602 THE GREEN-HOUSE [OCT. 



The annuals must now of course be cleared out 

 of the house, which should be properly cleaned in 

 every part ; carefully washing the stages, crib-trel- 

 lis above the flues, shelves, &c. with soap and wa- 

 ter, in order to destroy insects, or their eggs, that 

 might be lodged about them. Then let the plants 

 be placed and arranged, either as noticed in March, 

 or as better taste shall direct. 



Of the Admission of Air, and the Temperature* 

 The reader is requested to turn to this head for 

 last month, and to observe, that, as there stated, it 

 is still important to keep the house cool and well- 

 aired, in order to prevent the plants from taking on 

 a free growth ; which they would be very apt to do, 

 were it kept over close at this time. The stages 

 being now completely filled, as is supposed, it is 

 further to be observed, that a free circulation of 

 air among the plants is the more necessary. The 

 quantity of air admitted should therefore be equally 

 divided in every part of the house. 



Unless the weather prove severe about the latter 

 end of the month, which it sometimes does, fire- 

 heat will not be necessary till November. If the 

 mercury or spirits in the thermometer stand at 40°, 

 the plants will be safe ; but if the mercury fall be- 

 low that point, recourse must be had to the help of 

 tlie furnace, and a small fire will secure the plants 

 iVom danger. 



Of JValering, <^t. 

 The plants in general must have moderate, but by 



