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The large trees may be fancifully set either in a 

 spot for the purpose, or through the garden. Put 

 bricks or pieces of wood under the tubs to prevent 

 them from rotting, and strew a little litter of any de- 

 scription over the surface of the soil to prevent eva- 

 poration, or about one inch of well decayed manure, 

 which will from the waterings help to enrich the soil. 

 A liberal supply of water twice or three times a week 

 is sufficient. A large tree will take at one time from 

 two to four gallons. We make this observation, for 

 many trees evidently have too limited a supply. Con- 

 tinue to syringe the plants through the dry season every 

 evening, or at least three times per week. All the tall 

 plants must be tied to some firm support, because the 

 squalls of wind frequently overturn them, and do much 

 harm by breaking, &c. Keep those that are in flower 

 as much in the shade as will preserve them from the 

 direct influence of the sun. 



REPOTTING PLANTS. 



After the following mentioned plants, or any assimi- 

 lated to them, are brought out of the house, and before 

 they are put in their respective stations, repot them 

 where they are required to grow well. Aloes. These 

 plants so varied in character, have been divided into 

 several genera. These are Gasteria, Pachidendron, 



pletely mortified, while the top and roots were apparently fresh. This led us to 

 conclude that the cause was the effect of sun and water on the stem. We have 

 since kept the earth in a conical form round the stem, thereby throwing the water 

 to the sides of the pot, and kept them in the shade. Previous to doing this, we 

 had quantities died every year, and now no plants thus treated die with us. 



