476 THE PLEASURE GAIiDEN. [mAR. 



stakes driven into the ground on each side of the 

 bed, at tlie distance of thirty inches from one ano- 

 ther, over which tliey stretch neat laths ; tying the 

 edges of the canvas to the stakes, at bottom. 



Auriculas. 



Auricula plants in pots should, as soon now as pos- 

 sible, be dressed and be cleared of dead leaves ; re- 

 ducing some of the old earth from off the surface, 

 and a little way dov/n the sides of the pots, and add- 

 ing fresh earth ; which will cause them to put out 

 fresh fibres about the upper parts of the roots, and 

 greatly encourage their growth. For the kind of 

 earth, see August. If not provided with an auri- 

 cula frame, let them be placed in a completely shel- 

 tered situation, as they come into flower ; and let 

 them be defended from bad weather, by suspending 

 mats or canvas over them upon hoops, or otherwise, 

 as shall seem fittest, removing these always in the 

 day-time, except in wet or boisterous weather. Let 

 them enjoy moderate showers ; and if the weather 

 be dry, refresh occasionally with water. 



Auriculas in a stage-frame * must be duly attend- 

 ed to now ; they must have fresh air admitted free- 

 ly every day, and be moderately and regularly wa- 

 tered. If it be wished to have them flower strong, 

 and in full perfection, plants that push more than 

 one stem, should be divested of all but the strong- 

 est. Some do not cut the stems, or pinch them ofl^ 



* See a descxiption of this frame in April 



