SECT. XIX. LISTS OF TREES, &C. 38 1 



or drift sand ; and a quantity, equal to the 

 of rotted cow dung, or in lieu of this rather less of 

 hwse dang. This mixture should be well incorpo- 

 rated, at least a year before, by turning over, about 

 once a month without fail, well chopped. 



In winter some protection is necessary ; but auri- 

 culas are not very impatient of frost, which rarely 

 hurts them if dry. Don ot follow the custom of gome 

 persons, who lay the pots on their sides in winter to 

 keep them dry, and to cover with straw, Sec. For a 

 short time about Christmas it may be allowed ; but 

 soon after, as they then begin to stir in the shoot, and 

 so it gives the bud a twist, if they remain long in 

 this posture. The best way to guard from snow, 

 wet, and severe frost, is either by frames, or plung- 

 ing under a south wall. Place a bit of tile at the 

 bottom to keep out worms ; and if the soil is moist, 

 lay some drift sand, or fine ashes round their sides, 

 and over the tops. 



Dress the pots towards the end of January, for 

 then the plants begin to push for flower, and must be 

 attended to, and assisted. Strip off dead leaves. 

 Take as much of the top mould off as can be, with- 

 out disturbing, or bruising the roots ; and fill up with 

 the compost, a little pressed down. If the pots are 

 dry from the shelter afforded them, give a little soft 

 water in mild weather, about ten in the morning, and 

 fail not to water duly, as the plants push forward. 



Auriculas in blow should be protected from rain, 

 wind, and sun, and their stems supported by little 

 neat slender forked sticks, or strait ones, and tied 

 with thread ; and when out off blow, should be set 

 out of the sun, but not under trees. 



Shift or transplant auriculas every second year, 

 and that as soon as the blow is over ; those, however, 

 hat produce many offsets, or are luxuriant growers, 



