61S THE GREEN-HOUSE \j)ECl 



Of Waterings S^c. 

 On the subject of watering, I need add nothing 

 to the observations made last month ; to which the 

 reader is referred, and, for further observations, to 

 January. Likewise, to the important matter for the 

 welfare of the plants in general, that of carefully 

 divesting them of damped leaves, cleaning the pots 

 of green mould, stirring the surface of the earth, 

 &c.; in short, being careful to expel damp by every 

 practical means. 



THE CONSERVATORY. 



Of the Temperature. 

 What is said above, respecting the temperature 

 of the green-house, will equally apply here. If the 

 air of no part of the house be allowed to fall be- 

 low 35°, the plants will be safe from the effects of 

 frost. But as the tender plants in this compart- 

 ment cannot be removed, and be placed in any si- 

 tuation more safe than another, as is advised above 

 for the tender plants in the green-house, it is ne- 

 cessary to take the greater care that the climate 

 shall not fall too low. The aim ought to be, to 

 keep the mercury at or about 45°, if the thermo- 

 meter be placed in the centre of the house ; or at 

 40% if placed in the coldest part of it. Be careful 

 to screen the plants in severe weather, by usin^ 

 the curtains or blinds, as noticed particularly in Ja- 

 nuary. 



