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and those that were omitted in repotting before they 

 commenced growing, may be done in the early part of 

 this month ; but it is not adviseable, except the roots 

 are matted round the ball of earth, which should be 

 turned out entire. Examine all the pots, stir up the 

 surface of the earth, and take it out to the roots, sup- 

 plying its place with fresh soil. Destroy any worms 

 that may be in the pots, as they are very destructive to 

 the fibres. Look over the foliage and with a sponge and 

 water clear it of all dust, &c. Frequently the buds are 

 too crowded. on these plants, especially the Double white 

 and Variegated. In such case pick off the weakest, and 

 where there are two together, be careful in cutting, so 

 that the remaining bud may not be injured. 



This is the best period of the year to make selections 

 of these, as they now can be transported hundreds of 

 miles without any material injury, if they are judicious- 

 ly packed in close boxes. In making a choice of these, 

 keep in view to have distinctly marked varieties, inclu- 

 ding a few of those that are esteemed as stocks for 

 producing new kinds, which are undoubtedly indispen- 

 sable ; and will reward the cultivator in a few years 

 with new sorts. Besides, it will afford unbounded gra- 

 tification to behold any of these universally admired 

 ornaments of the Green-house improving by our as- 

 sistance and under our immediate observation. There 

 is nothing to prevent any individual from producing 

 splendid varieties in a few years. Mr. Hogg correctly 

 observes, " It is very probable in a few years we shall 

 have as great a variety of Camellias, as there are of 

 Tulips, Hyacinths, Carnations, Auriculas, &c." 



