304 rooms general observations [November . 



GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



Any herbaceous plants in the collection ought to be set 

 aside, and the water in part withheld. When the stems and 

 foliage are decayed, the plants may be put in a cool cellar, 

 where they will not be in danger of frost, and be permitted to 

 remain there until they begin to grow ; then bring them to 

 the light, and treat as directed for these kinds of plants 

 Deciduous plants may be treated in a similar manner 



NOVEMBER. 



GENERAL OBSERVATIONS. 



The remarks and instructions that are given last month for 

 these apar'-intnts will equally answer here. Where the Dutco 

 bulbs were omitted to be placed in glasses, they ought not to 

 be longer delayed. 



Oxalis. The autumn-flowering species will now be m 

 bloom, and must be kept in the sun to make them expanu 

 freely. The neglect of this is the principal reason that these 

 do not flower perfectly in rooms. 



Camellias. These plants, where there is a collection, 

 flower from this period till April ; and the general desire to 

 be fully a :4juiinted with the method of their culture has in- 

 duced us to be liberal in our observations on every point and 

 period through the various stages of their growth and flower- 

 ing. We will here only remind the inquirer that a pure air 

 and plenty of water, giving the plants frequent sprinklings, 

 are the present necessities, which only are conducive to their 

 perfection. 



Attend to the turning of Geraniums and other rapidly 

 growing plants, that all sides of them may have an equal 

 share of light, 



