30 ROOMS OF INSECTS, &c. [JANUARY. 



and on the Double White and Double Variegated sorts, 

 perhaps they will be full blown. While in that state 

 the temperature should not be below 34 ; if lower they 

 will not expand so well, and the expanded petals will 

 soon become yellow and decay. If they are where 

 there is fire heat, they must have plenty of air admitted 

 to them every favourable opportunity, or the conse- 

 quence* will be, that all the buds will turn dark brown, 

 and fall off. It is generally the case, in the treatment 

 of these beautiful plants in rooms, that through too 

 much intended care they are entirely destroyed. In the 

 city, they do not agree with confined air, and they 

 cannot get too much of pure air, if they are kept from 

 frost or cutting winds. To sponge frequently will 

 greatly promote the health of the plants, and add to 

 the beauty of their foliage, as it prevents the attacks of 

 mildew. In this season they do not require much 

 water at root, which may be observed in the slight ab- 

 sorption by the soil. See this subject under the head 

 of Watering. 



When the flowers are expanded, and droop, tie them 

 up neatly, so that the flower may be shown to every 

 advantage. 



OF INSECTS, &c. 



Insects of various kinds will be appearing on your 

 plants. For method of destruction see Hot-house, 

 January. It will not be agreeable to fumigate the 

 room or rooms, or even to have the smell of tobacco 

 near the house from this cause. 



