ISO HOT-HOUSE OF PAINTING, ETC. [August. 



of any description, and when tbey appear, have them instantly 

 destroyed. 



Always after heavy rains look over the pots, in case watei 

 should be standing in them, 'which would injure the roots. 

 Where any is found, turn the pot on its side, and, in a few 

 hours, examine the draining which is defective; small pots in 

 continued rains should be turned likewise. 



Tie up all plants and shoots to prevent them from being 

 destroyed by the wind, and be attentive to pick all weeds 

 from the pots. Turn round all the plants occasionally, to 

 prevent them from being drawn to one side by the sun or 

 light. 



AUGUST. 



The plants of the hot-house that were repotted in May and 

 June, according to the directions therein given, will, at pre- 

 sent, be in an excellent state of health, provided they have 

 got at all times the requisite supplies of watering. And as 

 we already have been very explicit on that subject, more re- 

 marks now would be merely repetition. 



REPOTTING. 



If any of the repottings were neglected during May or 

 June, let it be done about the first of this month. Let 

 young plants that are growing freely, where the roots have 

 filled the pots, and the plants required to grow, have pots one 

 size larger. In turning out the ball of earth, keep it entire, 

 not disturbing any of the roots. 



OP PAINTING, REPAIRING, AND CLEANSING THE HOUSE 



The necessary repairs of the hot-house are too often put 

 off to the last day or week ; and then with hurry are superfi- 

 cially attended to Previous to the first of September, have 



