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window be opened some inches, two or three times a 

 day, for a few minutes, thereby making the air of the 

 apartment more congenial, both for animal and vege- 

 table nature. 



WATERING, &c. 



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There are very few plants killed for want of* water, 

 during winter. All that is necessary is merely to keep 

 the soil in a moist state, that is, do not let it get so dry 

 that you can divide the particles of earth, nor so wet 

 that they could be beat to clay. The frequency of 

 watering can be best regulated by the person doing it, 

 as it depends entirely upon the size of the pot or jar in 

 proportion to the plant, whether it is too little or too 

 large, and the situation it stands in, whether moist or 

 arid. Never allow any quantity of water to stand in 

 the flats or saucers. This is too frequently practised 

 with plants in general. Such as Cdlla JEthibpica, or Afri- 

 can Lily, will do well, as water is its element, (like 

 Sogittdria in this country ;) and the Hydrangea hortensis, 

 when in a growing state, will do admirably under such 

 treatment. Many plants may do well for some 

 time, but it being so contrary to their nature, causes 

 premature decay ; a fo3tid stagnation takes place at the 

 root, the foliage becomes yellow, and the plant stunted ; 

 and in the winter season, death will ensue. 



OF CAMELLIA JAPON1CA. 



In rooms the buds of Camellias will be well swelled, 



