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attentive in this respect to the Camellias, which will keep the 

 foliage in a healthy state. 



If the foliage of Lillum lonrjiflbrum, or Japonicum, hw 

 decayed, do not water them while dormant, as they are easily 

 injured by such treatment. 



AUGUST. 



For the kinds of plants that require potting, we refer to 

 the Green-house for this month. All that are therein specified 

 are peculiarly adapted for rooms, and we would call attention 

 to the genus Cyclamen, which has not been generally intro- 

 duced into the collections of our ladies; as, from the character 

 and beauty of the flowers, they are very attracting and highly 

 deserving of culture. Attend to the Geraniums as there 

 directed, and be particular in having them cut down and 

 repotted, as there fully described. The Oranges, Lemons, 

 Oleanders, and Myrtles that are kept in cellars or rooms, 

 should have the same attention in this month as directed in 

 the green-house, which to repeat here would be occupying 

 space unnecessarily. 



Reseda odorata, or Mignonette, is one of the most fragrant 

 annuals. To have it in perfection during winter, the seed 

 should be sown about the end of this month, or the beginning 

 of next, into pots of fine light earth, and sprinkled with water 

 frequently. When it comes up, the plants must be thinned 

 f^t or transplanted : the former method is preferable. Keep 

 mem from frost during winter, and always near the light. 



This will equally apply to the green-house. 



Cape bulbs, such as Sparaxis, Ixia, Oxalis, and J/ache* 

 nalia, should now be planted. For method and sorts, see 

 Green-house in August and September. 



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