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The plants of the Hot-house that were repotted in 

 May and June, according to the directions therein given, 

 will at present be in an excellent state of health, provided 

 they have got at all times the requisite supplies of wa- 

 tering. And as we already have been very explicit on 

 that subject, more remarks now would be merely repe- 

 tition. 



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REPOTTING. 



If any of the repottings were neglected, during May 

 or June, let it be done about the first of this month. 

 Let young plants that are growing freely, where the 

 roots have filled the pots, and the plants required to 

 grow, have pots one size larger. In turning out the 

 ball of earth, keep it entire, not disturbing any of the 

 roots. 



OF PAINTING, REPAIRING, AND CLEANSING THE HOUSE. 



The necessary repairs of the Hot-house are too often 

 put off to the last day or week ; and then with hurry 

 are superficially attended to. Previous to the first of 

 September, have all the wood-work painted ; which 

 ought to have one coat every year, and the glass all 



