot in it. 



THE CUCUMBER HOUSE. The house will now be 

 in full bearing. Cut the plants back, thin out the 

 growth, tie in regularly, set the fruit, and water libe- 

 rally, giving a weekly watering with some liquid 

 manure. Look out sharp for the thrip, and imme- 

 diately apply the remedy. Strike cuttings for succes- 

 sional plants. Lower the fire heat on sunny morn- 

 ings, but keep the house close. 



THE MELON HOUSE. Encourage the growth of the 

 plants as much as possible by keeping up a moist and 

 regular heat. Train out the leaders, and stop them 

 once in the course of every two or three feet of growth* 

 Set the fruit every morning. Give top air on very 

 sunny days. 



THE PLANT STOVE. The inmates of this house 

 will now begin to assume a lively aspect, and the 

 exercise of every care and judgment necessary for good 

 success must be exercised. Some plants will require 

 shifting, and some are best not shifted, notwithstand- 

 ing the roots may fill the pots. Giving weak liquid 

 manure answers the same end as shifting with many 

 things, and is more convenient. When plants must be 

 shifted, and large pots are required, first secure a good 

 drainage by enlarging the aperture at the bottom, and 



