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state, will require a larger portion at one time than 

 those of a hard texture, which may only want it every 

 two or three days. The weather and situation 

 in some instances may require a modification of 

 these directions. Plants in general will not suffer 

 so soon from being a little dry as from being over- 

 watered. The health and beauty of the foliage of the 

 plants may be much improved by syringing them freely 

 three evenings in the week, except in moist weather, 

 when it ought not to be done. The ravages of many 

 insects also will be retarded, especially mildew and 

 red spider, which will be entirely destroyed. If the 

 red* spider is on any of the plants, particularly take 

 them aside evening and morning, arid give them a good 

 dashing with water through the syringe. Where there 

 is mildew, after syringing the plant, dust it on the af- 

 fected parts with flowers of sulphur, and set them for a 

 few days where they will be sheltered from the wind, 

 after which wash off the sulphur. If the cure is not 

 complete, renew the dose. Always sweep out and dry 

 up the water in the house when any is spilt. The suc- 

 culent plants will be in want of a little water about 

 once a week, but do not over water them, as there is 

 not heat enough to absorb much moisture. If the soil is 

 damp, it is quite sufficient. 



ORANGES, LEMONS, &c. 



Will in many instances about the end of this month 

 be showing flowers or flower buds. They must under 

 these circumstances have plenty of air to prevent them 



