JANUARY. 



one-third of sandy peat, or one-fourth peat, and one- 

 fourth of very rotten leaf mould; nothing being 

 more injurious to them than over-potting, they should 

 not be shifted into larger pots, until the projection 

 of the roots outside the pot shows evidently that 

 they are in need of it. When growing, the Camellia 

 requires abundance of water, but when dormant in 

 winter, very little, though it should not be suffered 

 to become dry. Few plants enjoy the shade more in 

 summer, or better bear privation of sunshine, though 

 not of light : and even that in winter, or when their 

 growth is perfected, is not necessary ; when grow- 

 ing, a slight bottom heat promotes their vigor in 

 shooting. By drafting them from their winter quar- 

 ters successively into a warm temperature, they 

 may be forced into bloom for the greatest part of 

 the year. 



The Camellia, in mild climates, may be preserved 

 alive in the open ground, but coming into bloom in 

 the rigorous season of the year, its flowers open 

 but imperfectly, and are of little estimation : in such 

 case a shady or eastern aspect is best. 



Let every border in and around the flower garden 

 be kept with neatness, and if any remain without 

 having been dug, this operation must not be post- 

 poned beyond this month. 



