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those of a straggling growth tied neatly to rods. 

 Wherever insects of any description appear, wash them 

 off directly. Give regular syringings or sprinklings 

 from the rose of a watering pot. Be particularly at- 

 tentive in this respect to the Camellias, which will keep 

 the foliage in a healthy state, and prevent the effects 

 of mildew. 



If the foliage of Lilium longiflorum, orjaponicum^ has 

 died down, do not water them while dormant, as they 

 are easily injured by such treatment. 



